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GCSE English in Halesowen

CostFree if you're eligible
Duration36 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body

Free if you're 19 or over and don't have a GCSE grade 4 (C) or above in English, whatever you earn. If you already have one, fees apply. Contact Halesowen College for more info.

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About this course

GCSE English Language course in Halesowen. Classes run full-time during the day at Halesowen College, over 36 weeks. Fees may apply depending on your circumstances, though fee remission may be available. Contact the Admissions department to find out what you'd pay.

The course covers reading, writing, speaking, and listening. You'll analyse texts, write for different purposes and audiences, and develop your spoken communication skills. These are skills employers ask for across almost every sector.

You'll finish with a Pearson Edexcel GCSE in English Language.

Who this course is for

For information regarding the content of this course please contact the Admissions department on (0121) 602 7777, alternatively course information can be found on our website by visiting www.halesowen.ac.uk

Entry requirements

For information regarding the content of this course please contact the Admissions department on (0121) 602 7777, alternatively course information can be found on our website by visiting www.halesowen.ac.uk

What you will learn

  • You'll read and analyse a range of fiction and non-fiction texts.
  • You'll write clearly and effectively for different purposes and audiences.
  • You'll develop your spoken language and communication skills.
  • You'll learn how to structure arguments and present ideas in writing.
  • You'll practise responding to unseen texts under timed conditions.
  • You'll build skills in grammar, punctuation, and spelling.

How you will learn

You'll study in a classroom at Halesowen College, full-time during the day. The Pearson Edexcel GCSE in English Language is assessed by written exams. There is no coursework component. You'll sit two exam papers covering reading and writing skills. Your spoken language is assessed separately and does not contribute to your final grade.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Halesowen College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Customer service advisor, communicates clearly with customers in writing and by phone.
  • Administrative assistant, handles correspondence and documents for an employer.
  • Retail supervisor, writes reports and communicates with staff and suppliers.
  • Healthcare support worker, records patient information and communicates with care teams.
  • Teaching assistant, supports classroom learning and communicates with pupils and parents.

What you could study next

  • A Level English Language or English Literature, the next step if you want to study English at a higher level.
  • Level 3 Extended Diploma or BTEC, many courses require a GCSE in English as an entry condition.
  • Functional Skills English Level 2, an alternative qualification at the same level if you need a more flexible route.
  • Access to Higher Education Diploma, combines with your GCSE English to open university applications.
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