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Free GCSE English Language Course in Bexhill-on-Sea

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start3 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyAQA awarding body
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About this course

Free GCSE English Language Course in Bexhill-on-Sea. Classes run at Bexhill College, full-time during the day.

You'll study texts from the 19th, 20th, and 21st centuries, including fiction, non-fiction, journalism, and reviews. There's also a creative writing element. The course uses a topic-based approach, exploring issues such as racism, homelessness, and disability. It takes one year to complete.

You'll finish with a GCSE in English Language.

Who this course is for

If you haven’t managed to achieve your grade 4, you will have to re-sit your English Language GCSE. You will do the course in one year alongside your main programme of study. Don’t worry, we will help you pass the course. We believe you can do it.

Entry requirements

A grade 2 or 3 in English or equivalent.

What you will learn

  • You'll read and analyse unseen fiction from the 19th century.
  • You'll study non-fiction texts from the 20th and 21st centuries.
  • You'll write creatively in response to a theme or prompt.
  • You'll produce transactional writing such as letters, articles, and reviews.
  • You'll explore real-world topics including prejudice, crime, and social issues.
  • You'll develop a spoken presentation for the Speaking and Listening assessment.

How you will learn

You'll be assessed through two written exams. Paper 1 covers fiction reading and imaginative writing. Paper 2 covers non-fiction reading and transactional writing. Both papers include unseen texts and a choice of writing tasks. There is also a separate Speaking and Listening assessment, which involves completing a presentation task. Classes are delivered in the classroom at Bexhill College.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Bexhill 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 in person.
  • Administrative assistant, handles correspondence and written records.
  • Healthcare support worker, many NHS roles require GCSE English grade 4 or above.
  • Retail team leader, writes reports and communicates with staff and customers.
  • Teaching assistant, supports classroom learning and written tasks.
  • Call centre agent, uses strong written and spoken English daily.

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 English pass for entry.
  • Access to Higher Education Diploma, leads to university and often requires GCSE English grade 4 or above.
  • Functional Skills English Level 2, an alternative English qualification recognised by many employers.
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