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GCSE English Language Course in Ripon

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start3 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyAQA awarding body
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About this course

GCSE English Language Course in Ripon. Classes run at Ripon Grammar School, full-time over two years. The course is free if you are 16 to 18 years old. If you are 19 or over, fees may apply.

This qualification is available as a resit opportunity. You will develop reading, writing, and spoken language skills across a wide range of texts. Paper 1 focuses on creative reading and writing. Paper 2 looks at how writers present viewpoints and perspectives across different time periods. Entry requires a minimum of six B grades at GCSE or equivalent.

You will finish with a GCSE in English Language.

Who this course is for

English Language is a rich and varied subject which will allow students to develop a set of extremely valuable and highly transferrable skills. This Level 2 qualification fulfils the purposes defined by the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual). This course is available as a resit opportunity.

Entry requirements

Students are required to achieve a minimum of six B grades at GCSE or equivalent.

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 skills through a summative speaking and listening assessment.
  • You'll respond to unseen texts under timed exam conditions.

How you will learn

The course is classroom based, with full-time daytime attendance. Assessment is by two written exams. Paper 1 covers creative reading and writing. Paper 2 covers writers' viewpoints and perspectives. There is also an endorsed spoken language component, assessed separately. No coursework contributes to the final grade. AQA sets and marks the exams.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Communications assistant, writes and edits content for an organisation.
  • Administrative officer, handles correspondence and written records.
  • Customer service advisor, communicates clearly with customers in writing and in person.
  • Teaching assistant, supports classroom learning and literacy activities.
  • Journalism trainee, researches and writes news or feature content.
  • Library assistant, helps people find information and supports reading programmes.

What you could study next

  • A Level English Language, the next step for those wanting to study English at a higher level.
  • A Level English Literature, explores literary texts in depth and suits those who enjoy analytical writing.
  • BTEC Level 3 in Media, uses English skills in a creative and practical context.
  • Access to Higher Education Diploma, prepares adults for university study across a range of subjects.
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