Students are required to study a minimum of 8 texts at A Level, including at least two examples of each of the genres of poetry, prose and drama.
Academic ability is assessed at age 16 by means of GCSE results, an interview and references from the applicant’s secondary schools. The main entry to the Sixth Form is at age 16, following on from GCSE studies. Entry may be available at other times but is subject to places being available and a student meeting the relevant entry criteria for their chosen subjects. Entry Criteria: A minimum of six GCSE passes (grade 6 or above). A minimum of grade 7 at GCSE in subjects that a student wishes to study at A level. A grade 6 may be considered if the applicant has shown a particular commitment and aptitude to succeed in the subject area. In the case of subjects which have not been taken at GCSE, other relevant subjects will be taken into account.
The English Literature A Level consists of three components: two externally assessed examinations and one non-examined assessment component that is internally assessed by the centre and externally moderated by OCR. Exam 1: 2 hours, 30 minutes (60 marks) - 40% of total A Level Drama and Poetry Pre-1900 -Shakespeare -Drama and Poetry Pre-1900 -(Closed text) Exam 2: 2 hours, 30 minutes (60 marks) - 40% of total A Level Comparative and Contextual Study -Close reading (unseen) -Comparative and Contextual essay -(Closed text) Non-Examined Assessment (One critical or re-creative piece with commentary based on one text; One essay based on two linked texts) - 20% of total A Level (40 marks) Component: Literature Post-1900 -Critical piece OR re-creative writing piece with commentary -Comparative essay
About Education Provider
| Region | North West |
| Local Authority | Wirral |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £13,560 - £14,65 |
| Address | 58 Beresford Road, Oxton, Prenton, CH43 2JD |
Students are required to study a minimum of 8 texts at A Level, including at least two examples of each of the genres of poetry, prose and drama.
Academic ability is assessed at age 16 by means of GCSE results, an interview and references from the applicant’s secondary schools. The main entry to the Sixth Form is at age 16, following on from GCSE studies. Entry may be available at other times but is subject to places being available and a student meeting the relevant entry criteria for their chosen subjects. Entry Criteria: A minimum of six GCSE passes (grade 6 or above). A minimum of grade 7 at GCSE in subjects that a student wishes to study at A level. A grade 6 may be considered if the applicant has shown a particular commitment and aptitude to succeed in the subject area. In the case of subjects which have not been taken at GCSE, other relevant subjects will be taken into account.
The English Literature A Level consists of three components: two externally assessed examinations and one non-examined assessment component that is internally assessed by the centre and externally moderated by OCR. Exam 1: 2 hours, 30 minutes (60 marks) - 40% of total A Level Drama and Poetry Pre-1900 -Shakespeare -Drama and Poetry Pre-1900 -(Closed text) Exam 2: 2 hours, 30 minutes (60 marks) - 40% of total A Level Comparative and Contextual Study -Close reading (unseen) -Comparative and Contextual essay -(Closed text) Non-Examined Assessment (One critical or re-creative piece with commentary based on one text; One essay based on two linked texts) - 20% of total A Level (40 marks) Component: Literature Post-1900 -Critical piece OR re-creative writing piece with commentary -Comparative essay