English Literature
at Dartford Grammar School For Girls · school or sixth form
What the college says
Over the course of the A Level, you will study a range of texts, covering drama, poetry and prose, from different eras. You will explore the work of a range of writers, including Shakespeare. Themes for study, set by the examination board, will include, 'Love through the Ages' and 'Modern Times: Literature from 1945 to the Present Day'. Contact provider for more information
What you need to get on
All students joining Year 12 will have achieved: • A minimum of 52 points over 8 GCSE subjects; • A minimum of grade 5 in Mathematics and grade 6 in GCSE 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
Dartford Grammar School for Girls
Shepherds Lane, Dartford, DA1 2NT
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Dartford
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