A Level English Language
at Driffield School and Sixth Form · school or sixth form
What the college says
A well respected qualification for employers and universities, this is an ideal course for those who enjoy language issues and want to look at them in an objective and critical manner. It is ideal too for those wanting to learn the skills needed to write brilliantly in a discursive and academic way. 20% of the final mark is based upon coursework and the teachers at Driffield are highly skilled at supporting students in their own choice of topic for this coursework. Delivers skills to help you succeed in your other A Levels.
What you need to get on
To study A Level courses you'll need: 5 x GCSEs at 9-5 plus Grade 5 in all subjects you wish to study at A Level.
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
Driffield School & Sixth Form
DRIFFIELD SCHOOL MANORFIELD ROAD, DRIFFIELD, YO25 5HR
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · DRIFFIELD
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