English Language GCSE

Applications Open: - 7th November 2025

Applications Close: - 8th June 2026 (Applications will still be considered after this date)

Other Information:- Please select a minimum of three A-Level courses. Contact Mark.Shenton@sandwich-tech.kent.sch.uk for further course information

Entry Requirements: Some courses have additional entry requirements. These can be found on the prospectus.

Level 3 - 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or higher including English and Mathematics.

Transition - 5 GCSEs at grade 3 or higher. Either English or Mathematics must be at a grade 4.

How to Apply: - Please apply via KentChoices

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*If you have NOT achieved a grade 4 or above in your GCSE then you MUST choose this course.*

Why study this subject?

Many employers and admissions tutors will require you to have English GCSE at grade 5 or above. Students who achieve this will have a much wider variety of options available to them which may include access to advanced level courses or employment. As a Transition Year student it is likely that you will want to progress to A levels in Year 13. Having a good pass in GCSE English will help you with this.

Units that will be studied An appropriate exam board and course route will be chosen based on the English curriculum undertaken in Year 11. You will be required to study this for the whole year, as it is hoped that you will deepen you knowledge and skills significantly and improve your grade significantly at the end of Year 12. This course is exam only.

Assessment Paper 1

1hr 45mins examination 50%

Paper 2 1hr 45mins examination 50%

The course is exam only

If you have NOT achieved a grade 4 or higher in your GCSE then you MUST choose this course.