GCSE English (Adult)

GCSE English is a fast-paced, fast-track resit GCSE English Language course for adults, to help you achieve the grade you need to succeed.

If you have not yet achieved your grade 4/C and above in English, then this course is FREE for you!

Many employers require a minimum of grade C/4 in English, so achieving your GCSE could significantly boost your career opportunities. Additionally, if you want to progress to further study, many courses require you to have a grade C/4 in English as a prerequisite.

Applicants for this blended GCSE course will need to be confident with technology and fully committed. Students must attend at the scheduled times and have access to a device with a camera and microphone.

This GCSE English course for adults is divided into two main areas of study, along with a spoken language endorsement:

Component 1: Non-Fiction Texts

Explore a variety of functional 19th-century non-fiction texts. You will:

• Develop skills to analyse and evaluate non-fiction extracts.
• Build transactional writing skills for different forms, purposes, and audiences.
• Use spelling, punctuation, and grammar accurately.

Component 2: Contemporary Texts

Study a range of 20th- and 21st-century prose fiction and literary non-fiction. You will:

• Learn to analyse and compare fiction and literary non-fiction extracts.
• Develop imaginative writing skills to engage your reader.
• Use spelling, punctuation, and grammar accurately.

The final assessment consists of two exams held nationwide at the end of the academic year, typically in May and June. Exam dates are fixed, so please ensure you are available to attend before enrolling.

Throughout the course, your tutor will continually assess your progress, providing individual feedback and tailored assignments aligned with exam requirements. The final GCSE qualification is awarded based on 100% exam performance.

Successfully completing this course opens doors to a wide range of accredited and non-accredited courses at Warrington & Vale Royal College, across a span of subjects. To view all of our courses for adults, click here: View all adult courses

Alternatively, for more information, you can contact our friendly Learner Services Team on 01925 494 400 or learner.services@wvr.ac.uk.  

We have a team of staff dedicated to providing learning support if required, as well as a Wellbeing Team that is on hand to offer guidance, support and help when needed. Additionally, eligible students can access a wide range of finance and funding support to help them during their time at college.

Click here for learning support: https://wvr.ac.uk/college-life/learning-support

Click here for finance support: https://wvr.ac.uk/college-life/financial-support

Warrington & Vale Royal College has been rated as a Good provider in our latest Ofsted inspection. Our tutors are dedicated to helping you achieve your goals in a supportive and inclusive learning environment.

Students wishing to join our GCSE course should ideally have at least a Functional Skills English Level 1 qualification. If you do not have any qualifications, we recommend starting with our Functional Skills pathway before progressing to the GCSE course. This is because GCSE requires a certain level of skills, knowledge, and understanding.

Students whose first language is not English are advised to enrol on one of our ESOL courses first, then the Functional Skills course, before joining the GCSE course.

All applicants should have a very strong grasp of spoken, listening, and reading English. You should also be prepared to complete work outside the classroom.

Finally, all applicants will be required to complete an assessment to ensure they can meet the demands of the course.

For more information about financial support, please visit: https://wvr.ac.uk/college-life/financial-support 

For personalised advice on funding, please contact our Learner Services Team on 01925 494 400 or email learner.services@wvr.ac.uk.

There are no additional costs associated with this course. You will need to provide your own stationery.