GCE A Level in English Language
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.
55 providers teach this exact qualification.
North West12
Altrincham Grammar School For Boys
Altrincham · 2 years
They ask for: See the school admissions policy for entry requirement to the Sixth Form. Not applicable to book- admission to the Sixth Form is required.
Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School
22 months
They ask for: To study A-Level English Language at BRGS, you will need a minimum of grade 6 in English Language.
Their versionFreeBlackburn · 2 years
They ask for: You will need 4 GCSEs at Grade 5 or above. Please note that you will need a Grade 5 in GCSE English Language and Grade 4 in GCSE English Literature.
Their versionFreeSt. Helens · 2 years
They ask for: Students should be aged 16 to 18 years old. You will need grade 5 in GCSE English Language and a grade 5 in GCSE English Literature (if studied).
East Lancashire Learning Group
Nelson · 2 years
They ask for: 3 GCSE passes at a minimum of Grade 4 and 2 at Grade 5, which must include English Language or Literature and Maths at Grade 4.
Barrow-In-Furness · 1 year
Entry requirements not listed.
Frodsham · 24 months
Entry requirements not listed.
Their versionFreeOldham · 2 years
They ask for: 4-5 GCSE's grade 4 (C) or above including English and maths or a relevant Level 2 qualification.
Their versionFree18 months
They ask for: You must have achieved at least a grade 5 in English Language GCSE.
Their versionFreeSale · 2 years
They ask for: A minimum Attainment 8 score of 60. A grade 6 in GCSE English Language and Maths. A grade 6 in the subject you wish to study (or two grade 6s if you wish to stu
Their versionFreeWigan · 2 years
They ask for: Full details available on our website, click on the ‘Go to course’ button below.
Their versionFreeManchester · 2 years
They ask for: 6 grades A*-C including 2 grade Bs; 2 or more of English, Maths and Science at A*-C; grade C or above in GCSE English Language
South East10
Aylesbury · 2 years
They ask for: A Minimum of 44 points from the best 8 GCSEs (or equivalent) including English Language and Mathematics. At least a grade 5 in English Language and Maths. At le
Their versionFreeThames Ditton · 2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
Their versionFreeHavant and South Downs College
Waterlooville · 2 years
They ask for: 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above to include a grade 5 for GCSE English Language and / or English Literature.
Havant and South Downs College
Waterlooville · 2 years
They ask for: Five GCSEs at grade 9-4. You must have achieved at least a grade 5 in English Language or English Literature
Reading · 2 years
They ask for: 5 GCSE�s at grade 5+ (or Merit+ in equivalents). If the 5 passes does not include English (language or literature) and mathematics of grade 5+, students must, i
2 years
They ask for: 5 GCSE A* to C or 9 to 5 including C or 5 in English Language or Literature
Crawley · 2 years
They ask for: Grade 5 in English
Their versionFreeSt John The Baptist Catholic Comprehensive School, Woking
2 years
They ask for: Minimum requirement for sixth form entry: Grade 5 in English and Maths plus any 3 Grade 4s. Specific subject requirement: Grade 6 in GCSE English
New Milton · 9 months
They ask for: A minimum of 5 GCSE passes at grade 5 and above is preferred (which must include English and English Literature)
Their versionFreeBrighton · 2 years
They ask for: Standard advanced entry requirements
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London8
Enfield County School For Girls
Enfield · 2 years
They ask for: At least 3 GCSE passes at grade 6 or above At least 2 further GCSE passes at grade 5 or above These 5 or more GCSE’s must include English Language and Mathemati
Their versionFreeLondon · 2 years
They ask for: GCSE APS 5.0 or higher; 5 in English, 6 is Prefered
London · 2 years
They ask for: 5 GSCE Grade A* to C
Their versionFreeChislehurst · 2 years
They ask for: GCSE English Language B or better GCSE English Literature B or better
Their versionFreeUrsuline High School Wimbledon
2 years
They ask for: Grade 6-9 in English Language OR English Literature
Their versionFreeWilliam Perkin Church of England High School
Greenford · 2 years
They ask for: Grade 6 in GCSE English (Language or Literature) and grade 6 in another humanity (e.g. RE, History or Geography). As well as these specific requirements you wil
London · 2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
London · 2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
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East Midlands6
2 years
They ask for: For all Sixth Form courses, students must have five GCSE (or equivalent) passes at Grades 9-4, which must include Mathematics. For this course both GCSE English
Their versionFreeDerby · 2 years
They ask for: See LCS Sixth Form prospectus for further details. https://www.littleover.derby.sch.uk/content/6prospectus/files/prospectus2024.pdf
Their versionFreeCorby · 2 years
They ask for: 5 in Music GCSE
Chesterfield · 2 years
They ask for: All students are advised to have a GCSE grade 5 or above in English Language. If you want to study English Literature, you should also have at least grade 5 in
Their versionFreeNorthampton · 2 years
They ask for: Grade 6 or above in GCSE English Language and in GCSE English Literature
Their versionFreeNottingham · 2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
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East of England6
Norwich · 176 hours
They ask for: A minimum of 6 GCSEs (or equivalent) to start on 4 A/S Levels. These must be from at least 4 separate courses, with 4 GCSEs at A*-C and English & maths at grade
Their versionFreeLuton · 2 years
They ask for: In addition to our general entry requirements, you must have: GCSE English grade 4
Their versionFreeSt. Albans · 24 months
They ask for: 5 GCSE grades 9 -5 including a level 6 in English Language.
Their versionFreeSir Isaac Newton Sixth Form Free School
Norwich · 2 years
They ask for: Our core entry requirements are six or more GCSEs at grade 5, and at least a 5 in English and mathematics, although retake courses are offered. You will also ne
Their versionFreeBeccles · 2 years
They ask for: Ideally Grades 5 / 6 GCSE English Language/ English Literature
Their versionFreeRickmansworth · 2 years
They ask for: 5 GSCEs Grade 5 including Maths, minimum grade 6 in subject
South West4
Bristol · 2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
Exeter and North Devon Colleges Group
Exeter · 165 hours
They ask for: See website for futher details
Hartpury College of Further Education
Gloucester · 2 years
They ask for: You will need a minimum of five GCSEs at grade 4 or above to include Mathematics and English Language, as well as: Grade 6 or above in Maths and English Languag
Truro · 2 years
They ask for: Five GCSEs at grade 4 or above including a minimum of grade 6 in English Language and grade 5 in English Literature. Successful A Level students would normally
North East4
Consett · 24 months
They ask for: 4-5 GCSEs grade 4 (C) or above including English and Maths Grade 6 or above in GCSE English Language
Their versionFreeNewcastle Upon Tyne · 2 years
They ask for: 6 GCSEs at Grade 9-4 with minimum Grade 5 or above in English Language.
24 months
They ask for: Students must achieve 5 qualifications at Grade 4 or above to return to 6th Form at PCHS.
Their versionFreeSunderland · 153 hours
They ask for: You will need 5 GCSE's at grades 5-9, including English.
West Midlands3
Hereford · 2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
Herefordshire, Ludlow, and North Shropshire College
Hereford · 2 years
They ask for: A minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade 4 (grade C) including English.
Shifnal · 2 years
They ask for: Requirements are at least 11 points in GCSE English Language and GCSE English Literature.
Their versionFree
Yorkshire and The Humber2
Shelley College, A Share Academy
Huddersfield · 2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
Their versionFreeShipley · 24 months
They ask for: To study English Language you must have achieved a grade 6, or higher, in both English Language and English Literature at GCSE.
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