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GCE A Level in English Language

at Ranelagh School, Bracknell · school or sixth form

Ofsted rated their sixth form provisionOutstanding2024see the detail

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

The essential aims of the A Level English Language course are to encourage candidates to deepen their interest in and enjoyment of the use of English. Students will be asked to explore data and examples of language in use, engage creatively and critically with a varied programme for the study of English and develop skills as producers and interpreters of language.

What you need to get on

Students who wish to study English Language at this level are expected to enjoy reading widely. Prospective students are expected to achieve grade 6 or above in both English Language and Literature at GCSE. They will be expected to show a real commitment to the subject and be prepared to extend their learning through independent study. Students should use the library regularly to access critical material to inform their understanding and develop their own critical interpretations.

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

  • Ranelagh School

    Ranelagh Drive, Bracknell, RG12 9DA

    DaytimeClassroom based
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