GCSE English Language (Part-Time)

Course Overview

We are excited to offer a one-year GCSE English Language evening course designed specifically for mature students who want to improve their original GCSE English grade or gain their GCSE qualification. Whether you’re looking to enhance your career opportunities or further your education, this course will equip you with essential skills in speaking, reading, and writing.

Once you have signed up for the course, you will be expected to attend weekly evening classes where you will explore a broad range of materials and topics, preparing you for a speaking exam in the winter term and two written exams at the end of May and early June. Regular attendance and dedication to the lessons are essential for success.

Within this course, your speaking, reading, and writing skills will be assessed through five key assessments. Students will also work with a variety of texts, including more challenging ones which can contain high-level vocabulary.

Unsure if this course is right for you? Visit the link below to try out some GCSE taster lessons.
https://www.nptcgroup.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Transition-Taster-Sessions-GSCE-2022.pdf

  • Entry Requirements

    None

  • Summary of Outcomes

    A majority of professions require a C in GCSE English as a minimal entry requirement. To begin a PGCE you require a B in GCSE English.

  • Course Modules

    This course will cover:
    • Practicing speaking, listening, reading, and writing to communicate confidently and clearly with others.
    • Learning how to find, understand, and summarise information from different types of texts.
    • Understanding how language works and the rules for speaking and writing.
    • Learning how to change speech and writing for different situations, purposes, and audiences.
    • Building skills for personal growth, future jobs, and further education.
    • Improving your ability to think critically and respond to different types of texts.
    • Developing proofreading and editing skills.
    • Gaining important skills for future studies, including advanced English courses.

    The course will run on the following dates and times:
    Neath College
    Monday
    6:00pm – 8.30pm
    Afan College
    Tuesday
    6.00pm – 8.30pm
    Newtown College
    Wednesday
    6.00pm – 8.30pm
    Pontardawe College
    Wednesday
    6.00pm – 8.30pm
    Brecon Beacons College
    Wednesday
    6.00pm – 8.30pm

    Classes will start week commencing 9th September 2024.

    To enrol please click on ‘ENQUIRE NOW’ on the right-hand side underneath the College of your choice.
    Students must be aged 16 or over. Students under the age of 19 require a minimum of a D grade to apply for the course.

  • Method of Assessment

    The English language (Wales) GCSE is made up of two equally weighted externally assessed units, and one internally assessed unit. The two externally assessed units test Reading and Writing skills, whilst the internally assessed unit tests Oracy skills. This specification is untierd.

    Method of Assessment - Assessment is by two 2 hour examinations and an internally assessed and externally moderated Oracy module.

Location

Locations across wales or in-house at your business

Course length

1Y

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