The English qualifications as a whole develop reading, writing, creativity, group work, individual research, oral skills, and conceptual and aesthetic discussion. English qualifications are useful for careers in the arts, media and journalism, teaching, law, and personnel functions. They also complement other subjects well where a balanced portfolio of personal skills and academic skills are required, for example, medicine, business, and languages.
GCSE level or higher, level 7 or above (or equivalent), for GCSE. A second English qualification from this list at level 7 or above (or equivalent), is also useful.
- ‘Love Through the Ages’ – study of three texts: one Shakespeare text, one poetry text, and one prose text. Assessment is by written examination and will include two unseen poems and comparison skills are tested. The expectation of independent reading to develop contextual understanding is a must. - Texts in Shared Contexts: Option 2A ‘WW1 and its aftermath’- study of three texts (prose, poetry, and play). Assessment is by written examination and will include comparison skills and unseen texts. - Independent Critical Study: Texts Across Time. Study of two texts one of which must be pre-1900. Assessment is by an extended essay of 2500 words.
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| Region | West Midlands |
| Local Authority | Birmingham |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Scotland Lane, Bartley Green, Birmingham, B32 4BT |
The English qualifications as a whole develop reading, writing, creativity, group work, individual research, oral skills, and conceptual and aesthetic discussion. English qualifications are useful for careers in the arts, media and journalism, teaching, law, and personnel functions. They also complement other subjects well where a balanced portfolio of personal skills and academic skills are required, for example, medicine, business, and languages.
GCSE level or higher, level 7 or above (or equivalent), for GCSE. A second English qualification from this list at level 7 or above (or equivalent), is also useful.
- ‘Love Through the Ages’ – study of three texts: one Shakespeare text, one poetry text, and one prose text. Assessment is by written examination and will include two unseen poems and comparison skills are tested. The expectation of independent reading to develop contextual understanding is a must. - Texts in Shared Contexts: Option 2A ‘WW1 and its aftermath’- study of three texts (prose, poetry, and play). Assessment is by written examination and will include comparison skills and unseen texts. - Independent Critical Study: Texts Across Time. Study of two texts one of which must be pre-1900. Assessment is by an extended essay of 2500 words.