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English, Mathematics and Science

Medway Adult and Community Learning Service (MACLS) offer a wide range of English, Mathematics and Science courses. Use the links below to find which specific subject is most suitable for you.

English and Mathematics - Skills for Life

English and maths are skills that everybody needs. Whatever your reasons for enrolling in Skills for Life classes, MACLS offers a wide range of classes to help you.

MACLS' range of support includes:

  • reading, writing and spelling;
  • everyday maths and financial literacy;
  • filling in forms and writing letters;
  • brushing up English and maths skills before returning to work;
  • helping you to help your child(rn) with school work;
  • updating and working towards an English and/or maths qualification.

Information about the courses

MACLS classes are small and friendly with a maximum number of 12 learners. You work at your own pace, on your own agreed individual learning plan, developing the skills that are important to you. MACLS has classes every morning, afternoon and evening at the Rochester and Gillingham centres. If you wish, you can attend more than one class.

National qualifications

MACLS offers opportunities for achievement at Entry Level 3 in English and maths, and the the Adult Literacy and Numeracy tests at Levels l and 2.

How to enrol on a course

Please phone MACLS on 01634 338400 to make an appointment to meet with either ton at Rochester or Barbara at Gillingham to discuss your needs.

Skills for Life (English and maths) courses are free.

GCSE English

MACLS offers three GCSE English evening courses. GCSE English is a key qualification recognised by many employers. It is a requirement for entry for a number of careers such as teaching, nursing and for further and higher education courses. This one-year course develops learners’ skills in both written and spoken English and their reading of everyday English texts.

This one-year course aims to take learners to the AQA (new specification) GCSE English qualification, Grade C or above.

Please note this course is aimed at adult learners. If you are 16 to 18 years of age or still at school or college, you will not be able to enrol for this course. You will need to talk to other providers in the area offering this qualification. 

Initial assessment for GCSE English

This course is demanding and regular attendance is VITAL. You will need to be able to write in sentences and paragraphs and to have a command of vocabulary and punctuation to allow you to develop subjects in your writing to 500+ words. For this reason, there is a pre-course written assessment for all prospective learners.

For further information about the pre-course assessment, course content and fees, please read the appropriate course information sheet carefully. 

GCSE Mathematics

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MACLS offers GCSE mathematics courses at the Rochester Centre in the evening and daytime. Many people find this a necessary qualification for entry to their chosen occupation. It will also help to further their education and career and help them help their children through their education. On the other hand, you might take it simply to build your confidence and self-esteem.

This one-year course aims to take learners to the Edexel (linear) qualification. Most learners will take the Higher Tier exam with available grades D – A*. However, some learners may opt to take the exam at Foundation Tier, with a top grade available of C.

Please note this course is aimed at adult learners.  If you are 16-18 years of age or still at school or college, you will not be able to enrol for this course.  You will need to talk to other providers in the area offering this qualification. 

Initial assessment for GCSE mathematics

This course is demanding and assumes a good level of basic numeracy to start the course. For this reason, there is a pre-course written assessment for all prospective learners.

For further information about the pre-course assessment, course content and fees, please read the appropriate course information sheet carefully.

GCSE Science

GCSE human health and physiology is a popular choice for learners, both for general interest and because of their relevance for employment. It is particularly suited to post-school learners in an adult learning environment.

Time commitment for GCSE courses

As MACLS' GCSE courses are planned over one year, they are inevitably fairly intensive. Learners will need prior knowledge in some areas and adequate literacy and numeracy skills to enable them to complete the assigned tasks as their course proceeds. You will need to be able to make time available for reading, homework and study outside the classes themselves throughout the course.

Course Finder directory

Check the Course Finder directory for detailed information on courses.

2012 course directory

The 2012 course directory from MACLS is now available. Alternatively, it can be collected from all adult learning centres, Medway Libraries, leisure centres and various community venues.

For more information contact us by telephone: 01634 338400 or by email: enquiries@medway.gov.uk

Write to: Green Street, Gillingham, Kent ME7 5TJ

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