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Free GCSE English Language Course in Wigston

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start26 Aug 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyWJEC awarding body
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About this course

Free GCSE English Language Course in Wigston. Classes run at Wigston College, full-time during the day over one year.

This course is for students who did not achieve a grade 4 or above in GCSE English Language and need to resit. You'll develop reading and writing skills across a wide range of texts. The course covers creative reading and writing, and how writers present viewpoints and perspectives across different time periods. You'll also build spoken language skills.

You'll finish with a GCSE in English Language.

Who this course is for

Students who have not achieved a grade 4 or above in English Language and/or English Literature and need to resit.

What you will learn

  • You'll read and analyse 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 and communication skills.

How you will learn

You'll study in a classroom at Wigston College. The GCSE is assessed by two written exam papers. Paper 1 covers creative reading and writing. Paper 2 covers writers' viewpoints and perspectives. There is also a spoken language endorsement, assessed separately. It does not count toward the final grade but is reported on your certificate.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Wigston College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Customer service advisor, strong written communication is essential in this role.
  • Administrative assistant, employers often require a GCSE English Language qualification.
  • Healthcare support worker, clear written and spoken English is needed for patient records.
  • Retail team leader, written communication supports daily reporting and team coordination.
  • Teaching assistant, schools typically ask for a GCSE English Language certificate at grade 4 or above.

What you could study next

  • A Level English Language or English Literature, for those wanting to study English at a higher level.
  • Level 3 Extended Diploma in a vocational subject, where GCSE English is often an entry requirement.
  • Access to Higher Education Diploma, a route into university for adult learners who hold their GCSEs.
  • Functional Skills English Level 2, an alternative English qualification accepted by many employers.
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