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At Exam Centre, we offer the City & Guilds Functional Skills Maths Level 2 exam online—an Ofqual-approved qualification equivalent to a GCSE Maths grade A*-C. This certification is widely recognised by universities, employers, and institutions across the UK, enhancing your educational and professional prospects.
The Online Functional Skills Maths Level 2 exam is designed to assess practical mathematical skills applicable in real-life situations. The exam comprises two sections:
Non-Calculator Section: 25 minutes, accounting for 25% of the total marks.
Calculator Section: 1 hour and 20 minutes, accounting for 75% of the total marks.
The total duration of the exam is 1 hour and 45 minutes.
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.
You will be awarded either a ‘PASS’ or ‘FAIL’ for the overall exam (i.e. Section 1 and Section 2 combined).
“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.”
For more information, please check City & Guilds – Indicative Pass Mark Guide
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.
Only permitted material for both Sections is a Pen. Calculators are only allowed in the ‘Calculator Section’
Prohibited (NOT allowed)
Identification: A valid photo ID (e.g., passport, driving licence) is required for verification.
Environment: Choose a quiet, well-lit room free from distractions.
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 Maths 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.
Yes! The Functional Skills Maths Level 2 exam is an Ofqual-regulated qualification and is accepted by:
Functional Skills Maths Level 2 is equivalent to GCSE A-C or Level 4+
Functional Skills Maths Level 1 is equivalent to GCSE D-E.
Once you book your City & Guilds Functional Skills Maths online exam, you will:
✔ Receive a pending confirmation email.
✔ Be reviewed within 2 working days for approval.
✔ Get your exam instructions and login details.
No, online exams run Monday to Friday at 8:00 AM, 11:30 AM, and 4:00 PM.
Yes! The City & Guilds Functional Skills Maths Level 2 exam is available to take from anywhere in the UK as long as you meet the technical requirements outlined in the Candidate Guide.
No, Macs, tablets, and work-issued computers are not compatible due to security restrictions. You must use a Windows-based laptop or PC.
Functional Skills English and Functional Skills Maths certificates are for individuals who are looking to obtain the essential skills, knowledge and understanding to enable them to confidently and effectively carry out tasks at work and in their everyday life. Generally, Functional Skills qualifications offer a softer and more flexible approach to obtaining a nationally recognised qualification suitable for further education, college, university or employment instead of taking GCSE qualifications.
We currently have one branch and our address is
Exam Centre
362 Essex Road
Islington
London N1 3PD
We provide 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.
or
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.
The Functional Skills Maths Level 2 qualification is designed for:
✔ Students applying for university courses requiring GCSE Maths equivalency.
✔ Apprentices seeking Level 2 Maths for apprenticeship requirements.
✔ Job seekers needing a City & Guilds Maths exam qualification for work.
✔ Individuals looking to improve numeracy skills for career progression.
📌 Book your Functional Skills Maths Level 2 Online Exam today
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