GCSE English Language
GCSE English Language
Overview
About the course
This course is for Adult Learners aged 19 or over who do not have an A*- C or 9 - 4 in GCSE English. We offer a GCSE English language course designed to inspire and motivate our students, providing appropriate stretch and challenge whilst ensuring that the assessment and texts are, as far as possible, accessible to all students.This course will enable you to develop the skills they need to read, understand and analyse a wide range of different texts and write clearly.
Applications for this course are open between March and September. The application process is:
- Create an account on the website, choose the course and complete your details. Once applied you will receive an email confirming your application has been received
- You will receive an invitation within 2 weeks of application to an assessment and be asked to book a suitable date via Eventbrite (various dates and times will be available the assessments take around 60mins per subject)
- The outcome of the assessment will be discussed with you the day after the assessment and you will be able to see the course options available.
- We will then send you an email inviting you to enrol online, and you will have 2 weeks to complete this to confirm you place on the course. (failure to do this within the timeframe will result in your place being released to another student)
- Once the above is complete you will receive an email with your start date a time confirming your place on the course.
AQA 8700 English Language Course
What will I study?
On this GCSE English Language course, you will be taught to:
- Read fluently, and with good understanding, a wide range of texts from the 19th, 20th and 21st centuries, including literature and literary non-fiction as well as other writing such as reviews and journalism
- Read and evaluate texts critically and make comparisons between texts
- Summarise and synthesise information or ideas from texts
- Use knowledge gained from wide reading to inform and improve their own writing
- Write effectively and coherently using Standard English appropriately
- Use grammar correctly and punctuate and spell accurately
- Acquire and apply a wide vocabulary, alongside a knowledge and understanding of grammatical terminology, and linguistic conventions for reading, writing and spoken language
- Listen to and understand spoken language and use spoken Standard English effectively.
Costs
This course is free to all students who have not yet achieved at least a grade 4/C at GCSE level, otherwise the course costs are as follows:
Fees
| FEE | COST |
|---|---|
| Tuition | £362 |
| Exam | £43.70 |
Please note that while we make reasonable adjustments to remove any barriers to education, additional fees may be payable where this is not possible. For example, to provide additional support due to a disability. Please contact us if you believe you have any additional needs so that we can discuss your options before enrolling on a course.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this course then please contact us by phone on 01252 40 55 55 or message us.
Your course
How will I be taught?
You will draw upon a range of texts as reading stimulus and engage with creative as well as real and relevant contexts. Students will have opportunities to develop higher-order reading and critical thinking skills that encourage genuine enquiry into different topics and themes.
What modules are covered?
This course will prepare you for the following scheme of assessment:
How will I be assessed?
Assessment on this course consists of two externally-marked examinations in June. Results will be based on the new 9-1 grading system and some students will also complete a speaking and listening unit where appropriate.
Your future
What Next?
Upon completion of this course, you may progress on to a variety of other programmes within the College or elsewhere; many learners complete GCSE English Language alongside other courses of study.
Entry Requirements
What previous qualifications and experience will I need?
If you already have a Functional Skill level 1 qualification, or a grade ‘D’ or ‘3’ from a previous GCSE attempt, you will be eligible to enrol on this course. However, we know that many will not have these qualifications, but this will not prevent you from joining our GCSE Adult courses.
If you do not have the above qualification, you will sit an Initial Assessment to check if this is the right course for you.
Ask a Question
Course Enquiry
Please contact us through the form below. After submitting a form we will contact you as soon as possible. We will delete your information one month after the beginning of the next academic year.
Start Dates
| Start Date | Mode | Day(s) | Time | Duration | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/09/2023 | Part Time | THU | 18:00 - 21:00 | 30 Weeks | ||
| 11/09/2023 | Part Time | TUE | 13:00 - 16:00 | 30 Weeks | ||
| 11/09/2023 | Part Time | FRI | 09:15 - 12:15 | 30 Weeks | ||
| 11/09/2023 | Part Time | WED | 13:00 - 16:00 | 30 Weeks | ||
| 12/09/2023 | Part Time | TUE | 18:00 - 21:00 | 30 Weeks | ||
| 14/09/2023 | Part Time | THU | 18:00 - 21:00 | 30 Weeks | ||
| Start Date | 11/09/2023 |
|---|---|
| Mode | Part Time |
| Day(s) | THU |
| Time | 18:00 - 21:00 |
| Duration | 30 Weeks |
| Start Date | 11/09/2023 |
| Mode | Part Time |
| Day(s) | TUE |
| Time | 13:00 - 16:00 |
| Duration | 30 Weeks |
| Start Date | 11/09/2023 |
| Mode | Part Time |
| Day(s) | FRI |
| Time | 09:15 - 12:15 |
| Duration | 30 Weeks |
| Start Date | 11/09/2023 |
| Mode | Part Time |
| Day(s) | WED |
| Time | 13:00 - 16:00 |
| Duration | 30 Weeks |
| Start Date | 12/09/2023 |
| Mode | Part Time |
| Day(s) | TUE |
| Time | 18:00 - 21:00 |
| Duration | 30 Weeks |
| Start Date | 14/09/2023 |
| Mode | Part Time |
| Day(s) | THU |
| Time | 18:00 - 21:00 |
| Duration | 30 Weeks |
Apply
Apply
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