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ENGLISH LANGUAGE
EXAMINATION BOARD:
Edexcel
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF COURSE
The Edexcel International GCSE in English Language (Specification A) is designed as a two year course.
The specification includes a wide range of reading and writing. The reading requirements of the course are
covered in the Edexcel Anthology for International GCSE and Certificate Qualifications in English Language
and Literature, for use throughout the course and in the examination.
KEY SUBJECT AIMS
The Edexcel International GCSE in English Language (Specification A) enables students to:
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develop their understanding of the spoken word and the capacity to participate effectively in a variety of
speaking and listening activities
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develop the ability to read, understand and respond to material from a variety of sources, and to
recognise and appreciate themes and attitudes and the ways in which writers achieve their effects
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develop the ability to construct and convey meaning in written language, matching style to audience and
purpose
METHODS OF ASSESSMENT
External Examination: 2 papers (100%)
Paper 1: Reading & Writing tasks based on Section A of the Edexcel Anthology for International GCSE and
Certificate Qualifications in English Language and Literature.
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The assessment of this paper is through a two-hour and 15-minute examination, set and marked by
Edexcel and is a single tier of entry
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The total number of marks available is 60
Paper 2: Reading & Writing tasks based on Section B of the Edexcel Anthology for International GCSE and
Certificate Qualifications in English Language and Literature.
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The assessment of this paper is through a one-hour and 30-minute examination, set and marked by
Edexcel and is a single tier of entry
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The total number of marks available is 30
CAREERS
The skills you gain through studying an English are marketable in most career areas. English graduates find
opportunities in a wide range of careers including: administration; research; finance; general management;
publishing companies; advertising marketing and public relations agencies, and media organisations. The retail,
leisure and tourism sectors also typically recruit English graduates.
GCSE at Grade 4 or above is required for entry into many UK university courses.
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