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Form of workCourse Overview
The English Language GCSE is a part-time course designed for students to achieve their GCSE qualification to aid employability and access to further education. GCSE specifications in English language should ensure students can read fluently and write effectively. They should be able to demonstrate a confident control of Standard English and they should be able to write grammatically correct sentences, deploy figurative language and analyse texts.
The course will run on the following dates and times:
Neath College
Monday
6:00pm – 8.30pm
Afan College
Tuesday
6.00pm – 8.30pm
Newtown College
Wednesday
6.00pm – 8.30pm
Pontardawe College
Wednesday
6.00pm – 8.30pm
Brecon Beacons College
Wednesday
6.00pm – 8.30pm
Classes will start week commencing 9th September 2024.
To enrol please click on ‘ENROL NOW’ on the right-hand side underneath the College of your choice.
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A majority of professions require a C in GCSE English as a minimal entry requirement. To begin a PGCE you require a B in GCSE English.
The English language (Wales) GCSE is made up of two equally weighted externally assessed units, and one internally assessed unit. The two externally assessed units test Reading and Writing skills, whilst the internally assessed unit tests Oracy skills. This specification is untierd.
Method of Assessment - Assessment is by two 2 hour examinations and an internally assessed and externally moderated Oracy module.
