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GCSE English Language Course in Guildford – Activate Learning Guildford

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyAQA awarding body
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About this course

Free GCSE English Language Course in Guildford. Classes run at Activate Learning Guildford, full-time during the day, over one year. You'll need a minimum of three GCSEs at grade 2, including Maths and English Language, to be considered for this course. The course covers reading, writing, and spoken language, building the skills employers across construction and other industries ask for. Many employers and colleges ask for a GCSE English Language grade 4 or above, and this AQA qualification meets that standard.

Who this course is for

Topics include: cutting women's hair, cutting men’s hair, colouring and lightening hair, the art of dressing hair and styling men’s hair. All 16-19 year olds on full-time programmes will be required to retake GCSE English and Maths or to undertake Functional Skills, if they have not already attained the equivalent of a GCSE grade C in these subjects, every year of their course, until they complete their studies. Anyone considering a future career in hairdressing. Due to this, practical salon experience would be an advantage. Excellent facilities with up to date and well equipped training salon using professional equipment and high quality commercial products. The salon is open to the public who contribute to students training, enabling our students to be well prepared for industry and employment.. For further information please visit the Actiate Learning Website at https://www.activatelearning.ac.uk

Entry requirements

You need to have a level 1 Hairdressing qualification or 4 GCSEs at grade 3 or above including Maths and English Language. 19+ learners ESOL at Level or funtional skills L1. For further information please visit the Actiate Learning Website at https://www.activatelearning.ac.uk

What you will learn

  • You'll read and analyse a range of texts, including fiction and non-fiction.
  • You'll write clearly and accurately for different purposes and audiences.
  • You'll develop your spoken language and communication skills.
  • You'll practise planning, drafting, and editing your written work.
  • You'll explore how writers use language and structure to create effects.
  • You'll build the reading and writing skills needed in workplace and further study contexts.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions with tutor-led instruction, discussion, and written practice. Assessment is by written examination. The AQA GCSE (9-1) in English Language is assessed entirely through exams, with a separate spoken language endorsement that does not affect your final grade but is reported on your certificate.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Activate Learning Guildford will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Carpenter or joiner: a GCSE English Language grade 4 or above supports apprenticeship and college applications in construction.
  • Construction site administrator: written communication skills are central to this role.
  • Customer service advisor: employers commonly ask for GCSE English grade 4 or equivalent.
  • Retail supervisor: written and spoken English skills support team leadership roles.
  • Healthcare support worker: many NHS and care employers require GCSE English or equivalent.
  • Apprentice in any trade: most apprenticeship programmes require GCSE English Language.

What you could study next

With a GCSE English Language grade 4 or above, you can move into a wide range of further study. A Level English Language or English Literature are natural next steps for those who want to continue with English. Functional Skills English Level 2 is an alternative if you need to resit. For construction specifically, a Level 2 or Level 3 vocational qualification in carpentry, joinery, or another trade would build on the English requirement you've now met.

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