Page 19 - Seaford College GCSE Curriculum Booklet 2026

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)
Head of Department
Mrs K Tomlinson
“The skills I have developed from studying English
Language have been so beneficial. Learning how to
build and deliver a convincing argument or being
taught how to explore my imagination are life skills
that are only becoming more valuable in today's
world. They also complement many other subjects
and co-curricular activities, allowing you to achieve
your personal best in so many ways, not just English.
”
Fred Hawkins
17