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GCSE English Language Course in Kensington and Chelsea

CostFree if you're eligible
Duration18 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start4 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 Kensington and Chelsea. Classes run at Morley College London North Kensington Campus, part-time during the day. Fees may apply depending on your circumstances, so check the college website for funding options.

The course runs over 18 weeks. You'll read fiction and non-fiction texts, develop critical thinking, and practise creative and persuasive writing. The pre-course assessment checks you have the reading and language skills needed to start at this level. Those who need more preparation are referred to Functional Skills courses first.

You'll sit the AQA examinations and, on passing, earn a GCSE in English Language.

Who this course is for

This course prepares you for the AQA English Language GCSE examinations. An English Language GCSE is an essential qualification for anyone wanting to practise reading skills and use these to develop creative and persuasive writing. You will engage with fiction and non-fiction texts and develop your critical thinking across a range of topics. It is one of the key qualifications required by employers and universities and will improve your job and education prospects. More details can be found here: https://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/english/gcse/english-language-8700/subject-content.

Entry requirements

This is an accredited Level 2 GCSE course. You should have native or near-native English language skills and you should already be reading English fiction and non-fiction. You will need to do an initial pre-course assessment before being accepted onto this course. Those who do not yet have the required skills will be referred to Functional Skills courses.

What you will learn

  • You'll read and analyse fiction texts, exploring how writers create meaning.
  • You'll read and respond to non-fiction texts, including newspaper articles and essays.
  • You'll write creatively, using narrative and descriptive techniques.
  • You'll write to persuade and argue, structuring your ideas clearly.
  • You'll develop critical thinking skills across a range of topics.
  • You'll build vocabulary, grammar, and spelling for formal written English.
  • You'll practise exam technique for timed reading and writing tasks.

How you will learn

You'll study in a classroom at Morley College London North Kensington Campus. Learning involves reading set texts, written exercises, and class discussion. Assessment is by AQA written examinations at the end of the course. There is no coursework component. Before the course begins, you'll complete a pre-course assessment to confirm the level is right for you.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Morley College London North Kensington Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Teaching assistant, supports pupils in primary or secondary schools.
  • Office administrator, handles correspondence and written communications.
  • Customer service advisor, writes professional emails and reports.
  • Healthcare support worker, completes patient records and written documentation.
  • Retail supervisor, manages written rotas, orders, and team communications.
  • Library assistant, helps the public find and use reading resources.

What you could study next

  • A-Level English Language or English Literature, for those wanting to study English at a higher level.
  • Level 3 Access to Higher Education Diploma, recognised by UK universities as an entry route to degree courses.
  • Level 3 qualifications in teaching, healthcare, business, or social care, many of which require a GCSE in English as a condition of entry.
  • Functional Skills English Level 2, if you need a recognised English qualification for work and prefer a coursework-based route.
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