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

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyAQA awarding body

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About this course

Free GCSE English Language Course in Camden. Classes run at Haverstock School, full-time during the day. The course is for 16 to 18 year olds.

Over two years, you'll develop your reading, writing, and spoken language skills. You'll study a wide range of texts from the 19th, 20th, and 21st centuries. You'll also practise creative writing and learn to express viewpoints clearly and accurately. AQA sets the assessment across two papers, covering creative reading and writing, and writers' viewpoints and perspectives.

You'll finish with a GCSE in English Language.

Who this course is for

16 - 18

What you will learn

  • You'll read and analyse texts from across three centuries.
  • You'll write creatively using narrative and descriptive techniques.
  • You'll present viewpoints and perspectives clearly in writing.
  • You'll develop vocabulary and vary your sentence structures.
  • You'll build spoken language skills through assessed speaking and listening tasks.
  • You'll respond to unseen texts under timed exam conditions.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom lessons at Haverstock School. The AQA qualification is assessed by two written exams. Paper 1 covers creative reading and writing. Paper 2 covers writers' viewpoints and perspectives. There is also an endorsed spoken language assessment, which does not count toward the final grade but is recorded on your certificate.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Haverstock School will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Customer service adviser, clear written communication is essential in this role.
  • Administrative assistant, employers often ask for a GCSE English Language qualification.
  • Healthcare support worker, written records and communication are part of the job.
  • Retail supervisor, team communication and written reporting matter at this level.
  • Teaching assistant, schools require a GCSE English Language certificate or equivalent.

What you could study next

  • A Level English Language or English Literature, the natural next step for those wanting to study English at a higher level.
  • Level 3 Extended Diploma in a vocational subject, many courses require a GCSE English Language pass for entry.
  • Access to Higher Education Diploma, combines with your GCSE English Language certificate to open university routes.
  • Functional Skills English Level 2, an alternative qualification if you want to build further on your English skills in a different format.
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