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Free GCSE English Language Course in Greenwich

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 Greenwich. Classes run at Plumstead Manor School, full-time during the day.

The course runs over one year. You'll study reading, writing, and spoken language across a wide range of texts from the 19th, 20th, and 21st centuries. Paper 1 focuses on creative reading and writing. Paper 2 looks at how writers present viewpoints and perspectives across different time periods.

You'll need a grade 3 in English Language and Maths to join. You'll finish with a GCSE in English Language.

Who this course is for

Level 2 Students

Entry requirements

3 in English Language and Maths

What you will learn

  • You'll read and analyse texts from across three centuries.
  • You'll write clearly and accurately using varied vocabulary and sentence structures.
  • You'll explore how writers use narrative and descriptive techniques.
  • You'll compare how different writers present similar topics over time.
  • You'll develop speaking and listening skills through a spoken language assessment.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom lessons at Plumstead Manor School. Assessment is by two written exams. Paper 1 covers creative reading and writing. Paper 2 covers writers' viewpoints and perspectives. There is also a spoken language endorsement, assessed separately. Both papers are taken at the end of the course.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Customer service advisor, strong written communication is essential in this role.
  • Administrative assistant, employers often ask for a GCSE English Language qualification.
  • Teaching assistant, supporting pupils with reading and writing in school.
  • Retail supervisor, clear written and verbal skills help in team leadership.
  • Healthcare receptionist, accurate written communication is key in this setting.

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 or BTEC, many vocational courses require a GCSE English Language certificate as an entry condition.
  • Functional Skills English Level 2, an alternative qualification at the same level if you need to resit or study flexibly.
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