A Level English Language
at Rainford High School · school or sixth form
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
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Start dates
- 3 September 2026 · St Helens
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