GCSE English Classes
Course Overview
Enhance your English skills with our friendly yet focused part-time classes,
designed to help you gain a GCSE English qualification—a key requirement for
Higher Education and many employers.This course will develop your reading,
writing, speaking, and listening skills, providing you with the confidence and
ability to succeed in further education or the workplace.You will learn in
engaging, structured lessons that follow the GCSE linear specification, working
both independently and as part of a group. Lessons will incorporate a variety of
group, paired, and individual activities, supported by structured lesson plans
and PowerPoint resources to aid your learning.
GCSE English not for you? Why not check out our functional skills courses at
either Castleford or Wakefield College!
What You Will Study
Part-Time GCSE English
1. Develop both written and oral communication skills
2. Learn to interpret and analyse texts
3. Enhance your creative and formal writing abilities
4. Study a range of non-literary texts
5. Improve spelling, punctuation, and grammar in line with the latest specification
3-3.5hrs one day/evening per week.
1. Two end-of-year exams (1 hour 45 minutes each), weighted 50% each
2. Mock exams and formative assessments throughout the year to track progress
Whilst no formal qualifications are required to enrol on this course, before you start you will take part in a one-to-one interview and a skills assessment to determine suitability. This will help us understand your current level and ensure you are placed on the most appropriate qualification to support your learning and progression.
Free (subject to eligibility criteria)
1. GCSE English is a requirement for many jobs and Higher Education courses.
2. Selby College offers a range of progression routes where GCSE English is
essential or highly beneficial.