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AQA GCE A Level in English Language

at Harrogate Grammar School, Harrogate · school or sixth form

Ofsted rated their post-16 provisionStrong standard2026see the detail

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull time

What the college says

The course is the study of language and its variations within a range of diverse forms and contexts. Students will explore language acquisition in childhood and how language has changed over time. Analysis will be made of the power of language and its effects in presenting attitudes and opinions.

What you need to get on

For entry on to A Level and BTEC courses, we require a minimum of 240 points in the 6 best full GCSE/ BTEC courses, including English Language and Mathematics at grade 4/C or higher. BTEC qualifications will only count as 1 GCSE. If more than 1 is studied, only the best will count towards the overall points score. GCSE short courses will not be included. Only grades at 4/C or above will be included. Additionally we require a Grade 6 in GCSE English Language and a Grade 5 in GCSE English Literature. Please see our website for full details of the Admission Policy.

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

  • Harrogate Grammar School

    Arthurs Avenue, HARROGATE, HG2 0DZ

    DaytimeClassroom based
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