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Free GCSE English Language Course in Berkeley

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

Free GCSE English Language Course in Berkeley. Classes run at SGS Berkeley Green UTC, full-time during the day over two years.

The course covers reading, writing, speaking, and listening. You'll analyse a range of texts and develop your writing for different purposes and audiences. There are no grade requirements to join, so you don't need prior English qualifications to start.

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

Who this course is for

Students aged 14 or entering into Year 10.

Entry requirements

There are no grade requirements for this course.

What you will learn

  • You'll read and analyse fiction and non-fiction texts.
  • You'll write for a range of purposes, including to inform, describe, and argue.
  • You'll develop your understanding of how writers use language and structure.
  • You'll compare texts and evaluate writers' viewpoints.
  • You'll produce creative and transactional writing to a timed brief.
  • You'll develop spoken language skills through presentations and discussions.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom lessons, guided reading, and written tasks. Assessment is by two written exams at the end of the course. There is no coursework, but a spoken language endorsement is assessed separately and recorded on your certificate. Your teacher will set practice tasks throughout the two years to prepare you for the final exams.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. SGS Berkeley Green UTC 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 by phone.
  • Administrative assistant, drafts correspondence and handles written communications.
  • Retail team member, uses written and spoken English daily with customers and colleagues.
  • Healthcare support worker, records patient information and communicates with care teams.
  • Teaching assistant, supports pupils with reading and writing tasks in school.

What you could study next

  • A Level English Language or English Literature, for those who want to study English at a higher level.
  • Level 3 Extended Diploma or BTEC in a subject of your choice, using your GCSE as an entry requirement.
  • Functional Skills English Level 2, if you want a more flexible route to the same recognised standard.
  • Apprenticeship programmes, many of which require a GCSE in English as a condition of entry.
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