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English and maths courses


Our maths and English courses are a great way to build confidence, improve skills and get a nationally recognised qualification if you wish. You can choose from classroom based learning, distance learning, or blended learning which is a mixture of both.

Whatever your level, our experienced tutors will help you choose the best course to help you achieve your goals. You will work at your own pace, focusing on the skills you feel are most important to help you meet your personal and professional needs. 

Use Enquire about DurhamLearn courses to ask for further information on any of our courses, or alternatively you can contact us by phone or email.

Learning styles

Distance learning will give you access to weekly online tutorial sessions with your tutor and an online learning programme that is tailored to meet your learning needs. You will need access to a computer/laptop and the internet to complete these. Exams will be carried out face to face following government advice and safety measures.

Classroom learning will see you join fellow learners in a classroom environment for face-to-face sessions with your tutor and the change to socialise and make new friends while learning.

Blended learning is a mixture of face-to-face classes and online learning. You will attend sessions in-person with your tutor every week as well as completing a minimum of two hours of your online programme each week in your own time.

Maths

DurhamLearn maths monsters transcript (PDF, 91 KB)

Learn and practise skills like calculating, measuring, and working with fractions, decimals and percentages confidently. Learn how to apply your skills to maths in everyday situations. Whether you want to simply boost your confidence, do a short coursework-based qualification, work towards a Functional Skills exam, or do all three - we have the course for you.

Please note we can enrol you on a course after the start date has passed.

Learning styleVenueDayTimeStart dateNo. of Weeks
ClassroomSjovoll Centre, Durham, DH1 5BLMonday9.30am to 3.00pm6 January 2025Up to 25 weeks
OnlineOnlineMonday6.00pm to 8.00pm6 January 2025Up to 25 weeks
OnlineOnlineTuesday6.00pm to 8.00pm7 January 2025Up to 25 weeks
ClassroomThe Louisa Centre, Stanley, DH9 0TETuesday9.30am to 3.00pm7 January 2025Up to 25 weeks
Blended*Sjovoll Centre, Durham, DH1 5BLWednesday6.00pm to 8.00pm8 January 2025Up to 25 weeks
ClassroomNewton Aycliffe Youth and Community Centre, DL5 4HTWednesday9.30am to 3.00pm8 January 2025Up to 25 weeks
ClassroomSeaham Learning Suite, Customer Access Point, SR7 7JEThursday9.30am to 3.00pm9 January 2025Up to 25 weeks

*  Fortnightly classroom sessions plus distance learning self study.

Use Enquire about DurhamLearn courses to ask for further information on any of our courses, or alternatively you can contact us by phone or email.

Multiply

If you are aged 19 or over, our Multiply programme can help to boost your confidence in maths through a wide range of short and fun activities. See our Learn number skills with "Multiply" page for more information.

English

Improve your reading skills, practise basic spelling, punctuation and grammar, boost your spoken communication and learn how to write effectively for different purposes.

Please note we can enrol you on a course after the start date has passed

Learning styleVenueDayTimeStart dateNo. of Weeks
OnlineOnlineTuesday6.00pm to 8.00pm7 January 2025Up to 25 weeks
ClassroomNewton Aycliffe Youth and Community Centre, DL5 4HTTuesday9.30am to 3.00pm7 January 2025Up to 25 weeks
ClassroomThe Louisa Centre, Stanley, DH9 0TEWednesday9.30am to 3.00pm8 January 2025Up to 25 weeks
ClassroomSeaham Learning Suite, Customer Access Point, SR7 7JEWednesday9.30am to 3.00pm8 January 2025Up to 25 weeks
Blended*Sjovoll Centre, Durham, DH1 5BLWednesday6.00pm to 8.00pm8 January 2025Up to 25 weeks
ClassroomDurham Methodists Church, North Road, DH1 4SGThursday9.30am to 3.00pm9 January 2025Up to 25 weeks

*  Fortnightly classroom sessions plus distance learning self study.

Use Enquire about DurhamLearn courses to ask for further information on any of our courses, or alternatively you can contact us by phone or email.



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