Free course · no card needed
Free maths course for adults, online
Brush up your maths at your own pace with free Level 1 practice units, then move on to Functional Skills Maths when you are ready. Start with a free level check so you know where to begin.
- Free: no card, no trial, no catch
- Four short units on the maths you use every day
- Ready for Functional Skills Maths Level 1 or Level 2 when you are
Quick level check8 questions · about 3 minutes
Try 8 questions, no sign-up
Pick a subject. You see a quick Level 1 or Level 2 guide straight away.
Want the full scored check now?
Quick answer
Is there a free maths course for adults online?
Yes. Lift College's free maths course for adults covers four areas at Level 1: number, fractions and percentages, measures and shape, and handling data. It is practice, not a qualification. When you want a certificate, Functional Skills Maths Level 1 or Level 2 is the next step, and Level 2 is the same level as GCSE grade 4.
What you'll learn
Four free units at Level 1
Open each unit to see what it covers. Your free account opens the English and maths level check straight away. The free units are added to the same account as they are released, at no cost.
Number and calculationsShort lessons with practice questionsFree
- Whole numbers and place value
- Adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing
- Estimating and checking answers
- Negative numbers in context
Fractions, decimals and percentagesShort lessons with practice questionsFree
- Moving between fractions, decimals and percentages
- Everyday percentages such as discounts
- Simple ratio and proportion
Measures, shape and spaceShort lessons with practice questionsFree
- Money, time and timetables
- Length, weight and capacity
- Perimeter and area
- Reading scales
Handling dataShort lessons with practice questionsFree
- Reading tables, charts and graphs
- Finding the mean and range
- Simple probability
How it works
Three steps
- 1
Check your level
8 quick questions, no sign-up. See if you're nearer Level 1 or Level 2.
- 2
Create a free account
Name, email and a password. No card needed.
- 3
Go for the qualification
When you're ready, move on to Functional Skills Maths Level 1 or Level 2 with a tutor and an on-screen exam.
Free course or qualification?
What the free course gives you, and what it doesn't
| Feature | Free maths course | Functional Skills Maths Level 1 or 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | Free, no card | Monthly study plan, see the course page |
| Level | Level 1 practice | Level 1 or Level 2 qualification |
| Certificate | No | Yes, a regulated qualification |
| Tutor | No | Named UK tutor |
| Exam | None | On-screen exam you can sit from home |
| Counts like GCSE grade 4 | No | Level 2: yes, for most employers and courses |
When you're ready
Turn your practice into a qualification
Functional Skills Maths Level 1
Builds on the free course. The same level as GCSE grades 3 to 1.
See the course and price →Functional Skills Maths Level 2
The one most employers and courses ask for. The same level as GCSE grade 4.
See the course and price →Level 1 and Level 2 together: 15% off both. Free practice units, not a qualification.
FAQs
Frequently asked questions
Is the maths course really free?
Yes. The practice units are free with a Lift College account. There is no card, no trial period and nothing to cancel. Your free account opens the English and maths level check straight away. The free units are added to the same account as they are released, at no cost.
Do I get a qualification from the free maths course?
No. It is practice to build your skills and confidence. For a certificate, take Functional Skills Maths Level 1 or Level 2, which are regulated qualifications with an on-screen exam you can sit from home.
What level is the free maths course?
Level 1, the same level as GCSE grades 3 to 1. Take the free level check first. If it shows you are already at Level 2, you can go straight to Functional Skills Maths Level 2.
Can adults get Functional Skills Maths funded for free?
In England, adults aged 19 or over who do not have a grade 4 (C) in GCSE maths can usually study it with full funding at a funded provider. Our free English and maths checker page explains the 2026 to 27 rules.
Also free: the free english course and the free English and maths level check.