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A-Level English Language

at Silverdale School, Sheffield · school or sixth form

Ofsted rated their sixth form provisionOutstanding2022see the detail

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

Why do people say things like “allow it” or “slay”? Why are some accents admired while others are mocked? How do children learn to read? If you're curious about how language really works—and how it shapes identity, culture, and power—A Level English Language might be for you. This course is ideal for students who enjoy thinking critically, asking big questions, and analysing the world around them. You’ll explore how language reflects and challenges social attitudes, and why the way we speak can carry more influence than we realise. There are no set texts: instead, you’ll engage with a wide range of real-world material, from political speeches and newspapers to TikToks, food blogs, adverts and everyday conversation.

What you need to get on

Grade 5 or above in GCSE English Language and English Literature.

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

  • Silverdale School

    BENTS CRESCENT, SHEFFIELD, S11 9QH

    DaytimeClassroom based
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