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IGCSE English Language
It’s impossible to get through any day without using the skills developed in
English Language. As well as developing reading and writing, this course is
designed to focus on analytical, communication and drafting skills, which are
transferable across a range of subjects and careers.
Many employers and most higher education establishments therefore want
students to have at least a grade 4 in the subject.
Course Outline:
The course consists of 3
components, as listed
below:
1. Non-Fiction Reading
and Writing (60%
– 2 hour 15 minute
examination)
• Section A – analysing
one unseen text and
one prepared text
• Section B – writing to
argue, persuade or
advise
2. Poetry & Prose analysis
(20% – coursework)
• Students will read a
collection of set texts
and will choose two or
more to explore a given
theme (minimum 800
words)
3. Original Writing (20% –
coursework)
• Students will be given
a variety of tasks to
choose from and will
create a piece of their
own writing (minimum
800 words)
Examination Board:
Edexcel (Spec A)
“GCSE English Language sparks important
debates and leads on to many more
philosophical ideas which can be explored in
other subjects.”
Archie Mayes
Head of Department
Mr K Finniear