Edexcel Functional Skills results explained for students

Find out more about your Functional Skills results, and read the answers to some frequently asked questions.

Important dates

Results released	Certificates sent to schools and colleges:
Within 28 days of your onscreen test Within 28 days of receipt of your completed paper based on demand test	Within 2 weeks of your results day

Results released

Certificates sent to schools and colleges:

Within 28 days of your onscreen test

Within 28 days of receipt of your completed paper based on demand test

Within 2 weeks of your results day

How are Edexcel Functional Skills marked?

Edexcel Functional Skills qualifications are available at Entry level 1-3, Level 1 and Level 2 in English, Mathematics and ICT. Our Edexcel Entry level Functional Skills qualifications are assessed on demand by your teacher and results are externally verified by us. We assess our Edexcel Level 1 and 2 Functional Skills qualifications using computer-based tests or paper-based exams.

Edexcel Level 1 and 2 Functional Skills English

Our Edexcel Level 1 and Level 2 Functional Skills English qualifications are broken down into 3 units which can be completed at different times throughout your course. You'll receive a Pass (P) or Unclassified (U) for each unit and then, when you've passed all three units, you'll receive a certificate.

Each unit tests a different skill and is assessed in a different way:

Unit	Assessment
Unit 1: Speaking, Listening and Communication	Assessed by your teacher
Unit 2: Reading	Assessed by either a paper-based exam or onscreen, on-demand test
Unit 3: Writing	Assessed by either a paper-based exam or onscreen, on-demand test

To achieve an overall Pass for our Edexcel Functional Skills English qualifications you need to obtain a Pass in each of the three units at or above the level you are studying. If you don't achieve a Pass in a unit the first time around, you can resit that component, carrying forward any passing grades in other units.

Edexcel Level 1 and 2 Functional Skills ICT

Our Edexcel Level 1 and Level 2 Functional Skills ICT qualifications are assessed by a single paper-based test at each level, which is completed at a computer. You'll be issued a Pass (P) or Unclassified (U) based on your performance in the test. If you don't meet the criteria to obtain a Pass the first time around, you can resit the test.

Edexcel Level 1 and 2 Functional Skills Mathematics

Our Edexcel Level 1 and Level 2 Functional Skills Mathematics qualifications are assessed by a single paper-based or onscreen, on-demand exam at each level. You'll be issued a Pass (P) or Unclassified (U) based on your performance in the exam. If you don't meet the criteria to obtain a Pass the first time around, you can resit the exam.