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IBO Certificate in Higher Level English Language and Literature

at Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy, Dartford · school or sixth form

Level 3Stepping stonesCertificate2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

In English Language and Literature, students learn to: read deeply, explore and analyse a range of literary, non-literary, visual and written texts; use critical theory; and consider the impact of historical, cultural and other contextual factors on texts. In the Language part of the course, students study a range of non-literary texts, which include articles, advertisements, speeches, brochures, biographies, letters and other forms of writing. In the Literature part of the course, students study six literary texts, including two texts in translation and two graphic texts. Three of these lead to internal assessment: Slaughterhouse V, Embroideries and A Thousand Splendid Suns. The other three lead to external assessment: Othello, The Worlds Wife and Hostage.

What you need to get on

5+ GCSE 9-4 grades Grade 6 in English Literature Grade 5 in English Language

How you are assessed

Entry level and Level 1 study, English and maths retakes, and supported programmes.

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

  • Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy

    SIR GEOFFREY LEIGH ACADEMY GREEN STREET GREEN ROAD, DARTFORD, DA1 1QE

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · DARTFORD

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