English Language A level
at The Castle School, Bristol · school or sixth form
What the college says
Language sets us apart from all othespecies: it is at the very heart of our civilisation, our culture, our individual identity. We look at how language is used to affect us and how we can use it in different ways to affect others. A Level English Language is an opportunity to use and analyse different forms of written and spoken language, and the effects it can have.
What you need to get on
7 GCSEs at grade 4 or above including minimum grade 5 in GCSE English 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
The Castle School
The Castle School Park Road, Bristol, BS35 1HT
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Bristol
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