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Free GCSE English Language Course in Cambridge – Coleridge Community College

CostFREE
Duration11 months
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyAQA awarding body
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About this course

Free GCSE English Language Course in Cambridge. Classes run at Coleridge Community College, part-time during the day.

The course is for adults aged 19 or over who want to gain or retake their GCSE. You'll need to have studied English to Functional Skills Level 2, or hold a GCSE grade D or equivalent. An initial assessment is required before you enrol. Call 01223 712340 to book an appointment. The course runs over nine months and covers reading, writing, spoken language, and analysis of texts.

You'll finish with a GCSE in English Language.

Who this course is for

Do you need to update your CV? Did you not achieve your English qualification through school? Are you 19 years old or over? This is a one-year course that will enable you to take the GCSE exam.

Entry requirements

Candidates should have studied English to Functional Skills Level 2 or have a recent GCSE Grade D (or equivalent). Please speak to the office if you have O-levels / CSEs or qualifications from outside the UK. All learners are required to complete an initial assessment / screening of English levels prior to enrolment on the course - please telephone the office on 01223 712340 to make an appointment.

What you will learn

  • You'll read and analyse fiction and non-fiction texts.
  • You'll write for different purposes and audiences, including creative and transactional writing.
  • You'll develop your spoken language and communication skills.
  • You'll explore how writers use language and structure to create effects.
  • You'll practise responding to unseen texts under timed conditions.
  • You'll build skills in spelling, punctuation, and grammar.

How you will learn

You'll study in a classroom at Coleridge Community College, with a tutor guiding your learning each week. The AQA GCSE is assessed by two written exams at the end of the course. There is no coursework, but spoken language is assessed separately and recorded as an endorsement on your certificate.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Coleridge Community College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Customer service advisor, clear written communication is often required.
  • Administrative assistant, many employers ask for GCSE English or equivalent.
  • Healthcare support worker, written records and communication are part of the role.
  • Teaching assistant, schools typically require GCSE English at grade C or above.
  • Retail supervisor, written reporting and correspondence are common tasks.
  • Call centre agent, strong spoken and written English supports the work.

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 Access to Higher Education Diploma, opens the door to university for adults returning to study.
  • Level 3 qualifications in education, health, or business, many of which require GCSE English as an entry condition.
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