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

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyWJEC awarding body

A sixth-form course for 16 to 18 year olds. Aged 19 or over? See English Courses in Cheshire West and Chester.

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About this course

Free GCSE English Language Course in Malpas. Classes run at Bishop Heber High School, full-time during the day.

This GCSE english language course is delivered through the WJEC Eduqas specification. You'll study reading, writing, grammar, punctuation, and vocabulary over one year. The course builds your ability to read a wide range of texts critically and to write clearly in Standard English.

You'll finish with a GCSE in English Language.

Who this course is for

Eduqas English Language. This course enables learners to: read a wide range of texts, fluently and with good understanding; read critically, and use knowledge gained from wide reading to inform and improve their own writing; write effectively and coherently using Standard English appropriately; use grammar correctly, punctuate and spell accurately; acquire and apply a wide vocabulary, alongside a knowledge and understanding of grammatical terminology,1 and linguistic conventions for reading, writing and spoken language. In addition, it enables learners to: listen to and understand spoken language, and use spoken Standard English effectively.

Entry requirements

None but students should be following a programme of study at Bishop Heber

What you will learn

  • You'll read a wide range of texts with understanding and critical awareness.
  • You'll write effectively and coherently using Standard English.
  • You'll use grammar correctly and punctuate and spell accurately.
  • You'll build a wide vocabulary and apply it in your writing.
  • You'll understand grammatical terminology and linguistic conventions.
  • You'll use knowledge from reading to improve your own writing.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom lessons at Bishop Heber High School. The WJEC Eduqas GCSE is assessed by written examinations at the end of the course. There is no coursework component. Exams cover reading and writing skills across a range of text types.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Bishop Heber High School will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Customer service advisor, communicates clearly with customers in writing and in person.
  • Administrative assistant, handles correspondence, reports, and written records.
  • Teaching assistant, supports classroom learning and reading activities.
  • Retail supervisor, writes rotas, emails, and staff communications.
  • Healthcare receptionist, manages patient records and written communications.

What you could study next

  • A Level English Language or English Literature, for learners who want to study English at a higher level.
  • Level 3 Extended Diploma or BTEC, where strong English is needed for entry.
  • Functional Skills English Level 2, if you want a work-focused alternative qualification alongside this.
  • Access to Higher Education Diploma, which uses English skills across all written assignments.
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