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

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration39 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyAQA awarding body

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About this course

Free GCSE English Language Course in Spalding. Classes run at University Academy Holbeach, full-time during the day.

This course is for students who achieved Grade 1 to 3 in GCSE English Language and want to resit. It runs alongside a full-time Sixth Form programme such as A-Levels or a BTEC, built into your timetable. The course runs over 39 weeks. You'll study reading, writing, and spoken language skills at Level 2.

You'll finish with a GCSE in English Language.

Who this course is for

This course allows applicants who did not achieve grade 4 or above in GCSE English, to resit their English Language GCSE alongside their studies.

This is incorporated into student's timetables, and is in addition to the learning hours of their main course of study (A-Levels, BTEC etc).

Please note that this course (classroom learning) is only available to study alongside a full-time course with our Sixth Form.

Entry requirements

Grade 1-3 in English Language at GCSE level

What you will learn

  • You'll develop skills in reading and understanding a range of texts.
  • You'll practise writing for different purposes and audiences.
  • You'll learn how to structure and organise your written work clearly.
  • You'll study language and how writers use it to create effects.
  • You'll build skills in spoken language and communication.
  • You'll prepare for both exam papers that make up the GCSE assessment.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at University Academy Holbeach, timetabled alongside your main course of study. Assessment is by two written exam papers. There is no coursework component, though spoken language is assessed separately and noted on your certificate. Your teachers will prepare you for both papers throughout the year.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. University Academy Holbeach will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Customer service advisor, clear written and spoken communication is essential in this role.
  • Administrator, employers expect strong written English for emails and documents.
  • Healthcare support worker, many NHS roles require GCSE English at Grade 4 or above.
  • Retail supervisor, report writing and communication skills are used daily.
  • Teaching assistant, schools require GCSE English as a standard entry requirement.
  • Apprentice in any sector, most apprenticeship programmes require GCSE English Grade 4 or above.

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 BTEC in a vocational subject, many programmes require GCSE English as a condition of entry.
  • Functional Skills English Level 2, an alternative qualification recognised as equivalent by many employers if you want to continue developing your English skills.
  • Higher or degree-level study, a GCSE in English Language is a standard entry requirement for most university courses.
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