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English Language

at Maiden Erlegh School, Reading · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull time

What the college says

The course is the Edexcel English Language specification. Component 1 (language variation) is the study of how and why language varies depending on mode, field, function and audience and why language has changed from 1550 to the present day. Component 2 (child language) is the study of how children learn to speak and write English up the to age of 8 and to develop an understanding of some of the key theories of children's language development. Component 3 (investigating language) allows the development of research and investigation skills, selecting a topic in which to develop a personal language specialism. Component 4 (crafting language) is a coursework composed of two pieces of original writing in the same genre for different audiences with an accompanying commentary reflection on linguistic choices.

What you need to get on

5 GCSE�s at grade 5+ (or Merit+ in equivalents). If the 5 passes does not include English (language or literature) and mathematics of grade 5+, students must, in addition, achieve at least a grade 4 in English (language or literature) and mathematics. In addition, students should have gained a minimum grade 5 in English literature and English language.

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

  • Maiden Erlegh School

    Silverdale Road Earley, Reading, RG6 7HS

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Reading

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