GCE A Level in English Language
at Wilmslow High School, Wilmslow · school or sixth form
What the college says
The English language A Level course offers students the opportunity to explore the use of English in a range of real-life contexts, investigating how meanings are created. Students will explore a range of texts: spoken, written and multimodal. During this course students will gain a much clearer knowledge and understanding of language as a dynamic and vital form of communication. You can also expect to be inspired by language and have the opportunity to create and investigate areas of your interest.
What you need to get on
A minimum of 5 GCSEs, grades 4 - 9 (A* - C) including grade 5 in 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
Wilmslow High School
Holly Road, Wilmslow, SK9 1LZ
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Start dates
- 2 September 2026 · Wilmslow
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