English
What is the Course About?
Please note intake for our 25/26 course is now closed. You are welcome to enrol for a placement assessment for our 26/27 course
We offer a range of English courses for people who would like an up-to-date, recognised qualification in this subject or the opportunity to improve general understanding and skills.
Examples of the courses we offer include:
GCSE English
This course starts in September and runs to early May and will be offered on a part-time basis of three hours per week - either Tuesday or Wednesday evening between 6pm - 9pm or Friday 10:00 am-1:00pm. Please note places are limited.
The course enables learners to:
Develop the ability to communicate clearly, accurately and effectively when speaking and writing
Use a wide range of vocabulary, and the correct grammar, spelling and punctuation
Develop a personal style and an awareness of the audience being addressed.
Specification - Cambridge IGCSE English - First Language (0500)
Level 2 Functional Skills English
This course runs from October to late May and will be offered on a part-time basis of two hours per week - either Wednesday evening between 6pm - 8pm or Thursday 2pm-4pm. Please note places are limited.
The course has three components:
Reading
Writing
Speaking, Listening and Communicating
A ‘Pass’ is required in all three components in order to receive a qualification certificate.
Entry requirements for employment, higher-level study and training opportunities, often include GCSE English or equivalent; Functional Skills English Level 2 usually meets this requirement. It is, however, recommended that all applicants check the specific entry requirements for their intended progression.
Specification – City and Guilds Level 2 Functional Skills English 4748
Community English
We also offer basic English sessions to adults who wish to improve their skills with reading and writing.
Sessions are held at Douglas, Castletown, Peel and Ramsey. Please note that exact days, times and locations are to be confirmed.
Entry requirements
You must be 16 or over as of 1st September 2026 to enrol on this course
To apply for an English course we will need to assess your current level of knowledge to ensure that the course is appropriate for you.
The placement assessment is all part of the service to ensure that students are given the best possible opportunity to develop new skills and succeed.
In some cases we may recommend that you attend our community English sessions to upskill with a view to future progression onto one of our qualification based courses.
The English assessment is a short written task completed at UCM and takes around 45 minutes. There is no preparation required.
If English isn't your first language, please consider enrolling on the ESOL assessment instead.
https://prospect.ucm.ac.im/Page/Prospectus_CourseOverview?uio_id=12701_and select the English Placement assessment option.
Please note the placement assessment is for part time students only. If you are completing a full time course at UCM please speak to your course tutor for further information.
If you require further course information, please contact mail@ucm.ac.im