Overview
This English course is designed to provide students with the necessary knowledge and experience to competently sit an examination, whether they are currently studying for their GCSEs, just beginning to, are home educated, or seek to retake the subject.
Why this course?
- You will have full access to this course to study at your own pace 24 hours 7 days a week
- You will be assigned a personal tutor for approximately 2 hours every week (unless otherwise agreed upon) for 6 months (from the start date agreed upon) to teach you the course
- Scheme of work to help you structure a full week of studying
- Formative assessments containing end-of-topic quizzes and Tutor-Marked Assignments
- Academic Adviser to oversee your course and offer you general guidance
How much does it cost?
Check here for our course costs. You may be eligible for assistance in covering your fees; check here.
How do I apply?
Enrol online, or contact us.
How will the course be assessed (course code: 8702)?
Students will have formative assessments throughout the course and can be taken in various forms as many times as possible. The summative assessments are the examinations offered by exam boards, such as AQA, which the student will take at the end of the course in any approved exam centre across the country.
Formative assessments include:
- Online Quizzes to help you stay focused and monitor your progression
- Tutor Marked Assignments to consolidate your learning
- Revision materials – various tasks to support revision
Final (summative) Assessment structure:
English Language:
Paper | Paper 1 | Paper 2 |
---|---|---|
Course code | 8700/1 | 8700/2 |
Length of paper | 1 hour 45 minutes | 1 hour 45 minutes |
Marks | 40 | 40 |
% of qualification | 50% | 50% |
English Literature:
Paper | Paper 1 | Paper 2 |
---|---|---|
Course code | 8702/1 | 8702/2 |
Length of paper | 1 hour 45 minutes | 1 hour 45 minutes |
Marks | 64 | 96 |
% of qualification | 40% | 60% |
We advise all students to keep themselves regularly informed on when examinations will be held, as timetables for the May/June 2019 series are subject to changes. AQA’s official examination dates can be found here.
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Course Features
- Lectures 32
- Quizzes 12
- Duration 200 hours
- Skill level All levels
- Language English
- Students 372
- Assessments Yes