Do you want to improve your Maths and English?
Maybe get a qualification?

Many adults come to Barry College to improve their confidence in reading, writing or maths. Most want to get qualifications in these subjects.

At Barry College you can talk to a tutor and find the best way for you to gain qualifications in Maths or English, from Entry Level up to GCSE.

We believe that everyone can improve their Maths and English skills. It is never too late to improve!

The Courses
The qualifications you can gain in Maths and English at Barry College include:

Maths
• AQA Entry Level Adult Numeracy
• Edexcel Adult Numeracy
• Key Skills Application of Number
• GCSE Maths
• AS/A2 Maths

English
• AQA Entry Level Adult Literacy
• Edexcel Adult Literacy
• OCR Certificate in English
• Key Skills Communication
• GCSE English
• AS/A2 English

Level of Courses and Entry Requirements
These qualifications range from Entry Level courses up to Level 3 courses, such as A Levels.
If you want to study Maths or English you do not need any qualifications. You will just chat to a tutor and together decide the best course for you.

For further information on all these courses, click onto the one of the buttons above.

Spring to Study
‘Spring to Study’ is a unique and popular programme of learning. It aims to build your skills in subjects like Maths and English, as well as your confidence to tackle future study. This is often because the last time you studied was in school it can take a little while to get back into it.

The programme is run in a friendly environment, where all students are in similar situations. During these courses students boost their skills in English, Maths and IT and other subjects including Psychology, Sociology, Caring and Counselling.

This course is taught over 1 year, Tuesday – Friday during school hours, so people with children can study.