Get confident and Get On. Here to help you brush up your maths and English skills

Getting started – is this for me?

Test your skills

In England, millions of people struggle with their maths and English skills, so if you do have problems you are not alone.

If you’re not sure whether or not you need help, you can test your maths and English skills online.

Take the Get On test

Will I have to take a course?

Taking a course in maths or English is the best way to improve your skills. If you’ve been out of learning for a while, going back can seem scary, but it really doesn’t need to be. Learning as an adult isn’t like being at school. You’ll be with people who are trying to achieve the same thing so you’ll all be able to help each other out.

Returning to learning

How does this fit around work?

It’s never been easier to fit a course around your other commitments.

You can choose whether you want to learn in the day or evening, part-time or full-time or even online. Plus, courses are often run in libraries and community centres so you won’t necessarily need to go to a college.

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Finding and applying for a course

Where can I study?

There are thousands of maths and English courses.

To find the nearest and most convenient course for you, just click on the link below, or phone a Get On adviser on 0800 66 0800*.

Find your nearest course

How much does it cost?

If you don’t already have GCSEs or equivalent qualifications, you may be able to improve your maths and English skills for free.

Learning for free

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Talk to someone

Phone the Get On helpline

If you want to chat over the phone, just call a Get On adviser for impartial and confidential advice on 0800 66 0800* (freephone).

Advisers are on hand from 8.00 am to 10.00 pm, seven days a week.

Face to face advice from your nextstep service

If you would prefer to meet someone in person, there are local nextstep offices throughout England where you can talk to an adviser about your options.

nextstep is a free, face-to-face service for those over 20 years old, offering advice on learning and careers.

Find your nearest nextstep service

Under 20?

If you are under 20 years old, Connexions can give you guidance on courses, careers and more.

Find out more about Connexions

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