GCE A Level in English Language
at Ursuline High School Wimbledon · school or sixth form
What the college says
This course covers language variation: how 21st century language varies according to identity and use, and how language has changed over time from 1550 to the present day. Students study how children between the ages of 0 and 8 learn to speak and write. Later in the course they submit a creative writing folder choosing between fiction or journalism genres, together with a reflective commentary. Finally they select a specialist language topic such as English dialects or language and power, and conduct their own linguistic investigation in preparation for examination.
What you need to get on
Grade 6-9 in English Language OR 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
Ursuline High School
URSULINE HIGH SCHOOL CRESCENT ROAD, LONDON, SW20 8HA
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · LONDON
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