English Language and Literature
Kingswood Secondary Academy - North Northamptonshire
01536741857
Gainsborough Road, Corby, NN18 9NS
Course summary

If you enjoy reading literature and have a passion for exploring how the language influences texts then English Language and Literature A Level will offer you interest and challenge. The variety of assessment styles used, such as re-creative writing, commentary writing, discursive essays, and research-based investigative writing, allows students to develop a wide range of skills. These include the ability to read critically, analyze, evaluate, and undertake independent research, which is invaluable for both further study and future employment.

Entry requirements

At least 5 subjects at grade 4-9/L2P-D* including: Grade 6 in English.

How you'll be assessed

There are two end-of-course examinations, each one accounting for 40% of the overall marks, and one piece of coursework: • Paper 1: Telling Stories • Paper 2: Exploring Conflict • A non-examined assessment of texts of your choosing. 50 marks (20%)

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionEast Midlands
Local AuthorityNorth Northamptonshire
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressGainsborough Road, Corby, NN18 9NS