The English Language GCSE course is taught in tandem with the English Literature GCSE course, with some overlap of skills. English Literature exams cover set texts and unseen material. Over the duration of the course, pupils will be examined on a Shakespeare play, 19th Century Prose, an anthology of 15 poems, modern prose/drama and unseen poetry. At the start of year 10, pupils may well study texts from outside the syllabus to hone the analytical skills they require as we move to study texts set for the exam.
To join our Sixth Form we ask for nine GCSEs including Mathematics and English, with a minimum Grade 7 in the subjects that you wish to study, or in a related subject where the proposed course is in a new subject.
The first round assessment is a 90-minute, bespoke computer based test. The exam includes verbal and non-verbal reasoning, English and maths questions. The assessment will take place on the school premises. Pupils who are successful in round one are called back for interview. Applicants are not required to bring books, projects or other work with them to interview. We ask one or both of an applicant’s parents or guardians to attend at this time.
About Education Provider
| Region | East of England |
| Local Authority | Hertfordshire |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Boys |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £24,549 |
| Address | Butterfly Lane, Elstree, WD6 3AF |
The English Language GCSE course is taught in tandem with the English Literature GCSE course, with some overlap of skills. English Literature exams cover set texts and unseen material. Over the duration of the course, pupils will be examined on a Shakespeare play, 19th Century Prose, an anthology of 15 poems, modern prose/drama and unseen poetry. At the start of year 10, pupils may well study texts from outside the syllabus to hone the analytical skills they require as we move to study texts set for the exam.
To join our Sixth Form we ask for nine GCSEs including Mathematics and English, with a minimum Grade 7 in the subjects that you wish to study, or in a related subject where the proposed course is in a new subject.
The first round assessment is a 90-minute, bespoke computer based test. The exam includes verbal and non-verbal reasoning, English and maths questions. The assessment will take place on the school premises. Pupils who are successful in round one are called back for interview. Applicants are not required to bring books, projects or other work with them to interview. We ask one or both of an applicant’s parents or guardians to attend at this time.