About the course
Each individual will be fully assessed by our professional tutors and advised which qualification would best suit his/her needs. Student often find attending a functional skills class beneficial, prior to starting GCSE. If English is not your first language, we will ask you to do an initial ESOL assessment. We offer a range of ESOL classes which may suit your needs better than a GCSE.
Entry requirements
You will need to have either a Functional skills Level 2 English qualification or achieve the minimum standard required during the assessment to be accepted onto the course.
Qualifications
AQA English - new specification (grades 1-9)
What you'll learn (core modules)
The tutor will prepare learners for exam entry for GCSE which is completed in June 2025. The course consists of the preparation for two written examination papers - one in Reading and one in Directed Writing. There is also a Speaking and Listening component which is assessed by a short oral presentation and interview.
Where is the course delivered? (facilities/classrooms)
The class will be planned to be delivered from a classroom in West Suffolk College in Thetford.
In the event that the class size is not big enough to run in Thetford, the class will be run using the I-Immersive classroom suite. Our classrooms are equipped with audio visual hardware and cutting edge technology, allowing a small group of students to study outside of Bury St Edmunds and to receive an engaging live teaching experience closer to home.
Further details will be provided once you submit your enquiry.
Where will this course take me?
This is a recognised qualification for career progression or to qualify for other college/university courses.
How much will it cost?
If you have lived within the EU for the previous 3 years and do not already have a GCSE grade C or above in this subject then you qualify for full course funding.
I'm interested. What should I do now?
INDUCTION and ENROLMENT
Once you apply online, your centre team will send you all the information you need and to assess whether this course is the right level for you.
Alternatively you can phone the office on 01842 760150; email the team on This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Book an Appointment to meet with a member of the team in the office
You will undertake online Initial and Diagnostic Assessments to assess the most appropriate level of study. It is important that you complete this assessment on your own and to the best of your ability.
Your centre team will contact you once this is completed, and talk you through your results, the level that has been set and your prior achievement. You will have the opportunity to agree on the course level and your method of delivery be it online or classroom based. Your identification will be confirmed, and the enrolment process completed. However please be aware that it will be the tutor's discretion to change your level if they feel this is not right for you, once you begin your course.
Days & times
Please contact us for dates and further information