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English GCSE

at East Sussex College Group, Eastbourne · college

Level 2Stepping stonesGCSE30 weeksPart time

What the college says

Study with us and gain a GCSE in English Language. The course will enable you to read a wide range of texts fluently and with good understanding. You will learn to read critically and use the knowledge and skills gained from wider reading to inform and improve your own writing. You will learn to write effectively and coherently using standard English, and you will also develop your spoken communication skills.Gaining a grade 4 or above in GCSE English Language can help you achieve your personal or career goals - it is a stepping stone to many types of education and employment. You should take this course if you intend to progress to a Level 3 programme, apply for a university course, or if this qualification is required by specific employers.

What you need to get on

Please see website

How you are assessed

Entry level and Level 1 study, English and maths retakes, and supported programmes.

What this level means

The GCSE-equivalent step, and the usual route into Level 3.

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

  • Lewes Campus

    Cliffe Building Mountfield Road, Lewes, BN7 2XH

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  • Eastbourne Campus

    Ecat House, Cross Levels Way, Eastbourne, BN21 2UF

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  • Hastings Station Plaza Campus

    Station Plaza Station Approach, Hastings, TN34 1BA

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  • Newhaven Marine Workshop Campus

    Marine Workshops Railway Approach, Newhaven, BN9 0DF

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Start dates

  • 8 September 2026 · Lewes
  • 14 September 2026 · Eastbourne
  • 14 September 2026 · Eastbourne
  • 15 September 2026 · Hastings
  • 16 September 2026 · Newhaven
  • 16 September 2026 · Hastings

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