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English (GCSE Level 1/2)
Astor Secondary School
Astor Avenue, Tower Hamlets, DOVER, CT17 0AS
Available start dates
Available start dates
Application Instructions
Applications Open – 3PM Thursday 6 November 2025
Applications Close – August 2026
Entry Requirements – For Level 3 courses, students must have 5 or more Grade 4s at GCSE. No minimum entry for Level1/2 courses
How to Apply – Please apply via KentChoices
Course Summary
English Language retake students will have the opportunity to work on improving their reading, writing, analytical and organisational skills which are essential for the examination and the wider world.
How will it be delivered and assessed?
The qualification will be 100% examination
Entry requirements
All students wishing to pursue further education courses with us will have to retake English Language if they did not obtain a GCSE grade 4 / C or above in the summer examinations. They will not have to retake English Literature.
Your next steps...
A grade 4-9 in English Language GCSE is a requirement in many areas. The ability to work confidently with English is also an essential life skill. This course gives you a chance to improve your grade.
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