English GCSE · 22/09/2025

English GCSE

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GCSE English Language will give you the opportunity to develop your written skills and improve the quality of the English you use. You will also develop your ability to analyse the effect of language in different texts.

A GCSE English qualification can open up new opportunities to study at a higher education institution or gain employment which requires GCSE English .

You will develop your knowledge and skills in the areas of creative reading and writing, writers' viewpoints and perspectives, spoken language, reading and comprehension and writing effective English.

You will also learn study skills and exam skills to help you achieve success.

You will need to have a good level of English ability (such as that gained from a Level 2 Functional Skills course) or from working in an environment that requires a good level of literacy.

You will be given an initial assessment to check you are at the necessary level. If you are assessed as working at a lower level, you may be offered a Functional Skills English course if spaces are available.

You must be aged 19 or over (as at 31st August 2025) and be a UK resident.

This is an intensive course and you will be required to complete homework assignments each week. For this reason, you must be motivated to learn and be committed to attending fully for the entire academic year.

You will also need a basic level of digital skills in order to access the online elements of the course.

Please bring a pen, note paper or note book, and a folder to store any handouts.

This course has some elements delivered online, so you will need access to a computer or laptop and an internet connection. (Please note that a smartphone or tablet will not be suitable)

If you do not have the necessary IT equipment, you can still apply for the course as there may be opportunity for equipment loan depending on your personal circumstances.

Gaining a GCSE qualification can lead on to further study at a higher education institution or employment that requires GCSE English

£0.00

This course is free for all eligible learners.

GCSE

GCSE

NCFE

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22-Sep-2025 to 18-May-2026

09:30 am to 12:30 pm (Mon)

28 weeks / 84 hours total

Hook Learning Centre

The Hook Centre
9 Green End
Hook
Chessington
KT9 1AE

Please complete the form using the link below. A member of staff will contact you a few weeks before the courses start to confirm your interest and arrange a literacy skills check. Your place on the course cannot be confirmed until this has taken place.
 

For help or more information, email skillsforworkandlife@kingston.gov.uk

Or call any of the numbers below:

• 07511045147
• 07523931498
• 07511045124 (Monday to Thursday)

Enrol on this course