English Language - GCSE
at Croydon College, Croydon · college
What the college says
Students will study a wide range of texts from the 19th, 20th, and 21st centuries, including literature, literary non-fiction, as well as other writing such as reviews and journalism. You will read and evaluate texts critically and make comparisons between texts, summarise and synthesise information or ideas from texts.
What you need to get on
This course is designed to cater for students who need to improve their GCSE to a grade 4 or above.You will pick a selection of 5 GCSEs.
How you are assessed
Entry level and Level 1 study, English and maths retakes, and supported programmes.
What this level means
The GCSE-equivalent step, and the usual route into Level 3.
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
Coulsdon Sixth Form College
Placehouse Lane, Old Coulsdon, CR5 1YA
DaytimeClassroom basedCheck the journey
Start dates
- 7 September 2026 · Old Coulsdon
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