GCSE English Fast Track
Course Summary
Course Code: WEBD25
Start Date: Various
Start Time and Lesson Duration: for hours
Duration: lessons over week(s)
Location: Online Live
Fee: Free Help
Description
This extremely fast-paced, ‘virtual classroom' based course will enable you to achieve GCSE English Language (AQA)
This intensive course is delivered in two sessions per week over 2 terms and will support you to improve your career prospects and to increase your confidence with English. In addition, you will have access to the GCSE distance learning course where you will work through a series of units in your own time, on a day / time that suits you. A tutor will mark the work you submit and give you feedback. You are expected to do an additional 5 hours study a week in your own time. Achieving this qualification can offer you the opportunity to move on to further study, such as Access.
You will need to complete an assessment and attend a virtual pre-course interview with a tutor before starting this course, during which you will be able to discuss all the options available to you. Click on 'How to Enrol' button on the right-hand side of this page to book your assessment.
What Will Happen At My First Lesson
You have a course induction which will include study skills.
This is an online live course with access to a self-study course. This means that you can complete activities and tasks when it suits you, however, you are required to complete a minimum of five hours working online and are expected to attend two 2 hour sessions per week. This is an intensive course which requires self-motivated independent learners.
What Qualification/Level is this course?
Please note that in order to enrol onto a GCSE course it is a requirement that you attend a pre-course meeting with a tutor to discuss the suitabilirty of the course.
It is recommended that you undertake only one GCSE per year. Please discuss this with your tutor.
GCSE English Language AQA
Examinations Venue Disclaimer
Please note, you may be required to travel to an alternative ACL Centre when
taking your examination or assessment. This will be communicated to you at the
earliest opportunity.
Due to the intensity of the course it may not be possible to arrange access arrangements for exams
Who is this course for?
For any learner who, having successfully completed the initial assessment, wants to gain
a GCSE in English Language in a very intensive format. High levels of motivation
and commitment are necessary to complete an online course of study at GCSE
level.
What can I expect to learn?
Topics covered by GCSE English include: speaking and listening; creating presentations; developing the ability to construct and convey meaning in written standard English; and, interpreting texts from 19th, 20th and 21st centuries.
How will I learn?
This fast track GCSE is a combination of weekly online live sessions with a tutor and other learners alongside access to a self-study course. You will complete your course of study with the guidance and support of your online tutor. You will be expected to attend two 2-hour sessions a week in addition to completing self-study tasks. Tutorials may be provided by different tutors and there will be a number of additonal daytime tutorials available and some evening tutorials.
How will I know how well I am doing?
You will receive regular feedback from your tutor on the work you submit.
You will also complete a personal progress record to help the tutor support your learning needs.
Will I need to do extra work at home?
This is an online course where substantial home study is essential.
This is an intensive course over 17 weeks. All work will need to be completed to ensure you gain the most from your course.
What will I need to provide?
You need to have access to a device where you can comfortably work for several hours. You need to have sufficient Wi-Fi and be able to access Teams or our Virtual Learning Environment for your weekly sessions.
Are there any other costs?
No
What can I do next?
You can progress onto further studies including Access to HE courses. Your tutor can support you with this.
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Further Information
For all enquiries regarding this course please contact 0345 603 7635.