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A Level English Language

at Rainford High School · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level18 monthsFull timeFree

What the college says

Through studying English Language at A Level you will have an opportunity to explore the remarkable way in which children are able to acquire language and how their environment impacts upon this process. There will also be opportunities for you to reflect upon the way in which the English language has developed over time and how it is used to create personal identities. Your independent research and analytical skills will be enhanced, during the course, as you embark upon your own language investigation.

What you need to get on

You must have achieved at least a grade 5 in English Language GCSE.

How you are assessed

Academic subjects, mostly exams, three or four at once. The traditional route to university.

What this level means

The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

  • Rainford Sixth Form

    Higher Lane, St Helens, WA11 8NY

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 3 September 2026 · St Helens

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