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Introduction to GCSE English

NONVOC
GCSE

Course Overview

This prerequisite course is designed to prepare you for the GCSE English programme. As part of the course students must undertake a class examination. A minimum of 80% attendance is expected. Successful candidates can progress to undertake the full GCSE programme, where additional tuition and examination fees will apply. Others will be guided towards Essential Skills programmes which are free of charge and will develop the skills you need to support your success in a GCSE programme the following year.
  • Study Mode
    Part-Time
  • Duration
    8 Weeks
  • Campus
    Strabane
    Strand Road
    Greystone

Important Message

Fees must be paid at the time of enrolment, or arrangements should be put in place to pay by instalments. The full fee includes tuition, registration and examination fees (where relevant). Depending on your circumstances you may be entitled to a reduced (concessionary) fee. Reduced fees are applied to the cost of tuition only. Failure to enrol before the Awarding Body deadline may result in you incurring a late fee.

Available Sessions

  • Course
    Campus
    Type
    Start Date
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  • Course: Introduction to GCSE English Ref D130
    Campus: Strand Road
    Type: Part Time
    Start Date: 12/09/2023
    (Tue:12:00PM-2:30PM /)
    Fees:
     Full £65.00
    Concession £65.00
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  • Course: Introduction to GCSE English Ref D131
    Campus: Strand Road
    Type: Part Time
    Start Date: 12/09/2023
    (Tue:7:00PM-9:30PM)
    Fees:
     Full £65.00
    Concession £65.00
    Apply now
  • Course: Introduction to GCSE English Ref L037
    Campus: Greystone
    Type: Part Time
    Start Date: 13/09/2023
    (Wed:6:30PM-9:00PM)
    Fees:
     Full £65.00
    Concession £65.00
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  • Course: Introduction to GCSE English Ref S026
    Campus: Strabane
    Type: Part Time
    Start Date: 13/09/2023
    (Wed:6:30PM-9:00PM)
    Fees:
     Full £65.00
    Concession £65.00
    Apply now

You may be eligible for funding on this course *

If you are an employer or employee of a NI based company

* Terms and Conditions apply

Course Offering

  • Site location Strabane Strand Road Limavady Greystone
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Entry Requirements

UK Requirements

This course is designed for native speakers of English. Ideally, learners will have a GCSE English grade D or Essential Skills Literacy Level 2. At the end of 8 weeks, there will be an assessment and learners may progress to the follow-on GCSE course .

Additional Information

Places are limited and learners should only enrol if they have the time and commitment to complete the programme. Independent learning is needed outside the timetabled hours to consolidate and improve your skills.

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Meet our students

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    After graduating from NWRC I went to Queens University to study a BSc in Chemistry, followed by a PGCE. I'm now working as a full-time Chemistry teacher.
    Holly Miller (Medical & Applied Science)
  • Image of Suzanne Ramage
    When I finish my Foundation Degree I plan to progress to University and do a Bio-Medical Degree and eventually work in a forensic lab.
    Suzanne Ramage

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