English is at the heart of what we do at Concord. It is the shared language of our community, of engagement in lessons and enrichment. English as an academic subject is also hugely important in its own right. Students unite at Concord from many different backgrounds and join us with differing abilities in English. To ensure all students are given appropriate challenges and are able maximise their development, we offer GCSE English Literature and Language to those who are fluent in English and GCSE English as a Second Language is offered to those with a lower attainment level when they join us at Concord. All of our English courses support students in learning to question and explore, to articulate their opinions and to engage with the world around them. The ability to express ideas in writing and speaking is the key to success at Concord. We take great pride in the progress that our students make, not only in their English exams, but also in their use of English in other subjects and their confidence when using the language in all aspects of their college life and beyond. For some, this can take them as far as national debating finals.