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The course is aimed at anybody who wants to gain a GCSE qualification in English Language. When employers or colleges require a pass in GCSE English they usually mean a grade 4 or above.Consequently, all students will be entered for the examinations at the end of the course. Students will work with texts across a range of forms, such as letters, articles, speeches and leaflets. Texts range across fiction and non- fiction from the 19th, 20th and 21st centuries.
A grade 3 in GCSE English is usually required but initial assessment opportunities are available for students without a grade 3 in English. This will take place at Enrolment.
Paper OneFiction Paper (50% of final mark) – final exam in the summer term.Paper TwoNon-fiction Paper (50% of final mark) – final exam in the summer term.Speaking and Listening Assessment – in class assessment taken during the course.
The qualification has two exams which will be in June each year. In addition, there is a “spoken language” component which is assessed separately and given the markers: Pass, Merit, Distinction. Although this part of the qualification does not count towards your GCSE it does appear on the final certificate and the preparation for it will be a useful life skill. There will be timed assessments and mock examinations throughout the year, mostly carried out in class time. Homework will consist largely of reading a range of texts, both literary and non-literary.
Printing costs £5 per year.
A grade 4 in GCSE English is invaluable to many employers. Students may also wish to continue on to another college course that may require a pass at GCSE English.
