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English Language

at Guiseley School, Leeds · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

Language is fascinating. From our earliest perceptions and acquisition of speech we use it, in all its subtlety, to target and influence our audience. This course charts the development of language in its many forms, incorporating detailed, wide ranging study, alongside creative and investigative elements. Demanding and technical, it calls for shrewd observation and judgement – but above all for sensitivity to the real force of linguistic variety. PAPER 1: Language, the individual and society This unit involves two elements of study in a number of specific areas: The changes in language over time, assessed by analytical and comparative questions on texts from different time periods Children’s Language Development, assessed by essays with a focus on spoken, written or multimodal language. 180 min written exam: 40% of A level PAPER 2: Language Diversity and change This unit assesses: Diversity and change: choice of essay questions on either diversity or change. Language discourses: two texts: one question relating to analysis of ideas and attitudes; the other a discursive writing task on a related topic 180 min written exam: 40% of A level NON-EXAM ASSESSMENT There are two elements to the ‘coursework’ element: A 2,000 word investigation on a subject of interest to the student. A piece of original writing with a commentary by the student. 20% of A level

What you need to get on

Five GCSE's Grade 4-9, this must include Maths and English Language or Literature. In addition, GCSE grade 5 is required in the subject areas chosen to study at A Level.

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

  • Guiseley School

    Fieldhead Road Guiseley, Leeds, LS20 8DT

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Leeds

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