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GCSE English Language Course in Codsall for 16 to 18 Year Olds

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start3 Sep 2027
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyAQA awarding body

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About this course

Free GCSE English Language Course in Codsall. Classes run at Codsall Community High School, part-time during the day, over one year.

The course is for those who have studied GCSE English but did not achieve a Grade 4 in GCSE English Language or GCSE English Literature. You'll develop skills in reading, analysing, and writing across a wide range of texts from the 19th, 20th, and 21st centuries. Topics include understanding different text types, building vocabulary, and writing clearly and accurately.

You'll finish with a GCSE in English Language, awarded by AQA.

Who this course is for

The specification will enable students of all abilities to develop the skills they need to read, understand and analyse a wide range of different texts covering the 19th, 20th and 21st century time periods as well as to write clearly, coherently and accurately using a range of vocabulary and sentence structures.

Entry requirements

This course is aimed at students who have studied GCSE English in Year 11, but have not attained Grade 4 in either GCSE English Language or GCSE English Literature.

What you will learn

  • You'll read and analyse texts from the 19th, 20th, and 21st centuries.
  • You'll identify how writers use language and structure to create meaning.
  • You'll write clearly and accurately for different purposes and audiences.
  • You'll use a range of vocabulary and sentence structures in your own writing.
  • You'll develop skills in comparing texts and evaluating writers' choices.
  • You'll practise extended writing, including creative and transactional tasks.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at Codsall Community High School. The AQA GCSE English Language Course is assessed entirely by written exams at the end of the course. There is no coursework. Paper 1 covers fiction reading and creative writing. Paper 2 covers non-fiction reading and transactional writing. A spoken language endorsement is also assessed separately and does not affect your final grade.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Codsall Community High School will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Customer service adviser, written communication skills are valued in this role.
  • Administrative assistant, clear writing is essential for office work.
  • Healthcare support worker, many employers ask for GCSE English or equivalent.
  • Retail supervisor, strong communication supports team and customer work.
  • Teaching assistant, schools typically require GCSE English at Grade 4 or above.
  • Call centre agent, reading and writing accurately is central to the role.

What you could study next

  • A Level English Language or English Literature, for those wanting to study English at a higher level.
  • Level 3 qualifications in a wide range of subjects, as many courses require GCSE English at Grade 4 or above.
  • Functional Skills English Level 2, an alternative route if you want a recognised English qualification with a different assessment style.
  • Apprenticeships, which often require GCSE English as a condition of entry.
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