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AQA GCSE English Language

Funding area Essential Skills
ONL/150774/Q/FF
Location:
Delivered online
Start date:
18/09/2025
End date:
04/06/2026
Level:
Level 2
Time:
10:00 - 13:00
Duration:
35 sessions
Course hours:
Course hours

Course hours are the total number of hours you'll spend being taught by your tutor. Self study time is not included within the course hours.

108 hours
Day of week:
VAR
Tutor:
Mandy Godden
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Who can join this course

Online AQA GCSE English courses are available for UK or Irish nationals, or EEA nationals with pre-settled or settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme and those who have lived in the UK for at least three years.
If you do not currently meet this criteria, you may still be able to attend our GCSE courses if you have an eligible residency status, you will be required to provide further details regarding your status before you can be enrolled.

GCSE English is FREE for those who don't already have GCSE English at grade C/4 or above.

Acceptance on a KAE Skills GCSE English course does not constitute an immigration sponsorship and no Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) certificate will be issued.

Before enrolling on a GCSE English course you will need to complete an initial assessment. Please book an assessment at your local centre.

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Is this course for me

If you are seeking employment or career advancement, wishing to help your children with school work or just looking for a new challenge, GCSE English could be for you. Teaching and learning are delivered through real time lessons, discussion, group work, and supported by online resources. Please note GCSE English will require 3-5 hours of self study each week.

What will I need for my course

You will need a laptop or computer with good Internet connection, a working microphone and camera. You should have a dictionary and you may be advised to purchase some texts. Your tutor will advise at the start of the course.

What can I do next

You can progress onto A level English or higher level study with Kent Adult Education or other learning providers.

Session days/times

This course is scheduled to have multiple sessions each week:

  • Thursday 10:00 - 13:00
  • Saturday 10:00 - 14:00

Non teaching dates

This course is scheduled to not be running on the following dates:

  • Thursday, 23 October 2025
  • Saturday, 28 February 2026
  • Saturday, 06 December 2025
  • Saturday, 20 December 2025
  • Saturday, 31 January 2026
  • Thursday, 09 April 2026
  • Saturday, 13 December 2025
  • Saturday, 04 April 2026
  • Saturday, 20 September 2025
  • Saturday, 27 September 2025
  • Saturday, 04 October 2025
  • Saturday, 11 October 2025
  • Saturday, 25 October 2025
  • Saturday, 01 November 2025
  • Saturday, 08 November 2025
  • Saturday, 15 November 2025
  • Saturday, 22 November 2025
  • Saturday, 29 November 2025
  • Thursday, 25 December 2025
  • Saturday, 27 December 2025
  • Thursday, 01 January 2026
  • Saturday, 03 January 2026
  • Saturday, 10 January 2026
  • Saturday, 17 January 2026
  • Saturday, 24 January 2026
  • Saturday, 14 February 2026
  • Thursday, 19 February 2026
  • Saturday, 21 February 2026
  • Saturday, 07 March 2026
  • Saturday, 14 March 2026
  • Saturday, 21 March 2026
  • Saturday, 28 March 2026
  • Saturday, 11 April 2026
  • Thursday, 16 April 2026
  • Saturday, 18 April 2026
  • Saturday, 25 April 2026
  • Saturday, 02 May 2026
  • Saturday, 09 May 2026
  • Saturday, 23 May 2026
  • Saturday, 30 May 2026

Additional Information

Assessment is needed before joining this course. Please contact your local centre to complete an application. Please note there are 3 face to face Saturday sessions as part of the course which will take place at Ashford Gateway on 18/10/25, 07/02/26 and 16/05/26, 10-2pm.

To get the most out of your course we recommend you attend at least 85% of your sessions. If you do have a pre-arranged commitments booked during term time, please let the tutor know in advance so that we can help you catch up on missed sessions and ensure that you still achieve the course outcome.

The course is assessed by two 1 hour 45 min written examinations taking place in May/June and a mandatory Speaking and Listening Assessment. In centre mock exams will take place in January. You will be given further information about exams in the first session of the course by your tutor.

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Joining your course

Delivered online

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If you require any information about joining this online course then please call 03000 41 22 22 and quote the Course Code ONL/150774/Q/FF.