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Free GCSE English Language Course in Sheffield – CTS Training Sheffield

CostFREE
Duration160 hours
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFlexible
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free GCSE English Language Course in Sheffield. Classes run at CTS Training Sheffield, daytime with flexible study options.

The course is for 16 to 19 year olds. It is also open to 19 to 24 year olds who hold an Education, Health Care Plan. You'll study around 160 hours in total. The course covers reading, writing, spoken language, and understanding a range of texts. You'll practise writing for different purposes and audiences, and develop skills in analysing language and structure.

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

Who this course is for

16-19 Years Old and 19-24 Years Old with an Education, Health Care Plan.

Entry requirements

***RECRUITING NOW for 2026/2027*** - Are you aged 16-19? Or 19-24 with an Education, Health Care Plan, have evidence that you legally reside in the UK, are you a school leaver who didnt quite get the grades when you left school at or before year 11 or sixth form or college? No matter how well you did prior, we can help you get where you want to be on a CTS Study Programme to help you gain the qualifications & confidence you may need for the future.

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 use grammar, punctuation, and spelling accurately.
  • You'll evaluate how writers use language and structure to achieve effects.
  • You'll develop spoken language skills, including presenting and responding to questions.
  • You'll compare writers' ideas and perspectives across different texts.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at CTS Training Sheffield. The course is assessed by written examinations set by Pearson Edexcel. There is no coursework component. One exam focuses on reading and writing fiction. The other covers reading and writing non-fiction and transactional texts. Your spoken language is assessed separately and does not affect your final grade.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. CTS Training Sheffield will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Customer service advisor, clear written communication is essential in this role.
  • Administrative assistant, employers often ask for GCSE English at grade 4 or above.
  • Healthcare support worker, written records and communication are a core part of the job.
  • Retail supervisor, writing reports and emails is a regular requirement.
  • Teaching assistant, schools expect a GCSE English pass for this role.
  • Call centre agent, strong spoken and written English supports performance in this role.

What you could study next

  • A Level English Language or English Literature, the natural next step if you want to study English at a higher level.
  • Level 3 Extended Diploma in a subject of your choice, a GCSE English pass is often required for entry.
  • Functional Skills English Level 2, an alternative qualification if you want to build further on your English skills in a different format.
  • Access to Higher Education Diploma, many courses require GCSE English as a condition of entry.
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