Free GCSE English Language Course in Guildford. Classes run at Merrist Wood College, full-time during the day. You'll study for the AQA GCSE (9-1) in English Language over one year. The course covers reading, writing, and spoken language, developing the skills employers and universities look for in a level 2 gcse english language qualification. To enrol, you'll need 4 GCSEs at grade 2 or above (including maths, English, and a science subject), or a Level 1 qualification at merit or above.
Who this course is for
This qualification is aimed at you if you are aged 16-19 and looking to start a career working with horses. You will need to have some previous knowledge or experience to start this qualification, which is assessed via exams and a formal assessment period. We have excellent facilities and extremely experienced, fully qualified teaching staff. Merist Wood College Arena has one of the largest indoor surfaces in the Southeast holding regular British Dressage, British Show Jumping and unaffiliated dressage, show jumping, and showing events. We have a modern purpose-built yard catering for 35 horses, used in practical equitation lessons. The equine department has fully equipped classrooms, one of which can incorporate a horse for lectures when necessary. You need to have a minimum of grades 2-3 in GCSE English and maths. All 16-19 year-olds on full-time programmes will be required to retake GCSE English and maths, or to undertake Functional Skills, if they have not already attained the equivalent of a GCSE grade C in these subjects. This applies for each year of a course until studies are completed.. For further information please visit the Actiate Learning Website at https://www.activatelearning.ac.uk
Entry requirements
You need to have 2 GCSEs at grades 2 or above, including Maths, English and a Science, or a Level 1 qualification at Merit or above. We offer riding and non riding pathways, please not a weight restiction of 13 stone is applied to the riding pathway.. For further information please visit the Actiate Learning Website at https://www.activatelearning.ac.uk
What you will learn
You'll develop close reading skills across fiction and non-fiction texts.
You'll write clearly and effectively for different purposes and audiences.
You'll analyse how writers use language and structure to create meaning.
You'll compare texts and evaluate writers' viewpoints.
You'll plan, draft, and edit your own writing.
You'll develop spoken language and presentation skills.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based lessons at Merrist Wood College, with a mix of guided reading, writing tasks, and discussion. Assessment is by written examinations set by AQA. There is no coursework component; your final grade is based entirely on exam performance. Spoken language is assessed separately and does not affect your overall grade.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Merrist Wood College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service adviser: clear written English is a core requirement.
Administrative assistant: employers routinely ask for GCSE English at grade 4 or above.
Healthcare support worker: NHS entry roles often require a GCSE english language qualification.
Retail supervisor: written communication skills support team coordination.
Teaching assistant: schools require GCSE English for classroom support roles.
Call centre agent: strong written and spoken English is essential.
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 Extended Diploma (BTEC): many vocational programmes at Level 3 require GCSE English as an entry condition.
Access to Higher Education Diploma: combines English with other subjects and is recognised by UK universities as an alternative to A Levels.
Functional Skills English Level 2: if you need a flexible, work-focused alternative route to the same level.
