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Free GCSE English Language Course in Chesham

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start3 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyAQA awarding body
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About this course

Free GCSE English Language Course in Chesham. Classes run at Chiltern Hills Academy, full-time during the day.

The course runs over one year. You'll study reading, writing, and spoken language, covering the full AQA GCSE English Language qualification. Lessons are structured around your needs, with individual and group tutorials forming the core of each session. The course is open to all students, and your programme of study is agreed with you at the start.

You'll finish with a GCSE in English Language.

Who this course is for

It is intended to structure the lessons on a flexible learning framework in which the requirements of each student will be assessed and a suitable programme of study agreed. Individual and group tutorials form the basis of the workshop sessions. The course runs for one year, with the first opportunity to re-take the examination in November 2020. They will have a further opportunity to re-sit the examination in June 2021, if they do not achieve a grade 4 or above.

Entry requirements

Open to all students

What you will learn

  • You'll develop your reading skills, analysing fiction and non-fiction texts.
  • You'll practise writing for different purposes and audiences.
  • You'll learn how to structure and organise your written work effectively.
  • You'll study language and how writers use it to create effects.
  • You'll develop spoken language and communication skills.
  • You'll prepare for both exam papers in the AQA GCSE English Language qualification.

How you will learn

You'll learn through individual and group tutorial sessions in the classroom. The programme is tailored to your needs from the start. Assessment is by written examination. AQA sets two exam papers covering reading and writing. There is no coursework component. You'll have the opportunity to sit the exam in November and again in June if needed.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Chiltern Hills Academy will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Customer service adviser, communicates clearly with customers in writing and in person.
  • Administrative assistant, produces accurate written documents and correspondence.
  • Retail team member, uses written and spoken communication daily.
  • Teaching assistant, supports classroom learning and reading activities.
  • Healthcare receptionist, handles written records and patient communication.
  • Call centre agent, relies on clear spoken and written English.

What you could study next

  • A Level English Language or English Literature, the next step if you want to study English at a higher level.
  • Level 3 Extended Diploma or BTEC, many courses require a GCSE in English Language as an entry condition.
  • Functional Skills English Level 2, an alternative English qualification recognised by many employers.
  • Apprenticeship programmes, most require a GCSE in English Language at grade 4 or above.
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