Free Maths Courses in London & Online

This qualification is designed to help you build practical mathematical skills for everyday life, work, and further study. Whether you're managing money, interpreting data, or solving problems at work, this course gives you the confidence and ability to apply maths effectively in real-world situations. 

Important Notice for Prospective Students 

Enrolment Process: 

Please note that enrolment on this course has a 2-stage process: 

1. A written maths initial assessment 

1. A short 10–15-minute interview with one of our assessors 

This process is important as the course is demanding and requires a high level of commitment. We want to ensure that you are well-prepared and can achieve your true potential. 

Funding Eligibility: 

Students are eligible to complete only one Level 2 qualification for free, either GCSE or Functional Skills Level 2. If you choose to complete Functional Skills Level 2 first, you cannot then proceed to complete the GCSE for free. 

This course is free for learners who have not achieved a GCSE grade C (4) and higher in Maths. For more information Click here

This qualification is designed to help you build practical maths skills for everyday life, work, and further study. Whether you're shopping, measuring ingredients, or understanding basic data, this course gives you the confidence and ability to solve real-world mathematical problems. 
 

Important Notice for Prospective Students 

Enrolment Process: 
Please note that enrolment on this course has a 2-stage process: 

1. A written maths initial assessment 

1. A short 10–15-minute interview with one of our assessors 

This process is important as the course requires regular attendance and active participation. We want to ensure that you are placed at the right level and can make good progress. 

This course is free for learners who have not achieved a GCSE grade C (4) and higher in Maths. For more information Click here

This course is FREE if you are employed and on a low wage or you are claiming benefits. For more information Click here

Do you need to improve your everyday maths so you become more confident when making calculations with money, interpreting figures, charts and graphs in newspapers or measuring rooms? Do you want to achieve a functional skills qualification but are not yet ready? This course will help you with the essential maths you need to participate fully in society, make progress at work and solve everyday problems. You will work on tasks commonly completed inside and outside the workplace, which require the use of whole numbers, decimals and fractions as well as solving problems involving time, money and measurement. You will discover the properties of 2D and 3D shapes, how to read, interpret and comment on information in tables and charts. By the end of the course, you will be much more aware of how much maths there is in everyday life and how maths can help you.
You need to do a pre-course assessment. Contact universal.skills@citylit.ac.uk / 020 8078 0489 for a face-to-face assessment.

This course is FREE if you are employed and on a low wage or you are claiming benefits. For more information Click here

Do you want to gain a Maths GCSE but are not ready yet to achieve this in a single year? Do you need to test your abilities before attempting the qualification course? Then this Preparing for Maths GCSE is the course for you. It will prepare you for the accreditation and familiarise you with its content, level and expectation. You will need to complete and pass an initial assessment before starting this course to demonstrate at least a Level 1 Functional Skills level of Maths.
You need to do a pre-course assessment. Contact universal.skills@citylit.ac.uk / 020 8078 0489 for a face-to-face assessment.

This course is FREE if you are employed and on a low wage or you are claiming benefits. For more information Click here

This course offers a practical and supportive introduction to using maths in everyday life. It’s designed to help learners build confidence through hands-on activities and collaborative learning. With a focus on real-world applications, the course encourages problem-solving and independent thinking, laying a strong foundation for future progress in maths. 

This course is FREE if you are employed and on a low wage or you are claiming benefits. For more information Click here