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Course overview
This iGCSE English Language (Specification A) course is part of Pearson’s suite of International GCSE qualifications. You’ll learn how to understand and critically analyse a wide range of texts, write clearly and effectively, and use grammar and punctuation accurately.
The course follows the same high standards as a traditional GCSE, so your qualification is recognised around the world and opens up the same opportunities for further study.
During your course, you will:
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Read and respond to material from a variety of sources.
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Make comparisons between texts and analyse the ways in which the writers achieve their effects
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Construct and convey meaning in written language, matching style to audience and purpose.
Plus, there’s an optional speaking and listening endorsement to help you develop your spoken communication skills.
Job outcomes
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Roles in Journalism
Study method
- Online
- Blended
- In-class
- Virtual
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Duration study load
You will receive one year of 1-1 tutor support during your course.
Delivery
The study method you choose depends on your per
Study pack: if you choose the study pack option, you will be sent a set of printed course materials.
Study online: if you choose this option, you will be sent your login details to our online portal through which you will access your course materials digitally. You can access your course via a desktop/laptop computer, tablet, or smartphone.
Full tutor support will be available via email.
Entry requirements
There are no specific entry requirements for this course.
Professional recognition
You will achieve an iGCSE in English Language from Pearson Edexcel upon completion of this course.
Assessment
To achieve the qualification, learners will be assessed through two written exams.
Component 1: Non-Fiction Texts and Transactional Writing
Duration: 2 hours and 15 m
Comprising of a mixture of short and long- answer questions.
Texts will be provided in the examination
90 marks available
60% of overall iGCSE grade
Component 2: Poetry and Prose Texts and Imaginative Writing
Duration: 1 hour and 30 mi
Essay-based questions
Texts will be provided in the examination
60 marks available
40% of overall iGCSE grade
Spoken Language Endorsement
If you decide to complete the spoken language assessment, you will attend the exam centre to be assessed in person.
There are no marks given for the spoken language endorsement, but should students choose to complete this, they will be awarded a grade (Not Classified, Pass, Merit, or Distinction). This grade will not count towards your overall final grade for the qualification but will appear as a separate grade on the certificate.
Additional information
Is this a recognised qualification in the UK?
Although iGCSEs are not accredited or regulated by any UK regulatory body, they are widely recognised in the UK as an equivalent to GCSEs. If you are looking to use your qualifications as a part of your pre-requisite for further study, we always suggest that you check the specific entry requirements with the provider.
Subjects
For section A, students will read a variety of high-quality, challenging non-fiction texts
For Section B, students will explore and develop transactional writing skills. The transactional text types that students will be asked to write are:
• Article for magazine or newspaper
• Speech
• Letter
• Guide
• Review
• Text of a leaflet
For section A, students will study the poetry and prose provided in Part 2 of the Pearson Edexcel iGCSE English Anthology. This will prepare students for responding to the given poetry or prose text from the anthology in the examination.
For section B, students will use what they have learning about writer’s crafts in their reading of fiction to inspire and influence their own imaginative writing. Students will develop a range of creative writing techniques, planning, and proofreading skills.
The spoken language endorsement for this qualification is an optional assessment. Students must demonstrate presentation skills in a formal setting, listen and respond to questions and feedback, and use spoken English effectively.
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