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GCSE English Language Course in Lambeth – Morley College London Waterloo Campus

CostFree if you're eligible
Duration18 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start11 Jan 2027
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyAQA awarding body

Free if you're 19 or over and don't have a GCSE grade 4 (C) or above in English, whatever you earn. If you already have one, fees apply. Contact Morley College London for more info.

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About this course

GCSE English Language Course in Lambeth. Classes run at Morley College London Waterloo Campus, part-time during the day over 18 weeks. Fees may apply depending on your circumstances, so check the college website for funding options.

The course builds your reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills. You'll read a range of texts and develop the confidence to write clearly for work and study. You'll also practise giving formal presentations and speaking in group settings. The course requires fluency in spoken English, and all new students complete an assessment before enrolling.

You'll finish with a GCSE in English Language.

Who this course is for

Gain the confidence and skills to write effectively, read with fluency and use language appropriately in formal settings. You will read a variety of texts, gaining knowledge and understanding that can be applied to reading and writing for work and study. You will develop the skills and confidence to give formal presentations and speak in a group. You will work towards achieving a Level 1 Functional Skills qualification.

Entry requirements

You must be fluent in spoken English. You will have been born and raised in an English-speaking country or studied in English. All new students need to take an assessment before they can enrol. Assessment dates are updated regularly on our website.

What you will learn

  • You'll read and analyse a variety of texts, both fiction and non-fiction.
  • You'll write clearly and accurately for different purposes and audiences.
  • You'll develop your vocabulary and use language appropriately in formal contexts.
  • You'll plan, draft, and structure extended writing pieces.
  • You'll give formal presentations and speak confidently in group discussions.
  • You'll understand how writers use language and structure to achieve effects.
  • You'll practise responding to unseen texts under timed conditions.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at Morley College London Waterloo Campus. Teaching covers reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Assessment is by written examinations set by AQA. There is no coursework component for this qualification. Speaking and listening skills are assessed separately but do not count toward the final grade.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Morley College London Waterloo Campus 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 in person.
  • Administrative assistant, prepares documents, emails, and reports for an employer.
  • Healthcare support worker, records patient information and communicates with clinical teams.
  • Teaching assistant, supports pupils with reading and writing tasks in school.
  • Retail supervisor, handles written communications, rotas, and staff briefings.
  • Call centre agent, uses formal spoken and written English with customers daily.

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 or BTEC, where GCSE English is an entry requirement.
  • Access to Higher Education Diploma, which opens routes into university for adult learners.
  • Functional Skills English Level 2, if you need a flexible alternative route to the same standard recognised by employers.
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Apply now →Check if you're eligible

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