GCSE English

English
GCSE

Who is the course for?
Students with a genuine desire to improve their skills in both spoken and written English.

What is the course about?
This course is for students who wish to resit their GCSE to improve their grade from a D to a C. You will work on coursework assignments and explore fiction and non fiction texts. You will also look at how language is used; develop your speaking and listening skills and improve your spelling, punctuation and grammar.

Will I need anything else?

How long & often do I attend?
You will usually attend three lessons per week and will have to meet the college attendance targets in order to progress.

How will I be assessed?
You will be required to submit coursework which is worth 40% of your overall grade. You will also be required to sit an examination which is worth 60% of your overall grade.

What opportunities will this lead to?
You could progress to a level 3 course such as an A Level programme or a BTEC National Diploma. GCSE English is necessary for many jobs, including teaching.