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GCSE English Online

at Activate Learning, Oxford · other provider

Level 2Stepping stonesGCSE1 yearFree

What the college says

Is a lack of an English GCSE holding you back? With a 100% pass rate and success rates that are much higher than the national average, you can enrol with confidence! Our FREE* and uniquely flexible online English GCSE course means that even if you are working full-time or caring for family, you can fit learning around your busy life. We know many people struggled with their English GCSE in the past and helping you through your learning journey is our area of expertise, so our course has been specially designed so that you begin with the basics, then move gradually to more complex material when you are ready. The first thing we will ask you to do when you apply, is complete a short online English assessment. Please don’t worry, it just helps us to understand your starting point so we can best plan your journey. Depending on your knowledge base you may first benefit from the additional support of our FREE Pre-GCSE Functional Skills English online course, getting you ready to progress directly to English GCSE or an alternative online pathway. Our friendly team of education advisers will lay out the best learning path for you. Our August 2022 results for GCSE English Online: 100% passed the course, compared to a national rate of 94.2%, 79% received a grade 4 (equivalent to C) or above, compared to a national rate of 46.1%, . Please note: If you do not have a minimum grade of 4 (C) in English at GCSE you may be able to study this course for free. This would also depend on yo

What you need to get on

This course is delivered online through ‘live’ teaching sessions and digital materials, accessible via a PC/laptop (desirable) or tablet. You will need a few hours a week to practice and study. AC. For further information please visit the Actiate Learning Website at https://www.activatelearning.ac.uk

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

  • Activate Learning

    Online

Start dates

  • 29 September 2026

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