GCE A Level in English Language
at Trinity School, Carlisle · school or sixth form
Ofsted rated their sixth form provisionGood2024see the detail
What the college says
A level English Language involves the study of written and spoken English, including changes in language over time. There is a mixture of analytical examination-based study and more creative original-writing opportunities. The non-examination unit also offers the opportunity for students to conduct their own research based language investigation. This is a linear course with final external examinations at the end of Year 13. This course will appeal to students who have an interest in how our language is constantly changing and developing. You will have a passion for reading both fiction and non-fiction and an interest in creative writing.
What you need to get on
Three or more grade 5’s with the remainder at least grade 4 (including English Language and Maths at grade 4).
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
Trinity School
Strand Road, Carlisle, CA1 1JB
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