English GCSE

Pre-requisites
None
Qualification
GCSE in English
Support and benefits

Flexible terms times
Stepped learning approach
Access to a dedicated tutor and student advisors to guide you through your studies
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Key topics

The Use of Language
Punctuation
Personal Writing
Functional Writing
Speaking
Listening
GCSE English Course Code
G38
Technical Requirements
None
Examination Fee and Registration
Students will have to pay an examination fee of £21.80. This is payable to the AQA Examination Board. For further information on examinations, please see the Assessment tab.
Please note students are responsible for making their own exam arrangements.
Students should contact AQA as soon as possible to find out the deadlines for applying to sit the examinations. At this time students should also request the Entry Form for Private Candidates and also a list of centres and details of Open Centres for Private Candidates.
Find out more information about arranging your AQA examination.
ICS Support Period
12 months




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GCSE English Course Outline
You’ll complete four formative assessments, four coursework assignments and an oral assignment during your GCSE English course. You’ll also sit two exams on completion of your course.
Formative assessments are intended to help both you and your tutor measure your progress through the course, highlighting any areas where revision is necessary. Formative assessments do not, however, count towards your final grade.
Assessment Breakdown

Formative Assessments 1-4
Coursework: your coursework makes up 40% of your overall grade, and is divided as follows: speaking and listening (20%), reading (10%), writing (10%)
Exam 1: this exam is worth 30% of your overall grade and should be completed within 1 hour and 40 minutes
Exam 2: this exam is worth 30% of your overall grade and should be completed within 1 hour and 30 minutes
Notes
In order to complete the speaking component of your coursework, you will be required to record yourself speaking. The recorded material will be sent to your tutor for assessment.
Exams for your GCSE English Language course are held in June of each year. Please note that exam fees are additional to your course fees.