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Overview
The GCSE English course runs from September to early June. We offer GCSE English at either St Albans or Welwyn Garden City. We offer classes in the morning or in the evening.They are 2.5 hours long. You can choose which campus and which time is best for you. The course covers: reading fictional and non-fictional texts, writing creatively or to present a viewpoint, exploring how writers use language techniques to interest readers, speaking and listening in a formal context and using grammar and punctuation correctly.
Course Content - What will I learn?
Reading fictional and non-fictional texts, writing creatively or to present a viewpoint, exploring how writers use language techniques to interest readers, speaking and listening in a formal context and using grammar and punctuation correctly.
Am I right for the course?
GCSE English is vital if you want to progress to level 3 courses such as A levels and Access, it will also increase your future job/career prospects.
Nearly all universities require GCSE English (grade 4) as one of their entry requirements for degree courses.
We will give you an online assessment and interview to help decide which course is right for you. You may also be asked to complete a short piece of free writing.
If you are not at GCSE level yet you can study Skills for Life programmes, which are nationally recognised qualifications and can be a stepping stone to GCSEs.
You will be expected to attend all sessions and have 95% attendance or above.
At the end of the course you will sit two externally written exams: Each examination is split equally between a Reading and Writing section. Both examinations are 1 hour and 45 minutes long and are worth 80 marks each. Both exams are paper based.
You will carry out a Speaking & Listening assessment unless you have the minimum of a pass carried over from a previous 9—1 Spoken Language Assessment.
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Fees
16-18 years old, no tuition fees apply to Full Time courses and fees subject to confirmation. Additional costs applicable to BHS courses.
For all two year courses fees shown above are per year.
Aged 19+ and planning to take a level 3 or above a different fee may apply. You may be eligible for an Advanced Learning Loan.
All HE courses (full and part time) are subject to tuition fees.
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Contact our Admissions team to find out more about student fees and how they might apply to you.
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