Enrolment Fee £395
The International A Level English Language Online course with Learn Now follows the Pearson Edexcel (YEN01) specification and is equivalent to the qualification you would achieve if attending mainstream college. Once completed, you will obtain UCAS points which will support progression to university in degrees such as English Language, Literature, Creative Writing and Linguistics.
This course would suit adult learners returning to education, students resitting exams or studying alongside other commitments, and learners looking to be accepted into University.
Please note: that the Pearson Edexcel specification is 100% exam based. You will not be required to find a centre who will submit a non-examined assessment (NEA) as the course will be assessed solely through written examination at your chosen exam centre.
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International A Level English Language Course Offers clear skills progression from IGCSE, these courses allow students to build on the skills already gained and prepare for their next steps.
It will use a variety of assessment styles including critical reading, data analysis, evaluation, the ability to develop and sustain arguments and a number of different writing skills which are invaluable for both further study and future employment.
The aims and objectives of these qualifications are to enable students to:
Unit 1:
This unit introduces students to how language is used across a range of different sources. Students will explore how the contexts of production and reception affect language choices in spoken and written language.
Students will explore how writers and speakers present themselves to their audiences, constructing identities through their language choices. They will also demonstrate their understanding by creating a new text.
By concentrating on what language does and how it varies to perform different functions, teaching can build on students’ prior knowledge from GCSE and International GCSE English Language and on their experience as language users.
Candidates answer two compulsory questions: one question from Section A and one question from Section B.
1 hour 45 mins
50 marks
50% of the AS Level 25% of the A Level
Unit 2:
This unit introduces students to the ways in which the English language can vary and change, with a focus on English in a global context and the role of English as an international language.
They will learn to explore and critically evaluate how language varies over time in relation to the mechanisms of language change, rather than the historical development of English.
Students answer two compulsory questions: one question from Section A and one question from Section B based on unseen transcripts. The unseen transcripts are presented in a Source Booklet for students.
1 hour 45 mins
50 marks
50% of the AS Level 25% of the A Level
Unit 3:
In this unit students will demonstrate their skills as writers, crafting texts for different genre, audience, purpose and context. They will also reflect on their work in an accompanying commentary, making connections with their study of a range of specified writing genres and styles.
Students answer two compulsory questions: one question from Section A and one question from Section B.
2 hours
50 marks
25% of the A Level
Unit 4:
In this unit, students will have the opportunity to develop their research skills. They will consolidate their knowledge of language frameworks and key language concepts gained from Units 1, 2 and 3.
Students will apply these skills to one topic area from a choice of:
• Global English
• Child Language Development
• Language and Power
• Language and Technology.
A subtopic for each of the specified topics will be pre-released to provide a focus for students’ research and prepare them for examination.
Pre-released materials will be provided in order for students to focus their research. For each topic a subtopic pre-released on the website (in May for the January examination series and in January for the June examination series).
Students answer two compulsory questions on one overall subtopic: one question from Section A and one question from Section B.
Students in the past have progressed onto the following degrees:
•English Studies •Psychology •Training Teachers •Business Studies •History •Sociology •Law
Studying Advanced Level English at University gives you all sorts of exciting career options, including:
•Teaching and Education •Functional Managers and Directors •Artistic, Literary and Media Occupations •Media Professionals •Public Services •Writer •Journalism
There are no previous entry requirements for this course, however students are expected to have a reasonable standard of literacy.
You have the freedom to start the course at any time and continue your studies at your own pace for a period of up to 24 months from initial registration with the full support of your Tutor.
Our Enrolment fee for this course is noted at the top of this page where you can enrol directly onto the course. This fee includes access to your course including tutor support for 2 years.
Our enrolment fee includes:
The only other fee you will need to pay is for your exams which is due approximately six months prior and this will be paid directly to the exam centre.
Students will be required to arrange and pay for their examinations at a Edexcel approved centre. We can provide an extensive list of these centres for you.
A Level Exams
There are four exams for the full A Level qualification. The length of each exam is as follows:
AS Level Exams
There are two exams for the AS Level qualification. The length of each exam is as follows:
For Edexcel International AS & A Level English Language, learners can:
take Papers 1 and 2 only (for the Edexcel AS Level qualification) or
follow a staged assessment route by taking Papers 1 and 2 (for the Edexcel International AS Level qualification) in one series, then Papers 3 and 4 (for the Edexcel International A Level qualification) in a later series or
take Papers 1, 2, 3 and 4 in the same examination series, leading to the full Edexcel International A Level.
On successful completion of all your exams for the A Level English Language Online Course, you will be awarded one of the following qualifications:
International A Level in English Language with Edexcel | International AS Level in English Language with Edexcel
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The course will require you to analyse how language is used in certain texts (formal, informal or persuasive). You will need to write essays with clear structure and argument. You will also need to evaluate how language affects meaning, power and communication. If you enjoy reading and thinking about how people communicate, these skills should come easy.
If you are able to handle the essay-writing and enjoy reading, this subject should be no problem.
You will not be required to purchase any books with this course. We automatically include logins to our online e-Library which includes access to following eBook(s):
Pearson Edexcel International IAS English Language Student Book 1 – David Grant (Pearson)
Pearson Edexcel International IAL English Language Student Book 2 – David Grant (Pearson)
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A Level English Literature – Studying both Language and Literature will help with critical reading and essay-writing skills. It will deepen your knowledge in literary techniques and support language study. Pathways include a degree in English Literature, Creative Writing and Journalism.
A Level Psychology – Psychology will help you understand how individuals acquire and process language. It will also support your understanding of sociolinguistics and language development.
The Pearson Edexcel English Language course can be taken worldwide except for the UK. Content within the specification is adapted for international learners and the qualification is comparable to UK A Level standards.
There may be a few centres within the UK allowing you to take this specification but it is best to check with us beforehand.
You will receive access and support for two years, however you can complete it much sooner if you want to. Exams for this subject fall in January and June each year and therefore you are able to choose which exam sitting you want to apply for. We have more information on exam timetables here.
