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The UK's #1 Functional Skills service

Need maths or English
to unlock your career?

Not sure whether you need a GCSE, Functional Skills, or a GCSE Equivalency? The answer depends on your career — and our specialists will tell you exactly what you need in one free call.

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Understanding your options

Three routes. One right answer — for you.

The qualification you need depends entirely on your career goal and where you're applying. Here's a plain-English breakdown.

TRADITIONAL ROUTE
GCSE
The traditional school qualification

Some universities and competitive degrees specify a GCSE rather than an equivalent.

Best for
Specific competitive degrees (medicine, dentistry), institutions explicitly requiring GCSE.
  • Universally recognised
  • Required by some competitive courses
  • Graded 1–9 (grade 4+ = pass)
  • Exam sittings throughout the year
ALTERNATIVE ROUTE
GCSE Equivalency
Often required for teacher training (PGCE/QTS)

Faster than re-sitting a full GCSE — and accepted by most teacher training providers.

Best for
PGCE/QTS teacher training and specific nursing degree entry requirements.
  • Accepted by many teacher training providers
  • Some nursing programmes require this route
  • Faster than re-sitting a full GCSE
  • We check acceptance before you enrol
Not sure which is right for you?
One free call and our specialists will tell you exactly what you need.
Simple process

From "which qualification?" to certified — fast.

Our advisors speak to hundreds of learners every week across every career path. One quick call and we'll tell you exactly what you need — completely free.

STEP 01
Tell us your goal

Call us or fill in the form. Tell us your career path and any requirements you've been given.

STEP 02
Get expert advice

A specialist confirms which qualification your employer, training provider or university will accept.

STEP 03
Study & prepare

Access our online course and free revision materials. 93% pass when they complete the course.

STEP 04
Pass & progress

Sit your online exam, get results in days, and take the next step in your career.

Career paths we support

Whatever your goal — we know what you need.

We've helped thousands of people across every profession. Here are just some of the careers we support.

Nurse / Midwife
Maths & English needed for nursing degree entry
Functional Skills or GCSE Equiv.
Teacher / TA
GCSE equivalent typically needed for QTS / PGCE
GCSE Equivalency
Paramedic
Level 2 qualifications required for degree entry
Functional Skills L2
Police / Firefighter
Functional Skills widely accepted by UK forces
Functional Skills L2
University entry
Most universities accept Functional Skills L2
Depends on uni & course
Apprenticeship
Level 2 maths & English required for most frameworks
Functional Skills L2
Social worker
Degree entry requires a recognised qualification
Functional Skills L2
Dental nurse
Maths & English required for dental nursing
Functional Skills L2
Armed forces
Army, Navy and RAF accept Functional Skills
Functional Skills L2

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Real learner stories

People just like you — goals achieved.

★★★★★ 4.7 average · 1,252 verified reviews
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"I had no idea whether I needed a GCSE or Functional Skills for my nursing degree. The team called me back within the hour and explained everything clearly. I passed my Level 2 maths first time and started my course in September."

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"My university said they'd accept Functional Skills Level 2. Pass confirmed this before I enrolled — that reassurance was everything. Got my results in 3 days and my place is confirmed."

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"One phone call to Pass and they sorted everything — told me exactly what my PGCE course needed and walked me through the whole process. Passed my English exam within 2 weeks."

Why Pass Functional Skills

You're in safe hands.

The UK's #1 Functional Skills service — built for adult learners who need a clear answer and a fast result.

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Ofqual regulated
Every qualification is regulated by Ofqual — universally accepted by employers, universities, and training providers across the UK.
Specialist support team
Our advisors speak to learners across every career sector daily. We know exactly which qualification each provider will accept.
Fully online & flexible
Study around your life. Access your course on any device, sit your exam from home, and receive your certificate digitally.
Fastest turnaround
Results in as little as 2 working days. We offer the fastest exam booking of any major provider — next working day available.
93% pass rate
Students who complete the Pass Functional Skills course pass at 93% — far above the 36% national average.
No hidden fees
The price you see is the price you pay. Lowest cost exams available with flexible payment options including Klarna and Clearpay.
Free, no-obligation guidance

Let's find your right qualification — together.

One quick conversation with our specialist team is all it takes. Tell us your career goal and the institution you're applying to, and we'll confirm exactly which qualification you need — and how to get it fast.

  • No obligation — just expert advice tailored to you
  • We'll check your specific university or employer requirements
  • We won't push you to buy — just point you the right way
Prefer to speak straight away?
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Mon–Fri 08:45–20:00 · Sat 09:30–16:00
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