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English Language: GCSE Part-time

Course Summary

This course is for adult students aged 18+. GCSE English Language is a basic qualification for a broad variety of careers, in order to access most degree-level courses, and it is also useful for those returning to education.

To gain entry on to the course, applicants will need to sit an Initial assessment and achieve a Level 1 or above. Alternatively, applicants who have very recently achieved a grade 3 at GCSE Maths or a Level 1 or above in Functional Skills can gain direct entry.

This course is FREE to those who do not already hold a grade A*-C or 4-9 in Level 2 English.* **

* Exam fee included

** £551 if you already hold a grade A*-C or 4-9 in English

Concession: YES
Government Subsidised: YES
Student Loan Available: NO

Please note: Fees are for 2023/24 entry and apply to students eligible for home fee status. For more information about financial support for students, please click here.

This one year programme commencing in September is open to anyone aged 18+ who does not already have a GCSE grade C or above in English. All applicants will be required to produce evidence of qualifications but the course is also open to mature students with no formal qualifications. No tuition fees are payable. However, acceptance on to this course is subject to initial assessment tasks and an interview.

You will study for three hours per week either during the evening or afternoon. There are many practical activities and you will write for a variety of purposes. You will also read a range of texts, learning to analyse them in a logical and methodical way. In addition, you will undertake a series of speaking and listening tasks designed to improve your communication skills in situations such as job interviews and individual presentations.

What are the aims of the GCSE English Language course?

After completing this course, learners should be able to:

  • Read, understand and respond to various types of writing
  • Follow an argument and understand how writers use language to achieve effects
  • Organise your ideas and to communicate clearly through writing
  • Write in a variety of styles for a variety of purposes
  • Use of correct grammar and Standard English in appropriate contexts
  • Effective communication through speaking and listening
  • Use accurate spelling and punctuation

What else do I need to consider?

Learners are reminded that this is an academic course and you must allow time for private study and home assignments in addition to evening classes. Learners must attend for a minimum of 90% to complete the course successfully.

Disclaimer:

This Nescot College website describes the facilities and courses which the College intends to offer during the academic year commencing Autumn 2024. The web pages are prepared in advance of the academic year to which they relate and every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in these pages is helpful, fair and accurate at the time of printing. However, this information is subject to change over time.

Nescot will take reasonable steps to provide the courses and services as described, however, the College cannot guarantee the provision of any course or facility. Some circumstances, such as staff changes, resource limitations and other factors over which the College has no control, such as industrial action or a change in the law or the level of demand for a particular programme or module (please note that this list is non-exhaustive), may result in the College having to withdraw or change aspects of the programmes, modules and/or student services detailed on the website. This could include, but not necessarily be limited to, programme/module content, staffing, the location where the programme/module is taught or the manner of teaching delivery, and the facilities provided to deliver or support the programme. Where circumstances demand an unavoidable change or where it is necessary for the College to discontinue a programme of study, Nescot will take all reasonable steps to minimise the effect and all proposed changes will be notified to potential applicants who have registered an interest in the relevant programme at the earliest possible opportunity as well as being reflected on the College’s website. In addition, any changes between the website and the proposed course and services will be notified to applicants at the time of making an offer.

All prices quoted may be subject to change and you will be notified of any such change when any offer of a place is made to you by Nescot.

Should you become a student of the College, this notice shall be a term of any contract between you and Nescot. Any offer of a place at the College shall be subject to the student enrolment conditions and the College’s rules and regulations as amended from time to time. A copy of the Nescot’s current terms and conditions can be obtained in writing from Nescot, Quality Office, Reigate Road, Ewell, Epsom, Surrey, KT17 3DS.

Last updated - 23/01/2024

Overview

  • Course Code:

    N7408

  • Study type:

    Part Time

  • Course length:

    32 weeks (3 hours per week).  Tuesday/Wednesdays at 6pm or Wednesdays at 1.30pm (either in College or online)

  • Start date:

    September 2024
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  • Course Code:

    N7408

  • Study type:

    Part Time

  • Course length:

    32 weeks (3 hours per week).  Tuesday/Wednesdays at 6pm or Wednesdays at 1.30pm (either in College or online)

  • Start date:

    September 2024

To gain entry on to the course, applicants will need to sit an Initial assessment and achieve a Level 1 or above. Alternatively, applicants who have very recently achieved a grade 3 at GCSE Maths or a Level 1 or above in Functional Skills can gain direct entry.

This course is FREE to those who do not already hold a grade A*-C or 4-9 in Level 2 English.* **

* Exam fee included

** £551 if you already hold a grade A*-C or 4-9 in English

Concession: YES
Government Subsidised: YES
Student Loan Available: NO

Please note: Fees are for 2023/24 entry and apply to students eligible for home fee status. For more information about financial support for students, please click here.

This one year programme commencing in September is open to anyone aged 18+ who does not already have a GCSE grade C or above in English. All applicants will be required to produce evidence of qualifications but the course is also open to mature students with no formal qualifications. No tuition fees are payable. However, acceptance on to this course is subject to initial assessment tasks and an interview.

You will study for three hours per week either during the evening or afternoon. There are many practical activities and you will write for a variety of purposes. You will also read a range of texts, learning to analyse them in a logical and methodical way. In addition, you will undertake a series of speaking and listening tasks designed to improve your communication skills in situations such as job interviews and individual presentations.

What are the aims of the GCSE English Language course?

After completing this course, learners should be able to:

  • Read, understand and respond to various types of writing
  • Follow an argument and understand how writers use language to achieve effects
  • Organise your ideas and to communicate clearly through writing
  • Write in a variety of styles for a variety of purposes
  • Use of correct grammar and Standard English in appropriate contexts
  • Effective communication through speaking and listening
  • Use accurate spelling and punctuation

What else do I need to consider?

Learners are reminded that this is an academic course and you must allow time for private study and home assignments in addition to evening classes. Learners must attend for a minimum of 90% to complete the course successfully.

Disclaimer:

This Nescot College website describes the facilities and courses which the College intends to offer during the academic year commencing Autumn 2024. The web pages are prepared in advance of the academic year to which they relate and every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in these pages is helpful, fair and accurate at the time of printing. However, this information is subject to change over time.

Nescot will take reasonable steps to provide the courses and services as described, however, the College cannot guarantee the provision of any course or facility. Some circumstances, such as staff changes, resource limitations and other factors over which the College has no control, such as industrial action or a change in the law or the level of demand for a particular programme or module (please note that this list is non-exhaustive), may result in the College having to withdraw or change aspects of the programmes, modules and/or student services detailed on the website. This could include, but not necessarily be limited to, programme/module content, staffing, the location where the programme/module is taught or the manner of teaching delivery, and the facilities provided to deliver or support the programme. Where circumstances demand an unavoidable change or where it is necessary for the College to discontinue a programme of study, Nescot will take all reasonable steps to minimise the effect and all proposed changes will be notified to potential applicants who have registered an interest in the relevant programme at the earliest possible opportunity as well as being reflected on the College’s website. In addition, any changes between the website and the proposed course and services will be notified to applicants at the time of making an offer.

All prices quoted may be subject to change and you will be notified of any such change when any offer of a place is made to you by Nescot.

Should you become a student of the College, this notice shall be a term of any contract between you and Nescot. Any offer of a place at the College shall be subject to the student enrolment conditions and the College’s rules and regulations as amended from time to time. A copy of the Nescot’s current terms and conditions can be obtained in writing from Nescot, Quality Office, Reigate Road, Ewell, Epsom, Surrey, KT17 3DS.

Last updated - 23/01/2024

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