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GCSE English Language Course in Waltham Forest for 16 to 18 Year Olds

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyAQA awarding body

A sixth-form course for 16 to 18 year olds. Aged 19 or over? See English Courses in Waltham Forest.

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About this course

Free GCSE English Language Course in Waltham Forest. Classes run at Kelmscott School, full-time during the day.

The course covers reading, writing, and spoken language. You'll study creative reading and writing, and explore how writers present viewpoints and perspectives across different time periods. You'll also complete a spoken language assessment. The course takes one year to complete.

You'll finish with a GCSE in English Language, awarded by AQA.

Who this course is for

Explorations in creative reading and writing 2 Writers’ viewpoints and perspectives 3 Non-exam assessment

Entry requirements

Satisfactory reference

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 spoken language skills through a non-exam assessment.
  • You'll respond to unseen texts under exam conditions.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom lessons at Kelmscott School. The course is assessed by two written exams. Paper 1 covers creative reading and writing. Paper 2 covers writers' viewpoints and perspectives. You'll also complete a spoken language endorsement, which is assessed separately and does not affect your exam grade.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Kelmscott School will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Customer service adviser, clear written communication is essential in this role.
  • Administrative assistant, employers often ask for a GCSE English Language qualification.
  • Teaching assistant, supporting pupils with reading and writing in schools.
  • Retail supervisor, writing reports and communicating with customers and staff.
  • Healthcare receptionist, handling written correspondence and patient records.
  • Call centre agent, strong spoken and written English supports this work.

What you could study next

  • A Levels in English Language or English Literature, the next step for those wanting to study English at a higher level.
  • Level 3 Extended Diploma or BTEC, many courses require a GCSE English Language certificate for entry.
  • Functional Skills English Level 2, an alternative route if you want to build further on your skills.
  • Apprenticeship programmes, most require a GCSE English Language qualification as a condition of entry.
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