GCSE in English Language - September Start

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This 31 week GCSE programme is suitable for those who require a GCSE in English at grade 4 and who already have a solid foundation of English which can be built upon in order to achieve a successful outcome in the GCSE exams.

You will be required to complete an entry test to a high standard to assess your suitability for the course and to identify skills gaps.

GCSE English is suitable for students who wish to progress to further study such as Access to Higher Education, or for those who plan to study at degree level, as the great majority of universities now expect applicants to have a good GCSEs in this subject. Good levels of English skills are also extremely valuable when seeking employment.

If you are not sure about the suitability of this course, please do not hesitate to contact us for advice.

This course is for adults who:

• Want to achieve a GCSE in English to boost employment or study prospects

• Need a qualification for access to teacher training, nursing, or university

• Wish to improve confidence in reading, writing and communication

• Are returning to education or retraining

Good English skills can be life enhancing, improve your job prospects and support your studies if you are planning to continue into further education.

GCSE English is also suitable for students who wish to progress to further study such as Access to Higher Education, or for those who plan to study at degree level, as the great majority of universities now expect applicants to have a good GCSEs in this subject. Good levels of English skills are also extremely valuable when seeking employment.

This course will encourage candidates to develop:

Understanding of the spoken word and the ability to express themselves effectively in a variety of contexts, such as giving and asking for information and taking part in debates.

The ability to read, understand and respond to a variety of writing and the ability to describe, explain and argue with clarity and precision.

Our weekly 3-hour GCSE English class is held on site at the college main campus in Newport.

You will have access to a variety of resources outside of the classroom and you will be expected to undertake considerable self-study in order to prepare for the May/June GCSE exams.

Attendance to all sessions is essential.

You will sit two exams which are externally assessed by Edexcel (Pearson) at the end of the course in May/June. Results for these exams will be issued in August.

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Achieving this GCSE can lead to:

• A-Levels, Access to HE or Level 3 Diplomas

• Entry to university courses or higher apprenticeships

• Teacher training and many health or public service careers

• Stronger job applications in any sector requiring Level 2 English

• Classroom-based, exam-focused evening course

• Spoken Language assessed during the year

• Regular attendance and homework vital for success

• Tutors provide academic and pastoral support

• Ideal for adults retraining, upskilling or meeting university entry criteria