GCSE English

GCSE

In Southampton

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    GCSE

  • Location

    Southampton

The course is very similar in content to the English you will have studied at school. However, the pace is much faster as we complete the course in nine months.

Important information

Government funding available

Facilities

Location

Start date

Southampton (Hampshire)
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Hill Lane, SO15 5RL

Start date

On request

About this course

You will need: Most students will progress to this course after completing Level 2 functional skills in their first year at college. You should be willing to participate in group activities, to read a wide range of material and produce written work to deadlines, Because: there will be group discussions there will be written assignments on your reading.

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Course programme

GCSE English
The course is very similar in content to the English you will have studied at school. However, the pace is much faster as we complete the course in nine months.

What does the course consist of?
There will be reading, writing, speaking and listening.
Reading

This will include leaflets, advertisements and articles as well as poetry, a novel and a Shakespeare play.
You will be assessed by written examination and coursework

Writing

This will be about your responses to your reading and also your own creative writing in a range of formats - letters, articles, leaflets, stories.
You will be assessed by written examination and coursework

Speaking and listening

This includes class presentations and discussions in pairs or small groups.
You will be assessed by coursework

What else do I need to know?
  • You will need GCSE grade C or above to take a level 3 (A Level or equivalent) course at college.
  • If you wish to go on to higher education it is essential to have a C+ in English, and many employers will also require this.


GCSE English

Price on request