At the heart of this study are three core skill areas, each one of them central to our lives beyond the classroom: the ability to read critically and to explore ideas and stories in literature; the ability to discuss and debate points of view, weigh up evidence and synthesise arguments; and the ability to translate complex ideas into cogent, coherent writing that considers diverse viewpoints before reaching an evaluative, personal conclusion.
Normally we would consider the candidate’s projected or actual GCSE results. Generally we expect candidates to obtain at least five GCSEs at grade 5 and above in order to follow an AS/A level programme, with at least grade 6 in the subjects selected for studying at A level, or in relevant subjects where a student is starting a subject from scratch (such as Psychology or Business Studies). We reserve the right to alter these expectations on a case-by-case basis. Those not undertaking GCSEs will need to show suitable ability.
Component 1 (9ETO/01) Drama - Tragedy Section A: One essay from a choice of two on Hamlet, linked to wider critical reading. Section B: One essay, from a choice of two, on A Street Car Named Desire. 35 marks 25 marks Open book exam 2 hours 15 mins 30% of A level Component 2 (9ETO/02) Prose One essay comparing two texts, from a choice of two questions, on The Picture of Dorian Gray and Dracula. 40 marks Open book exam 1 hour 15 mins 20% of A level Component 3 (9ETO/04) Poetry Section A: One essay, from a choice of two, comparing an unseen poem written post-2000 in comparison with a named poem from a prescribed anthology: Poems of the Decade: An Anthology of the Forward Books of Poetry 2002-2011. Section B: One essay, from a choice of two, on either a selection of poetry by Keats or Chaucer. 30 marks 30 marks Open book exam 2 hours 15 mins 30% of A level Component 4 (9ET0/03) Coursework One extended comparative essay, on two studentchosen texts, of 2500 to 3000 words. 20% of A level
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| Region | East of England |
| Local Authority | Hertfordshire |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | £29,439 - £37,608 |
| Sixth Form Fee | £13,041 - £21,711 |
| Address | Barrington Road, Letchworth Garden City, SG6 3JZ |
At the heart of this study are three core skill areas, each one of them central to our lives beyond the classroom: the ability to read critically and to explore ideas and stories in literature; the ability to discuss and debate points of view, weigh up evidence and synthesise arguments; and the ability to translate complex ideas into cogent, coherent writing that considers diverse viewpoints before reaching an evaluative, personal conclusion.
Normally we would consider the candidate’s projected or actual GCSE results. Generally we expect candidates to obtain at least five GCSEs at grade 5 and above in order to follow an AS/A level programme, with at least grade 6 in the subjects selected for studying at A level, or in relevant subjects where a student is starting a subject from scratch (such as Psychology or Business Studies). We reserve the right to alter these expectations on a case-by-case basis. Those not undertaking GCSEs will need to show suitable ability.
Component 1 (9ETO/01) Drama - Tragedy Section A: One essay from a choice of two on Hamlet, linked to wider critical reading. Section B: One essay, from a choice of two, on A Street Car Named Desire. 35 marks 25 marks Open book exam 2 hours 15 mins 30% of A level Component 2 (9ETO/02) Prose One essay comparing two texts, from a choice of two questions, on The Picture of Dorian Gray and Dracula. 40 marks Open book exam 1 hour 15 mins 20% of A level Component 3 (9ETO/04) Poetry Section A: One essay, from a choice of two, comparing an unseen poem written post-2000 in comparison with a named poem from a prescribed anthology: Poems of the Decade: An Anthology of the Forward Books of Poetry 2002-2011. Section B: One essay, from a choice of two, on either a selection of poetry by Keats or Chaucer. 30 marks 30 marks Open book exam 2 hours 15 mins 30% of A level Component 4 (9ET0/03) Coursework One extended comparative essay, on two studentchosen texts, of 2500 to 3000 words. 20% of A level