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GCSE English Language (9-1) - J351 Teaching from 2015

English Language (9-1) - J351 (from 2015)

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New to OCR

Why move to OCR?

  • A simple and straightforward assessment structure, mirrored in each component, so it is clear to students what they need to do in the exam
  • Straightforward mark schemes which reward student achievement
  • We have included fiction and non-fiction texts so you can co-teach with English Literature saving time and resources.

Our offer

  • Our English team, Ed, Isobel and Keeley are passionate about English and education. With many years’ teaching and assessment experience, they are fully committed to supporting centres’ delivery of our exciting range of English qualifications
  • Opportunities to access the in-house and external subject expertise you need to support your delivery
  • An extensive range of planning and preparation support, which includes schemes of work and delivery guides.

It’s easy to switch

  • If you’re an OCR-approved centre, all you need to do is download the specification and start teaching
  • Sign up for our Q&A webinar exclusively for centres who are thinking of moving to or are new to OCR
  • Attend one of our free teacher network events to meet other English teachers and share their experiences of delivering the OCR course.

We have everything you need to make your move. Start planning your new course and get ready to get passionate about English with OCR.

Summary brochures

  • English qualifications summary brochure Our full range of English qualifications. PDF 959KB

Switching to OCR

  • Moving to OCR - key benefits and support PDF 241KB
  • Switching to English Language GCSE from AQA J351 - PDF 81KB
  • Switching to English Language GCSE from Eduqas J351 - PDF 81KB
  • Switching to English Language GCSE from Pearson (Edexcel) J351 - PDF 81KB

Case studies

  • Castle School PDF 158KB

Next steps

  • Take a look at our resources to support your planning and teaching
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