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English Language

at Ridgewood School, Doncaster · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull time

What the college says

What will I study? ‘Language, the Individual and Society’ will introduce you to textual variations and representations, children’s language development (0-11 years) and methods of language analysis. ‘Language Diversity and Change’ will allow you to explore language diversity and change over time. You will study the key concepts of audience, purpose and mode as well as language in its wider social, geographical and temporal contexts. ‘Language in Action’ will allow you to explore and analyse language data independently and develop and reflect upon your writing expertise. This is a non-exam assessment where you will be expected to produce a language investigation (2,000 words excluding data) and a piece of original writing with commentary (750 words each). What will my study involve? • Your English Language lessons will be seminar-style, meaning that you will engage in group discussions to further your understanding of the content. Furthermore, you will be required to work both in groups and individually to deliver presentations to the rest of your class. • Independent study is an essential part of the course and you will need to read around the subject and understand new vocabulary and language theories in order to apply them to exam questions.

What you need to get on

GCSE English Language - minimum 5 GCSE Maths - minimum 4 Plus two grade 4's including grade 5 in 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

  • Ridgewood School

    Barnsley Road Scawsby, Doncaster, DN5 7UB

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 4 September 2026 · Doncaster

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