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DCG Adult English, Maths and Science

Adult English, Maths and Science Courses at DCG

Do you want to improve your skills and prospects?

Do you need an up-to-date maths or English qualification on your CV? Have you been away from education for a while and are now keen to refresh your skills? Would you like to be confident in helping your children with their homework?

Then why not consider a FREE Adult Maths and English course at Derby College?

  • Enjoy learning in a friendly and relaxed environment
  • Study the English and maths used in work, learning and everyday life
  • Benefit from the support of a qualified tutor who will help you to work at your own pace
  • Take the opportunity to gain a nationally recognised qualification up to the equivalent of a GCSE
  • Improve your future prospects: higher earnings are directly linked to good basic skills.

Classes are open to everyone – you do not need any previous qualifications or experience. All we ask is that you want to learn.

Adult Maths and English courses are held at various Derby College sites.

They are also delivered at our partner community venues. Current venues to choose from are located in Sinfin, Alvaston and Normanton. Look out for more venues soon!

For GCSE courses please go to the GCSE page https://www.derby-college.ac.uk/gcse/

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Ilkeston (5)

L0 PT

Adult Functional Skills English – Various Levels

Course Type: Adult and Community
Location: Ilkeston
Start Date: 15/09/2025

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Adult Functional Skills Maths – Various Levels

Course Type: Adult and Community
Location: Ilkeston
Start Date: 15/09/2025

L2 PT

GCSE English Language – Adults

Course Type: Adult and Community
Location: Ilkeston
Start Date: 09/09/2025

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GCSE English Literature – Adults

Course Type: Adult and Community
Location: Ilkeston
Start Date: 09/09/2025

L2 PT

GCSE Maths – Adults

Course Type: Adult and Community
Location: Ilkeston
Start Date: 08/09/2025

Joseph Wright Centre (6)

L0 PT

Adult Functional Skills English – Various Levels

Course Type: Adult and Community
Location: Joseph Wright Centre
Start Date: 15/09/2025

L0 PT

Adult Functional Skills Maths – Various Levels

Course Type: Adult and Community
Location: Joseph Wright Centre
Start Date: 15/09/2025

L2 PT

GCSE Biology for Adults – Blended Learning

Course Type: Adult and Community
Location: Joseph Wright Centre
Start Date: 10/09/2025

L2 PT

GCSE English Language – Adults

Course Type: Adult and Community
Location: Joseph Wright Centre
Start Date: 10/09/2025

L2 PT

GCSE English Literature – Adults

Course Type: Adult and Community
Location: Joseph Wright Centre
Start Date: 08/09/2025

L2 PT

GCSE Maths – Adults

Course Type: Adult and Community
Location: Joseph Wright Centre
Start Date: 08/09/2025

Other (2)

L0 PT

Adult Functional Skills Maths (Various Levels) – Sinfin

Course Type: Adult and Community
Location: Other
Start Date: 15/09/2025

L2 PT

Adult Functional Skills: Level 2 Maths (Delivered Online)

Course Type: Adult and Community
Location: Other
Start Date: 15/09/2025

St James Centre (2)

L0 PT

Employer-based Functional Skills English – outreach

Course Type: Adult and Community
Location: St James Centre
Start Date: Flexible

L0 PT

Employer-based Functional Skills Maths – outreach

Course Type: Adult and Community
Location: St James Centre
Start Date: Flexible

The Roundhouse (4)

L0 PT

Adult Functional Skills Maths – Various Levels

Course Type: Adult and Community
Location: The Roundhouse
Start Date: 15/09/2025

L2 PT

GCSE Biology

Course Type: Adult and Community
Location: The Roundhouse
Start Date: 08/09/2025

L2 PT

GCSE English Language – Adults

Course Type: Adult and Community
Location: The Roundhouse
Start Date: 09/09/2025

L2 PT

GCSE Maths – Adults

Course Type: Adult and Community
Location: The Roundhouse
Start Date: 10/09/2025

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