GCSE English Language
The application window for the adult part-time GCSE courses starting in September 2024 is now closed.
The majority of industries and employers will require applicants to have 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above (or C grade if achieved before 2017). Therefore, whether you are looking to progress in your chosen career or start on a new path, retaking your English and maths GCSE is an ideal first step.
We offer a GCSE English Language resit course over 32 weeks for those aged 19 and over. This is a part time course consisting of one 2-hour classroom-based session per week with a subject specialist tutor. Students are then expected to engage in self-study outside of the classroom. If you are over the age of 19 and studying a vocational course on a full-time basis, GCSE maths and English can be studied as part of your study programme*.
Our GCSE English language course develops the core skills required to progress levels of literacy. Written skills include composition of both creative and transactional writing and development of spelling, punctuation and grammar. Learners are exposed to a range of varied literary texts and explore the skills of analysis, evaluation and comparison of writer’s methods.
Classroom based study is varied and interesting, including discussion and exploration of text. Final assessment is 2 written examination papers and a spoken language presentation.
For applicants aged 19 and over, an expectation is that you will possess either Level 1 Functional skills, a grade 3 (D) at GCSE or equivalent, as this is a fast track course.
*If you are aged between 16 and 18 years old you will study English and Maths as part of your main full-time study programme. If, when you enrol, you haven’t yet achieved a grade 4 or above in one or both of these subjects, you will be required to attend 2 hours per week of timetabled GCSE classes. Attendance at these classes are mandatory and you will be working towards GCSE resits and increasing your grades. For more information about study programmes please see our qualification and course levels page.
GCSE English and Maths Application Information
The application window for the adult part-time GCSE courses starting in September 2024 is now closed.
If you have any further questions about the application process or next available start date, want to check the progress of your application or have any other queries, please contact us using the enquiry line or enquiry form below.
GCSE English Language
| Level | Level 2 |
|---|---|
| Location | Colchester |
| Duration | 32 Weeks |
| Study Mode | Part-Time |
| Campus / Adult Skills Centre | Colchester Campus |
| Start Date | September 2024 |
| Applications | Applications for September 2024 are closed |
| Attendance | One 2 hour session per week - Day or Evening |
| Fee(s) | 19+ Course programme only Free if 9-4 (A* – C) grade not previously achieved |
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