GCSE (for first teaching in 2010) English - J350

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Overview

From September 2010, all learners beginning a new course of GCSE English will need to be working towards the new specifications.

The QCA criteria for English see the introduction of a third GCSE, meaning that from 2010, there will be three GCSE English specifications:

  • GCSE English
  • GCSE English Language
  • GCSE English Literature

In order to achieve performance table points, learners taking GCSE English Language must also be entered for GCSE English Literature. GCSE English must be taken on its own.

All three GCSE English specifications have been designed to be enjoyable and inspiring and to allow you to make the most of your passion for English. They all provide good links to further study for your learners.

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Benefits

You and your learners can benefit from our GCSE English specification because:

  • The content is familiar and in a clear and sensible structure which will make it easy to switch from your current specification, and will give you confidence that you know what is required.
  • Learners study a total of three texts from a set text list chosen by teachers meaning you can be confident that the range and suitability of texts on offer will help engage your learners as well as giving them the best opportunity to shine.
  • There are four mandatory units, one examined and three controlled assessment, which means this specification is most suitable for learners who do not favour exams.
  • 80-90%* of the content is the same as GCSE English Language meaning you can transfer your learners to GCSE English Language easily should you need to.

    • *Subject to QCA decision.