Instant access – your course opens the moment you enrol
92% First-Time Pass Rate
Functional Skills Level 2 English
Your college course takes 9 months. This one takes 5 days.
The same Ofqual-regulated Highfield qualification – taught online, self-paced, for £19.99. Watch the video to find out why colleges are wasting your time.
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92%
First-time pass rate
5 days
To exam-ready
200+
Learners helped
£19.99
One-time, no extras
The honest comparison
Why are colleges still making this take a year?
A Functional Skills Level 2 English qualification from Highfield Qualifications is the same qualification whether you complete it in 5 days or 9 months. The difference is what colleges need it to take – and what you actually need it to take.
College course
✗ 6 to 9 months to complete
✗ Fixed class times, fixed days
✗ Hundreds of pounds in fees
✗ Paced for the slowest learner
✗ Months before you can sit the exam
✗ Same Highfield qualification at the end
Functify Learning
✓ Exam-ready in 5 days
✓ Study any time, any device
✓ £19.99, one-time payment
✓ Your pace, focused on the exam
✓ Book your exam when you are ready
✓ Same Highfield qualification at the end
Course content
Everything you need to pass. Nothing you don’t.
28 lessons across 7 focused modules. Each one covers exactly what the Highfield Functional Skills Level 2 English exam tests.
Module 1
Reading
Main points, implicit meaning, purpose, audience, fact vs opinion, language for effect.
Module 2
Writing
Letters, reports, emails and articles. Format, register, planning and structuring your answer.
Module 3
Speaking and Listening
How the SLC component works and what you need to demonstrate to pass it.
Module 4
Spelling and Punctuation
The most commonly tested rules – apostrophes, commas, sentence structure and the words that trip people up.
Module 5
Practice Materials
Past paper style questions, worked examples, and a full practice exam.
Bonus
Exam Strategy
Step-by-step mark-scoring method for every question type in the Highfield exam.
Results that speak for themselves
A pass rate that colleges do not get close to
92%
of Functify Learning students pass their Highfield Functional Skills Level 2 English exam first time.
National average: approximately 75% (FE Week, 2025)
Note on the exam: The Highfield Qualifications exam is not included in the course price. Once you complete the course, you book and sit your Highfield Functional Skills Level 2 English exam separately through Functify Learning as your Highfield Approved Centre. Full exam booking guidance is included in the course.
Your questions answered
Everything you need to know before you enrol
Is the exam included in the course price?
No – the £19.99 covers the full course and all learning materials. The Highfield Qualifications exam is booked and paid for separately once you complete the course. Functify Learning is a Highfield Qualifications Approved Centre, which means you book your exam directly through us. Full guidance on how to book, what the exam involves, and what it costs is included in the course.
Is this the same qualification I would get at college?
Yes. The qualification is a Highfield Qualifications Functional Skills Level 2 English certificate – an Ofqual-regulated Level 2 qualification equivalent to a GCSE grade 4 or above. It is accepted by employers, universities, apprenticeship providers, and NHS Trusts. The certificate is issued by Highfield Qualifications regardless of which approved centre you study with.
When can I access the course after I pay?
Immediately. The moment your payment is confirmed you receive an email with your login details and the course opens. There is no waiting period, no manual enrolment, and no cohort start date. You can begin Module 1 within minutes of paying.
How does the Highfield exam work and can I sit it from home?
The Highfield exam has three components: Reading, Writing, and Speaking Listening and Communication. Reading and Writing are taken online under remote invigilation – meaning you sit them at home on your own device. You do not need to travel to an exam centre. Functify Learning guides you through booking as your Highfield Approved Centre.
Do I really only need 5 days to be exam-ready?
The course is designed to get you exam-ready in 5 focused days of study. Most learners complete all the lesson content in around 5 to 7 hours total. You have lifetime access, so you can take longer if you need to. The 92% first-time pass rate tells you the preparation works.
Who is the course tutor?
Joycellyn Akuffo, founder of Functify Learning. Joycellyn is a qualified teacher with a Diploma in Teaching and an MA in Education who has been delivering Functional Skills Level 2 English since 2013. She currently lectures GCSE and Functional Skills English at London South East Colleges.
I need Level 2 Maths as well – is that available?
Yes. The Functional Skills Level 2 Maths 5-Day Course is available separately, or you can take the English and Maths bundle together for £35. Both are available at courses.functifylearning.co.uk.
Stop waiting. Start today.
Your college course would still be months away. This starts the moment you pay. Same Highfield qualification. A fraction of the time. £19.99.
