English Literature at Sixth-Form level teaches students to think independently, giving them time to discuss novels, plays and poetry in real depth. The essays they will write are broad and discursive, using set texts to discuss wider issues relevant to society today such as love, identity, gender fluidity, money, politics and power. The issues that English Literature brings to the fore are relevant to us all as they are fundamentally human. King’s students study OCR A level in English Literature, giving them the opportunity to explore a balanced and exciting range of set texts. The qualification requires the study of an equal amount of poetry, prose and drama written across a range of eras, including the 21st Century, with a detailed study of at least one Shakespeare play. Pupils will not only have the benefit of traditional teaching of set texts for an exam, but will also learn intellectual independence and research skills: the coursework element requires an exciting level of independent study.
Grades 7-9 in GCSE or IGCSE English Literature are desirable: English Literature involves the study of challenging and exciting literature from Chaucer, Milton, Shakespeare, Austen and Bronte, to Joyce, Carter and Atwood. It also requires the writing of well-illustrated analytical essays. Academic expectations are high, but it is important to the department that students develop a love of literature that will outlast school. The emphasis is on enjoyment, and success is rarely far behind.
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Kent |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | £44,490 |
| Sixth Form Fee | £29,175 - £30,900 |
| Address | 25 The Precincts, Canterbury, CT1 2ES |
English Literature at Sixth-Form level teaches students to think independently, giving them time to discuss novels, plays and poetry in real depth. The essays they will write are broad and discursive, using set texts to discuss wider issues relevant to society today such as love, identity, gender fluidity, money, politics and power. The issues that English Literature brings to the fore are relevant to us all as they are fundamentally human. King’s students study OCR A level in English Literature, giving them the opportunity to explore a balanced and exciting range of set texts. The qualification requires the study of an equal amount of poetry, prose and drama written across a range of eras, including the 21st Century, with a detailed study of at least one Shakespeare play. Pupils will not only have the benefit of traditional teaching of set texts for an exam, but will also learn intellectual independence and research skills: the coursework element requires an exciting level of independent study.
Grades 7-9 in GCSE or IGCSE English Literature are desirable: English Literature involves the study of challenging and exciting literature from Chaucer, Milton, Shakespeare, Austen and Bronte, to Joyce, Carter and Atwood. It also requires the writing of well-illustrated analytical essays. Academic expectations are high, but it is important to the department that students develop a love of literature that will outlast school. The emphasis is on enjoyment, and success is rarely far behind.