GCSE English: One year
No formal qualification
Adult
35 Week
September 2024
Full-time
David Hockney Building
Overview
Your GCSE English course is taught in the English Workshop teaching area. We offer classes in the morning, afternoon and evening (except Friday). We enrol from September to December.You will need to attend one class per week lasting 2.5-3 hours.
Key Info
What You Will Learn
You will learn key skills in English. You will also learn about spelling and listening and be assessed through these means.
Qualification Gained: Welsh Joint Education Committee GCSE (9-1) in English Language
Entry Requirements
Entry to this course requires GCSE English Language or Literature at a grade 2 or E. If you do not have these qualifications you will be considered for the course if you reach the required standard on our initial English assessment. It is a national requirement for all students aged 16-18 studying an educational course to continue to study Maths and/or English if a GCSE Grade 4 (A*-C) has not already been achieved, you do not need to apply separately for this as it will be included in your main programme of study.
If you are 16 to 18 years old you won't have to pay tuition fees. If you're 19 or older you may need to pay a fee.
Assessment
You will sit the following assessments:
- Four controlled assessments for reading and writing
- Three spelling and listening assessments
- Two one-hour written examinations in June.
Fees & Additional Costs
If you are 19 years old or over you may need to pay fees for your Further Education studies.
Course fees depend on your age and course level.
You may be exempt from paying fees though, or eligible to pay a reduced fee – known as fee remission.
Other Costs:
This is representative of the most common fees scenario, but actual fees can vary depending on a number of factors. Please contact us if you need more guidance.
If you have any questions or require any additional information, please contact [email protected]
Disclaimer: Our prospectus, college documents and website are simply here to offer a guide. We accept no liability for any inaccurate statements and are not responsible for any negative outcomes if you rely on an inaccurate statement. We reserve the right to withdraw any programmes or service at any time.
