A Level English Language
at King Edward Vi School, Lichfield · school or sixth form
What the college says
English Language is the study of how language works and how it is used differently by people to interact with others in both written and spoken contexts. It will encourage you to develop your interest in and appreciation of English through learning about its structures and functions and developments and variations. You will learn about relevant topics such as Language and Power and Language and Gender, thus enabling you to discover how social contexts affect our language use. At A Level, you will study our changing language history and how children acquire language, as well as exploring the influence of Language in the Media.
What you need to get on
Grade 6 in English Language and English Literature. Plus Grade B in 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
King Edward VI School, Lichfield
UPPER ST. JOHN STREET, LICHFIELD, WS14 9EE
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Start dates
- 4 September 2026 · LICHFIELD
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