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Free GCSE English Language Course in Southwark

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyAQA awarding body
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About this course

Free GCSE English Language Course in Southwark. Classes run at The Charter School East Dulwich, full-time during the day.

The course covers reading, writing, and spoken language across a wide range of texts. You'll study creative and descriptive writing, analyse how writers use language, and explore different viewpoints and perspectives. Units include Paper 1, which focuses on creative reading and writing, and Paper 2, which looks at how writers present topics over time. The course takes two years to complete.

You'll finish with a GCSE in English Language.

Who this course is for

In GCSE English students will be taught English literature and English language and gain qualifications in each subject. Studies will include an anthology of poetry, a Shakespeare text, a 19th century novel and a modern text.

In studying GCSE English, our students develop into curious, thoughtful and critical thinkers.

We support students to be confident in their ability to engage in a wide range of texts and explore how language creates meaning, while also recognising the significance of how contextual information shapes our understanding. Assessment is exam based.

What you will learn

  • You'll read and analyse a wide range of texts from the 19th, 20th, and 21st 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 your spoken language and communication skills.
  • You'll build critical thinking skills through close reading and analysis.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at The Charter School East Dulwich. Assessment is by two written exams: Paper 1 covers creative reading and writing, and Paper 2 covers writers' viewpoints and perspectives. There is also an endorsed spoken language component, assessed separately. There is no coursework. All exams are taken at the end of the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. The Charter School East Dulwich will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Customer service advisor, strong written English is often required.
  • Administrative assistant, clear written communication is essential.
  • Retail team member, many employers ask for a GCSE English Language qualification.
  • Healthcare support worker, written records and communication are part of the role.
  • Teaching assistant, schools typically require a GCSE English Language certificate.
  • Apprentice in any sector, most apprenticeships require GCSE English at grade 4 or above.

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, combines with your GCSE to open university or higher apprenticeship routes.
  • Functional Skills English Level 2, an alternative English qualification recognised by many employers if you want to build further.
  • Access to Higher Education Diploma, for those aiming toward university study.
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