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A level English Language

at Ferndown Upper School, Ferndown · school or sixth form

Ofsted rated their post-16 provisionExpected standard2026see the detail

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

A level English Language:This course is for students who read widely, are interested in current affairs, how language works and the effect that it has upon those who speak and receive it. Students will learn extensively about the building blocks of language, how language use is affected by purpose, audience and reception and examine language in 3 social context topics: Power, Gender and Technology. Students will study both spoken and written texts. Although much of the written work will be analytical there will be, in the production the coursework portfolio, the opportunity for writing creatively. Much of the reading/writing on this course will be undertaken independently, so students will need to be self-motivated.

What you need to get on

5 GCSE Passes Grades 4-9 inc English and Maths with a 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

  • Ferndown Upper School

    Cherry Grove, Ferndown, BH22 9EY

    DaytimeClassroom based
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