English Language
at Lymm High School, Lymm · school or sixth form
What the college says
You will be an ideal candidate for this course if you wonder about the origins and patterns of the language we use every day! You will possess good written skills with the ability to write fluently. You will also have an enthusiasm for exploring language, for writing discursively and for increasing your knowledge of linguistics. If you are interested in language and how it is used by different groups (for example: social, occupational, and gender) and how this can affect language choices, then this is the course for you. Additionally, the course delves into the study of how children acquire language and the different theories associated with learning to speak, read and write.
What you need to get on
5 GCSE grades A*- C/4+ including maths. English language and literature grade 5+
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
Lymm High School
Oughtrington Lane, Lymm, WA13 0RB
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Lymm
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