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Free GCSE English Language Course in Stoke-on-Trent

CostFREE
Duration1 year
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 Stoke-on-Trent. Classes run at Biddulph Sixth Form, full-time during the day. This course is for students who did not achieve a grade 4 at GCSE and are studying English Language alongside their other sixth form subjects. The level 2 GCSE English Language classes run over one year, covering reading, writing, and spoken language. You work toward the grade 4 that many employers and further education courses ask for.

Who this course is for

For GCSE English Language Students who have not achieved GCSE English Language and / or GCSE Maths it is compulsory to continue studying these subjects alongside their new subject choices until a grade 4 at GCSE level is achieved. According to their GCSE results, students will begin and complete a programme of study including resit GCSE options and the use of functional skills to build confidence towards achieving the GCSE grade 4.

Entry requirements

Students who failed to secure a grade 4 at GCSE.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop your reading skills across a range of fiction and non-fiction texts.
  • You'll practise writing for different purposes and audiences, including creative and transactional writing.
  • You'll analyse how writers use language and structure to achieve effects.
  • You'll build your ability to compare texts and evaluate writers' choices.
  • You'll develop spoken language skills, including presenting and responding to questions.
  • You'll work toward the grade 4 required by many employers and colleges.

How you will learn

You'll study in the classroom alongside your other sixth form subjects. The AQA GCSE (9-1) in English Language is assessed entirely by written exams. There is no coursework. Paper 1 covers fiction reading and creative writing. Paper 2 covers non-fiction reading and transactional writing. Spoken language is assessed separately and does not affect your final grade. Your teachers will use practice papers and timed writing tasks throughout the year to prepare you.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Biddulph Sixth Form will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Customer service assistant: many roles ask for GCSE English grade 4 or above.
  • Retail sales assistant: English at grade 4 meets standard entry requirements.
  • Healthcare support worker: NHS and care employers typically require grade 4 English.
  • Apprentice in any sector: most apprenticeships require GCSE English at grade 4.
  • Office administrator: grade 4 English is a common baseline requirement.
  • Teaching assistant: schools require GCSE English at grade 4 as a minimum.

What you could study next

With a grade 4 or above, you can move into a wide range of further study. A Level English Language or English Literature are natural next steps if you want to continue with English. BTEC qualifications in areas like Business, Health and Social Care, or Media are also open to you. If you're aiming for university, completing your A Levels or a BTEC Extended Diploma alongside this GCSE puts you on track to apply.

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