This one-year GCSE English course is designed to help you build your confidence, develop your English skills and achieve a recognised GCSE qualification. With daytime and evening study options available, you can choose a timetable that works for you.
Throughout the course, you'll develop your ability to read, understand and critically analyse a range of texts, as well as plan, structure and evaluate your own writing.
The course is FREE if you do not already have a GCSE English qualification at grade 4/C or above, or if you live in the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority.
You must be 19 or over on or before 31st August to study on this course.
Applicants must pass an initial assessment.
If English is not your first language, you may need an assessment before enrolling on this course. To discuss further, please contact the ESOL department on 0151 551 7144.
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