Didn’t Get the GCSE Result You Needed?
If your GCSE results haven’t gone the way you hoped, there are still several routes forward.
Esgate Education can help you explore the most suitable next step, whether that means a GCSE resit, an International GCSE (iGCSE), Functional Skills Level 2 Maths or English, or an alternative qualification such as selected NCFE courses that are assessed through coursework rather than a final exam.
We can also provide individual tutoring and exam preparation to help you work towards the qualification you need.
The right option will depend on your previous result, the qualification you need, your timescale and what you want to do next.
Not Sure What to Do Next?
Get in touch and tell us the subject, grade achieved and what qualification you need. We can talk you through the available options and provide details of examination availability and costs.
Enquire About Your Options
Functional Skills Level 2 Maths & English can be the quickest route
A recognised alternative route to gaining your Maths or English Level 2 qualification
GCSE isn’t the only route to gaining a recognised Level 2 qualification in Maths or English.
Functional Skills Level 2 can be a suitable option if you didn’t achieve the GCSE grade you needed, haven’t taken GCSEs, have been educated outside mainstream school, or simply need a recognised Maths or English qualification for your next step.
Functional Skills Level 2 qualifications are recognised by many colleges, apprenticeship providers and employers.
If you need the qualification for a particular college course, university or employer, we recommend checking their individual entry requirements before booking.
Yes. Functional Skills Level 2 Maths and English are nationally recognised Level 2 qualifications regulated by Ofqual. They are accepted by many colleges, apprenticeship providers and employers.
Functional Skills Level 2 is a Level 2 qualification, the same qualification level as GCSE grades 4–9. It is a different qualification, however, so individual organisations may have their own entry requirements.
If you specifically need a GCSE, we can help you explore GCSE resit and iGCSE options. These examinations run during scheduled examination series and therefore do not offer the same rapid turnaround as Functional Skills. Get in touch and we can discuss the most suitable route for you.
Functional Skills
Choose Your Functional Skills Route
£199
- Structured online learning for Maths or English
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Practice questions and assessments
- Exam preparation and mock tests
- Study at your own pace
- 93% of learners who complete the course pass their exam.
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Maths or English
- Online from home
- Remote invigilation
- Fast turnaround
- Results typically 2–6 working days
More Ways to Get Started
- Full Functional Skills Level 2 preparation course
- Functional Skills Level 2 Maths or English exam
- Study online at your own pace with structured exam preparation
- Exam completed online from home
- One subsidised resit available for £75 if needed
£10
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Learner account set up for the diagnostic
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Complete an online diagnostic assessment
- Helps indicate whether you appear exam-ready
- Identifies areas that may need further preparation
- We’ll email you with the most suitable next step
GCSE Resits, iGCSE & Other Qualifications
We can help learners who need to retake a GCSE, work towards an International GCSE (iGCSE), or explore an alternative qualification route, including selected NCFE qualifications that are assessed through coursework rather than a final examination.
The most suitable option will depend on the subject, previous result, timescale and what the qualification is needed for. We can also provide tutoring and exam preparation alongside the qualification where required.
GCSE and iGCSE examination costs vary depending on the subject, awarding organisation and examination arrangements, so these are quoted individually.
Not sure which route is right for you? Get in touch and tell us what you need — we’ll be happy to talk through the available options.