Advanced GCE in English Language

Level 3A levelsGCE A levelOxford Cambridge & RSA Examinations

The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for. It is approved for 16 to 18 study, so it can be taken as part of a study programme.

66 providers teach this exact qualification.

East of England10

Arthur Mellows Village College
Peterborough · 2 years
They ask for: Students will need to have at least a Grade 6 or above in both English Language and English Literature.
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Biddenham International School and Sports College
Bedford · 2 years
They ask for: See web site for details
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Clacton County High School
Clacton-On-Sea · 2 years
They ask for: 4-5 GCSEs at grade 4 (C) or above including English and maths.
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Copleston High School
Ipswich · 2 years
They ask for: Centre requirements and at least a grade 5 in English Literature and English Language.
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East Norfolk Sixth Form College
Great Yarmouth · 12 months
They ask for: Completion of AS level.
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Harlow College
Harlow · 2 years
They ask for: A minimum score of 5 from 7 GCSEs to include English, Maths, and science along with four other GCSE grades or equivalent (not including short courses or Citizen
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One Sixth Form College
Ipswich · 2 years
They ask for: At least 6 GCSEs at grades 9-4 , including grade 5 in GCSE English Language and English Literature (Level 2 vocational qualifications at Merit or Distinction wi
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St Thomas More High School
Westcliff-On-Sea · 2 years
They ask for: 6 GSCE Grade 9 to 5 (inc En & Ma)
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The Appleton School
Benfleet · 2 years
They ask for: GCSE grade 6 in English Language and English Literature.
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Thomas Mills High School & Sixth Form
Woodbridge · 2 years
They ask for: English Language GCSE Grade 5
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South East10

Cardinal Newman Catholic School
Hove · 24 months
Entry requirements not listed.
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Epsom and Ewell High School
Epsom · 2 years
They ask for: 5 GCSE Grade A* to C
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Newlands Girls' School
Maidenhead · 22 months
They ask for: Course requirements You will need a Grade 6 minimum in both English Language GCSE .
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Ranelagh School
Bracknell · 2 years
They ask for: Students who wish to study English Language at this level are expected to enjoy reading widely. Prospective students are expected to achieve grade 6 or above in
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St Paul'S Catholic College
2 years
They ask for: Five GCSEs grade 4 and above, including English & Maths. Minimum of Grade 6 in English Language GCSE.
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The Windsor Forest Colleges Group
Berkshire · 36 weeks
They ask for: Requires GCSEs in English language at grade 5, plus the standard entry requirements of an A Level or mixed programme.
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The Windsor Forest Colleges Group
Berkshire · 36 weeks
They ask for: Requires GCSEs in English language at grade 5, plus the standard entry requirements of an A Level or mixed programme.
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Trinity School
Newbury · 1 month
They ask for: Five grade 5s in GCSE to include a grade 6 in GCSE English
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Weald School, The
Billingshurst · 2 years
They ask for: 5 GSCE Grades 9-4 Grade 5 in GCSE English Language (Grade 6 preferred).
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Westlands School
Sittingbourne · 2 years
They ask for: In addition to the general requirements for access onto A Level courses pupils would be expected to achieve a grade 6 in either English Language or Literature.
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West Midlands9

Abbot Beyne School
Burton-On-Trent · 2 years
They ask for: Five Grade 4s or above, including Maths and English, and Grade 5+ in English Language.
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Alleyne'S Academy
Stone · 2 years
They ask for: See Prospectus
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Hanley Castle High School
Worcester · 2 years
They ask for: 5 GCSEs Grade 4 to 9
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Heart of England School
Coventry · 2 years
They ask for: Each student will need to achieve a minimum average points score of 4.8 from the best 8 results; with a Grade 4 or higher in Maths and English Language or Liter
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King Edward Vi School
Lichfield · 2 years
They ask for: Grade 6 in English Language and English Literature. Plus Grade B in English Language and English Literature.
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Sandwell Academy
West Bromwich · 2 years
They ask for: Must be aged 16-18, and meet the course requirements, available on our website
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St Thomas More Catholic School and Sixth Form College
Nuneaton · 2 years
They ask for: GCSE grade 5 in English Language (and preferably a grade 5 in English Literature)
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Thomas Telford School
Telford · 2 years
They ask for: 6 GCSEs (Grade 9 - 5) including Grade 5 in Mathematics and Grade 6 in English Language
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Walsall Academy
Walsall · 2 years
They ask for: Grade 6 in GCSE English Language
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North West8

Keswick School
Keswick · 2 years
They ask for: GCSE Grade 6 or above in English language and grade 5 or above in English literature
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Ormiston Bolingbroke Academy
Runcorn · 24 months
They ask for: 4 GCSEs including a Grade 5 in English
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Parrs Wood High School
360 hours
They ask for: 5 in English Lit and 6 in English Lang
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Queen Elizabeth School
Carnforth · 2 years
They ask for: 5 GCSE grades at 9 - 5 including at least a grade 5 in English Language and Maths.
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Queen Elizabeth Studio School
2 years
They ask for: 5 GCSE grades at 9 - 5 including at least a grade 5 in English Language and Maths.
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Saint Ambrose College
Altrincham · 2 years
They ask for: 4-5 GCSEs at grade 4 (C) or above including English and maths.
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Ulverston Victoria High School
Ulverston · 2 years
They ask for: GCSE Grade 6 (B) in English Language and Literature.
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Wirral Grammar School For Girls
Wirral · 2 years
They ask for: GSCE 6 grade 5 (or C) in any any subjects including Maths and English Language, with min. 5 at grades 6 (or B). 7 to do Maths, Chemistry, Physics. 6 to do Biolo
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East Midlands7

Boston High School
Boston · 2 years
They ask for: 5 x 4-9 GCSE grades. Grade 4 or above in GCSE English.
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Brookvale Groby Learning Campus
Leicester · 2 years
They ask for: 6 GCSEs at grade 4 or above including English and maths. Students achieving at least a Grade 5 GCSE in English Language or English Literature will be considered
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Loughborough College
Loughborough · 2 years
They ask for: Minimum Entry RequirementsAll Loughborough College Sixth Form courses have minimum entry requirements of at least five GCSEs at grade C/4 or above, including En
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Moulton School and Science College
Northampton · 2 years
They ask for: General Entry Criteria: An APS (average GCSE point score) of greater than 4.5 drawn from all GCSE results (from a minimum of 6 entries) Either Maths Grade 4 and
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Queen Elizabeth'S Grammar School, Horncastle
Horncastle · 2 years
They ask for: GCSE grade 6 or above in either English Language or English Literature.
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The Hinkley School
2 years
They ask for: General entry requirements for The Hinckley Sixth Form, plus 5 in GCSE English Language AND Literature.
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Wqe and Regent College Group
Leicester · 2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
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South West7

Cirencester College
Cirencester · 2 years
They ask for: 5+ GCSEs at Grade 4 or above from the�core subjects, including Maths and Grade 5 in English Language. A Grade 5 in English Literature is also recommended.
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Malmesbury School
Malmesbury · 2 years
They ask for: Grade 6 in GCSE English Language; Strong pass of a Grade 5 in GCSE Maths.
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Richard Huish College
Taunton · 2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
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The Castle School
Bristol · 2 years
They ask for: 7 GCSEs at grade 4 or above including minimum grade 5 in GCSE English and English Literature.
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The Kings of Wessex Academy
Cheddar · 2 years
They ask for: Standard Entry Requirements including GCSE Grade 5 or above in English Language. You must be fascinated by language use.
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The Thomas Hardye School
Dorchester · 2 years
They ask for: 6 in either English Language or English Literature and at least 5 in the second English course
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University Centre Somerset College Group
Bridgwater · 2 years
They ask for: Entry Requirements vary depending on the course, please refer to the college website or E-mail info@usccollegegroup.ac.uk for details.
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North East6

Burnside College
Wallsend · 2 years
They ask for: Minimum of five GCSEs at grade 4 or above in appropriate subjects, including Grade 5 or above in chosen subject.
Their version£1,000
Kings Priory School
North Shields · 2 years
They ask for: Grade 6 in GCSE English Language (Grade 5 in English Literature) is a minimum requirement.
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Ponteland High School
2 years
They ask for: Grade 6 English Language or English Literature ? Minimum Grade 5 in the other English ? Minimum of three other subjects at Grade 4 or higher
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Sunderland College
Sunderland · 153 hours
They ask for: You will need 5 GCSEs at grade 5-9, including English.
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The Hermitage Academy
2 years
They ask for: GCSE Grade 5 or above in both Maths & English Language
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The King Edward Vi School
Morpeth · 2 years
They ask for: See Prospectus on School Website
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London6

Harrow High School
Harrow · 2 years
They ask for: GSCE Grade 9 to 5 including Maths & English at grade 6 subject specific entry requirement
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King Solomon High School
Ilford · 2 years
They ask for: 4 GSCE Grade A* to C
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Mill Hill County High School
London · 2 years
They ask for: General school entry requirements - 5 grades 9-5 including English Language and Maths. Plus subject grade requirements - Grade 5 in both GCSE English Language a
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Thomas Tallis School
London · 2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
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United Colleges Group
London · 36 weeks
They ask for: Entry Requirements will be assessed on an individual basis
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Woodhouse College
2 years
They ask for: GCSES: Grade 5 in Mathematics, Grade 6 in English Language, Grade 6 in English Literature required, Grade 6 in an essay writing subject required if English Lite
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Yorkshire and The Humber3

Ermysted'S Grammar School
Skipton · 2 years
They ask for: Applicants will require at least a Grade 6 in GCSE English Language or Literature
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Hessle High School and Penshurst Primary School
Hessle · 2 years
They ask for: GCSE English (5), GCSE Maths (4)
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Hornsea School and Language College
Hornsea · 2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
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