Head of Department
Mrs. Jennifer Turner
Head of English
English Language
Exam Body
Edexcel
Head of Department
Mrs Jennifer Turner
English Language is a compulsory subject which aims to improve speaking, listening, reading and writing.
There is a single-tier entry which leads to iGCSE grades 9 to 1.
There is one unit for examination and two written coursework units which examine pupils’ ability to write analytically and creatively. It is anticipated that the majority of coursework will be completed in Year 10.
Assessment
Exam (60%)
One 2-hour 15-minute paper divided as follows:
Reading:
- Unprepared passage
- Section A of the Edexcel Anthology
- One comparison question
Writing:
- Transactional writing
- To inform, explain, describe
Coursework (60%)
Two coursework assignments:
- Analytical essay exploring a topic in two texts and a short commentary
- Personal and imaginative writing piece.
