English Language
at The Thomas Hardye School, Dorchester · school or sixth form
What the college says
GCSE English Re-take oportunity
What you need to get on
It is a government requirement that all students must have achieved a minimum of grade 4 for GCSE English Language and therefore this course is compulsory for any student who has not attained this level. It is necessary for students to have passed this course to access most further education courses and apprenticeships.
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
The Thomas Hardye School
Queens Avenue, Dorchester, DT1 2ET
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Dorchester
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