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At Exam Centre, we offer the City & Guilds Online Functional Skills English Level 2 exam —an Ofqual-approved qualification equivalent to a GCSE English grade A*-C. This certification is widely recognised by universities, employers, and institutions across the UK, enhancing your educational and professional prospects.
Online Exam is a remotely invigilated on-screen test, monitored live by an invigilator with the support of Artificial Intelligence (AI). The test will be recorded to maintain integrity and standardisation.
The Online Functional Skills English Level 2 exam assesses practical English skills applicable in real-life situations. The exam comprises three components:
Reading Exam: 1 hour, assessing comprehension and analysis of various texts.
Writing Exam: 1 hour and 20 minutes, evaluating your ability to communicate effectively in writing.
Speaking & Listening Exam: Conducted via Zoom, focusing on verbal communication skills.
Our tutor/assessor will contact you to agree on a date for your remote Speaking & Listening exam via zoom. Please note that we choose times suitable for majority of the candidates and we can not guarantee any special time or day requests.
Once agreed with the assessor, we will email you the ‘Discussion’ and ‘Presentation’ topics at least 7 days prior to your exam date. Please check your emails regularly to ensure you receive the email and if you haven’t received it, 7 days prior to your exam, please call us on 020 7288 9022.
IMPORTANT! If we do not have sufficient candidates for the Speaking & Listening exam, we will contact you to reschedule your exam.
You must pass all 3 exams mentioned below to achieve Functional Skills English Level 2 certificate.
It may take up to 20 working days, on exceptional circumstances may take up to 32 working days, for City & Guilds to mark the exam and inform us.
It may then take up to 2 weeks for us to receive the actual certificate if the exam result is a pass.
Learners will be awarded either a pass or fail for each of the three components.
A Learner must achieve a Pass in all three components at the same level to achieve a Pass at qualification level.
“The following figures represent an early indication of the upper end of the range of pass marks for each subject and level. These may be updated as new exam papers are added to the bank of papers.”
* Please note that for Speaking & Listening exam, centre assessor will provide the topics for Discussion and Presentation. You cannot choose your own topics.
For more information, please check City & Guilds – Indicative Pass Mark Guide
Below are the prices for each exam:
Reading Level 2 – £90
Writing Level 2 – £90
Speaking & Listening Exam – £90
If you are not successful on your test attempt, same fees and rules apply.
If you pass the exam and you want us to post the certificate to you, it will cost £10 (UK only).
Select Your Exam Date and Time: Exams are available Monday to Friday at 8:00 AM, 11:30 AM, and 4:00 PM.
Complete Your Booking: After selecting your preferred slot, proceed to payment to secure your booking.
Pending Confirmation: Upon booking, you will receive a pending confirmation email.
Approval: Within 2 working days, we will review your booking and send an approval email with further instructions.
Once we approve your online exam booking, City & Guilds will send you a welcome email within 2 working days. The welcome email includes preparatory material, instructions on how to access the test and the system requirements. Please contact us after 2 working days if you did not receive the Welcome Email.
Note: Ensure all details match your identification documents to avoid delays.
To ensure a smooth online exam experience, please review the City & Guilds Remote Invigilation Candidate Guide thoroughly. This guide provides detailed information on system requirements and setup procedures.
PERMITTED MATERIALS
Reading: Pen, paper and Dictionary or bilingual dictionary
Writing: Pen and paper
PROHIBITED MATERIALS (Not Allowed)
Reading: prepared notes, smart devices
Writing: dictionary, spell checkers, prepared notes, smart devices
Please reply to your booking email least seven working days before the scheduled exam time to rebook or cancel your exam. Refunds may take up to 20 working days to be completed.
Important: In some cases, you may still receive automated email reminders from City & Guilds after cancelling. If this happens, please disregard them.
No Refund Conditions
You will not receive a refund if:
You cancel after the seven working day deadline.
You fail to attend your online exam on time with a valid ID.
You experience technical or access issues caused by your own computer, internet connection, or environment.
You do not show up on the day of the exam.
You breach any exam rules or conditions.
Technical Issues
No refund or rescheduling is provided for problems that arise from your computer, internet connection, or any other issue on your side.
If an issue occurs during your exam, contact us immediately in writing so we can report it to the awarding body for investigation.
To avoid potential issues, please read the Candidate Guide carefully and ensure you meet all the technical requirements.
Course & Exam Bundles
If you purchased a course and exam bundle, no refunds (full or partial) will be granted under any circumstances—even if you only wish to cancel the exam at a later date.
Our Rights & Reminders
We reserve the right to cancel or reschedule any booking at any time.
A maximum of three rebooking is allowed, and all exams must be taken within six months of your original booking date.
To support your success, we offer a 2-month interactive online self-learning course aligned with the Functional Skills English Level 2 curriculum. This course includes:
Comprehensive Study Materials: Covering all essential topics and concepts.
Practice Exercises: Including mock exams and past papers to test your knowledge.
Interactive Lessons: Engaging content to enhance understanding and retention.
This course can be purchased separately or at a 50% discount when bundled with the exam.
To further assist your preparation, we recommend watching sample exam videos provided by our partner organisation. These videos offer valuable insights into the exam format and effective strategies for navigating the maths section.
The City & Guilds Functional Skills English Level 2 exam online is an Ofqual-approved qualification equivalent to *GCSE English grade A-C (4-9)**. It is accepted by universities, employers, and apprenticeship providers across the UK as a valid English qualification.
📌 Book your Online Functional Skills English Level 2 exam today
This online English Level 2 exam is perfect for:
✔ University entry where GCSE English is required.
✔ Apprenticeships that require Functional Skills English Level 2.
✔ Job seekers who need an Ofqual-approved English qualification.
✔ Individuals looking to improve communication skills for career progression.
Yes! The City & Guilds Functional Skills English Level 2 qualification is accepted by:
We currently have one branch and our address is
Exam Centre
362 Essex Road
Islington
London N1 3PD
We provide remote / online Functional Skills Maths and Functional Skills English exam. Please visit the relevant pages for more information.
Yes, you can!
We offer exam only option where you can just pay and take the Functional Skills Maths Level 2 or Functional Skills English Level 2 exams. You do not have to do the course with us.
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You can purchase the exam and add an online self-learning course with 50% discount. Course covers form Entry Level to Level 2.
Functional Skills assessments are graded as either a ‘pass’ or ‘fail’. There are no proxies and no portfolio elements for these qualifications.
Functional Skills Maths Level 2: one computer based examination
– Non-Calculator Section – 25% of total marks – 25 minutes
– Calculator Section – 75% of total marks – 1 hour 20 minutes
Functional Skills English Level 2: two computer based examination and group based Speaking & Listening assessment.
Reading– 1 hour computer-based exam
Writing– 1 hour 20 minutes computer-based exam
Speaking & Listening– around 30 minutes group-based
You can do the exams in our centre in London or remotely/online.
The length of time taken to receive your Functional Skills exam result will vary subject to time of year and the awarding organisation. As soon as we receive notification of your result we will contact you to let you know.
We generally receive the result within 5-7 working days; but officially, it may take up to 20 working days for City & Guilds to mark each Functional Skills exam and inform us. On exceptional circumstances, it may take up to 32 working days.
If you pass, we will email you e-certificate within 1-2 weeks. Once we receive the physical certificate, we will email you as well.
If you have any special need or requirement, please contact us on 020 7288 9022
Depending on the need, there may be up to 25% extra time and/or a closed session.
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