Free Maths Courses in London & Online
City Lit has a wide range of maths courses to support your progression at work or into higher education. Our offer includes both a year long and short termly courses that help you develop subject specific skills and work towards a qualification.
Want to improve your maths for daily life? We offer confidence-building courses—all designed to help you succeed. Build your confidence in numbers, shapes and statistics with our courses. Learn basic Maths to help you budget, manage your money, help children with their homework, and understand the world around you. From everyday maths to advanced problem-solving, our courses support your learning at every level.
- Functional Skills
- GCSE
- Getting ready for Functional skills
- Getting ready for GCSE
- Maths skills for life and work
- Maths for ESOL
- Bitesize maths
We offer support for students with Dyslexia and specific learning difference (SpLD).
Free places available on Maths courses
Free maths courses are available to you if you live in London and you want to improve your everyday use of maths.
- Maths for life and work - Pathway to Entry levelCourse start date: Mon 27 Apr 2026 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
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This course is FREE if you are employed and on a low wage or you are claiming benefits. For more information Click here
Full fee £179.00 - Getting ready for maths functional skills (level 1)Course start date: Fri 11 Sep 2026
Location on this date: Keeley Street
This course offers a supportive environment for learners to refresh and strengthen their maths skills before progressing to a formal qualification. It encourages practical thinking and builds confidence through everyday applications of maths. Learners are guided to develop problem-solving strategies and mathematical reasoning, helping them feel more prepared and capable in both learning and life.
This course is FREE if you are employed and on a low wage or you are claiming benefits. For more information Click here
Full fee £133.00 - Getting Ready for Maths Functional Skills (Entry 3)Course start date: Mon 14 Sep 2026
Location on this date: Keeley Street
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
Full fee £133.00 - Getting Ready for Maths functional skills level 2Course start date: Wed 16 Sep 2026
Location on this date: Keeley Street
This course offers a structured and supportive environment for learners to strengthen their mathematical thinking and problem-solving strategies. It encourages logical reasoning and confidence in applying maths to real-life and work-based scenarios. With a focus on readiness and progression, learners are guided to identify their strengths and areas for development before moving on to a full qualification.
This course is free for learners who have not achieved a GCSE grade C (4) and higher in Maths. For more information Click here
Full fee £174.00 - Maths functional skills (level 1)
Course start date: Fri 30 Oct 2026Location on this date: Keeley Street
This qualification is designed to help you build practical maths skills for everyday life, work, and further study. Whether you're budgeting, working out measurements, or interpreting 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:
A written maths initial assessment
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.
This course is free for learners who have not achieved a GCSE grade C (4) and higher in Maths. For more information Click here
- Maths Functional Skills Entry 3Course start date: Mon 5 Jan 2026 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
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:A written maths initial assessment
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
Full fee £279.00 - Maths functional skills level 2Course start date: Wed 11 Nov 2026
Location on this date: Keeley Street
This course is free for learners who have not achieved a GCSE grade C (4) and higher in Maths. For more information Click here
Full fee £287.00
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