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GCSE English (Sept '12)

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Course code: CGENG1

Course category: Part-time

End Qualification: GCSE

Starting and ending month: September to June

Course duration: 35 weeks

Time of day: Evening

Course location: City College Brighton and Hove, Pelham Street

Course aims:
As an essential qualification for many jobs and courses, GCSE English aims to develop your oral communication, language, reading and creative writing skills. GCSE English is essential in most workplaces and a basic requirement for courses of further study.

We had 100% achievement at grade ‘C’ and above last year.

Course content:
The course comprises of the study of a variety of texts, the development of writing skills (including punctuation and spelling) and involvement in speaking and listening activities. The course is assessed using a series of controlled assessments througout the course and a final exam at the end.

Facilities for students:
You will have full use of college facilities

Tutors:
Julia Tindle is a fully qualified English teacher, experienced in teaching the over 19s.

Assessment: 8 controlled assessments throughout the course and a final exam.

Awarding Body: Edexcel

Entry Requirements:
All students will need to pass an English assessment to assure that their current English skills are at a sufficient level to cope with the demands of the course

Interview for entry: Interview required

Progression and links:
GCSE English is an essential qualification to progress onto most further and higher education courses

GCSE English is widely recognised and valued by employers.

Costs of your Course:
There are five parts to the cost of your course:

  1. Tuition Fees
  2. College registration
  3. Awarding Body registration
  4. Resource Fee
  5. Exam / Assessment Fees

Tuition fees

How much will the Tuition Fees cost?

Below are the fees for this course.

Home/EU students tuition fees (per year): Free


Disclaimer:
Although the information given is believed to be correct at the time of publication, it does not form any part of a contract between City College Brighton and Hove and the student. Courses may be subject to change.

Timetables are subject to change and you should check with your tutor prior to enrolment for the details of your timetable.