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GCE A Level in English Language

at Rainhill High School, Prescot · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level24 monthsFull timeFree

What the college says

Anyone who wants to continue studying English Language after GCSE. Youll need to be interested in analysing texts, from advertisements to articles and speeches, as well as keen to explore how language is acquired, used and evolves over time. The course is a mix of practical and theoretical approaches to language study and complements most other subjects at A level. You might find it particularly useful if you want to pursue careers that demand higher level communication and analytical skills such as law or journalism.

What you need to get on

Grade 5 in GCSE English Language

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

  • Rainhill Sixth Form

    Warrington Road Rainhill, Prescot, L35 6NY

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Prescot

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