Post A Job
Advertise Courses
Search Jobs
Search Courses

Free GCSE English Language Course in Alton

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyAQA awarding body

About this course

Free GCSE English Language Course in Alton. Classes run at Treloar School, full-time during the day over two years.

You'll study a wide range of texts and develop strong reading and writing skills. The course covers critical thinking, creative writing, and clear communication in Standard English. You'll learn to write grammatically correct sentences and express ideas with confidence across different topics and contexts.

You'll finish with a GCSE in English Language.

Who this course is for

Students will draw upon a range of texts as reading stimulus and engage with creative as well as real and relevant contexts. Students will have opportunities to develop higher-order reading and critical thinking skills that encourage genuine enquiry into different topics and themes.

This specification will ensure that students can read fluently and write effectively. Students will be able to demonstrate a confident control of Standard English and write grammatically correct sentences, deploying figurative language and analysing texts.

What you will learn

  • You'll read and analyse a range of fiction and non-fiction texts.
  • You'll develop critical thinking and higher-order reading skills.
  • You'll write creatively for different audiences and purposes.
  • You'll use Standard English accurately in your writing.
  • You'll construct grammatically correct sentences and paragraphs.
  • You'll explore real and relevant themes through reading and writing tasks.
  • You'll communicate ideas clearly and with confidence in written form.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at Treloar School. The AQA GCSE English Language Course is assessed entirely by written exams. There is no coursework. Paper 1 covers fiction reading and creative writing. Paper 2 covers non-fiction reading and writing to present a viewpoint. Your teacher will guide you through both papers across the two years.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Treloar School 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, drafts letters, emails, and documents for employers.
  • Healthcare support worker, records patient information and writes clear notes.
  • Retail supervisor, handles written communications and staff briefings.
  • Teaching assistant, supports pupils with reading and writing tasks.
  • Call centre agent, writes accurate records and responds to customer queries.

What you could study next

  • A Level English Language or English Literature, for those who want to study English at a higher level and move into university or teaching.
  • Level 3 Extended Diploma or BTEC, where strong English skills open doors to many subject areas.
  • Functional Skills English Level 2, an alternative route if you need a recognised English qualification for work or further study.
  • Access to Higher Education Diploma, which builds on GCSE-level English for university entry.

Related courses at Treloar School

More courses near you