GCSE (9-1) in English Language
at Sandwich Technology School, Sandwich · school or sixth form
What the college says
Why study this subject? Many employers and admissions tutors will require you to have English GCSE at grade 5 or above. Students who achieve this will have a much wider variety of options available to them which may include access to advanced level courses or employment. As a Transition Year student it is likely that you will want to progress to A levels in Year 13. Having a good pass in GCSE English will help you with this.
What you need to get on
*If you have NOT achieved a grade 4 or above in your GCSE then you MUST choose this course.* General Entry Criteria Students wishing to follow the Level 2 Transition Year have to achieve: • 5 GCSEs at grade 3 or higher • Grade 4 or higher in either English or Mathematics.
How you are assessed
Entry level and Level 1 study, English and maths retakes, and supported programmes.
What this level means
The GCSE-equivalent step, and the usual route into Level 3.
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
Sandwich Technology School
Deal Road, Sandwich, CT13 0FA
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Start dates
- 5 September 2026 · Sandwich
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