English GCSE

Qualification Name:GCSE English
Course Name:English GCSE
Course Code:LALF
Centre:Willesden, Wembley Park, Kilburn
Applies to:Adults and School Leavers and International Students
Availability:Part Time Day (Various Various)
Part Time Evenings (Various Various)

Who is this course for?
This course may be for you if you are a school leaver who wishes to improve an existing grade in English or if you are an adult who wishes to gain a recognised qualification in English. This course is not suitable for ESOL learners.

What are the entry requirements?
If you have studied English at GCSE before, you will need to produce evidence of a pass at grade D if you wish to retake the course. If you are coming to it for the first time, you will be asked to complete a short written task so that we can assess the standard of your English. All applicants are invited to an interview with one of the teaching team. A one-year course is intensive and demanding, so your written and spoken English must already be of a reasonable standard. We offer many courses in English and Communication which may be more suitable for your needs, and so we ask that before you apply for the GCSE English course, you discuss your plans with the College's Education and Guidance team.
After applying you will have an interview to determine which course is suitable for your needs and abilities.

• Minimum Literacy Level: Level 1

Reading: You can read and understand the main points and ideas in different types of writing - for example magazine articles, newspaper stories or short stories. You can understand main ideas from a report, read from a website or college text book, etc. You can use what you have read to help you write an essay or make decisions. Writing: You can present information in different ways. You can use grammar, spelling and punctuation correctly. You can present your thoughts and ideas in a clear way that people can understand.
• Minimum Numeracy Level:N/A

What qualification will I receive?
AQA GCSE English.

Where can it lead?
A pass in English at Grade C or above opens the door to studies at A Level, or to a GNVQ or BTEC programme.

What will I study?
You will study personal and creative writing, speaking and listening skills and media studies and poems, prose and drama ranging from Shakespeare literature to present literature.

How will I be taught?
You will be taught through a mixture of whole class teaching, and group and pair activity. In addition you will be expected to do at least two hours of extra study at home each week. You will be taught for three hours during one day or evening per week.

How will I be assessed?
You will be assessed through written and oral course work (40%) and two written examinations at the end of the course (60%).

What support is available while I am on the course?
You will have access to a personal tutor to help you throughout the course and the College offers a comprehensive range of student services including learning support and guidance.

What will it cost?
Full Time Overseas FeesUp to £825*
UK Home FeesUp to £0*
Age under 19 on 31st August of the year you start your course? Study forFREE.

On income-based benefit? You could study for only £30.

Cost & Availability - Please be aware that certain courses are not subject to concessions.