In studying English Literature A-Level at d’Overbroeck’s you will explore the rich psychology of unforgettable characters, the motives of writers, and the political, social and historical contexts in which texts were written and read. Quite simply, the English Literature A-Level is about almost everything.
Open to 16 to 18-year-olds, our entry requirements depend on whether your child is a UK ir international applicant. Prospective students will be invited to an interview with our Sixth Form Leadership Team.
Component 1: Drama. This written exam lasts 2 hours and 15 minutes and is worth 30% of the total qualification. Component 2: Prose. In this 1 hour written exam, worth 20% of the total, students write an essay comparing Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein and Margaret Atwood’s The Handmaid’s Tale. Component 4: Coursework. Students produce one extended comparative essay (2500-3000 words) referring to two texts. This is worth 20% of the total qualification. Component 3: Poetry. This written exam lasts 2 hours and 15 minutes and is worth 30% of the total.
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Oxfordshire |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Day £21,750 - £28,545; Boarding £44,085 - £55,365 |
| Sixth Form Fee | Unknown |
| Address | 333 Banbury Road, Oxford, Oxford, OX2 7PL |
In studying English Literature A-Level at d’Overbroeck’s you will explore the rich psychology of unforgettable characters, the motives of writers, and the political, social and historical contexts in which texts were written and read. Quite simply, the English Literature A-Level is about almost everything.
Open to 16 to 18-year-olds, our entry requirements depend on whether your child is a UK ir international applicant. Prospective students will be invited to an interview with our Sixth Form Leadership Team.
Component 1: Drama. This written exam lasts 2 hours and 15 minutes and is worth 30% of the total qualification. Component 2: Prose. In this 1 hour written exam, worth 20% of the total, students write an essay comparing Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein and Margaret Atwood’s The Handmaid’s Tale. Component 4: Coursework. Students produce one extended comparative essay (2500-3000 words) referring to two texts. This is worth 20% of the total qualification. Component 3: Poetry. This written exam lasts 2 hours and 15 minutes and is worth 30% of the total.