English Language A' level

The study area AM English is informed by the National Curriculum Framework (NCF). The Edexcel International A’Level English is informed by Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF).

The Syllabus assumes knowledge of English Language at SEC Level (or equivalent). English Literature at SEC Level (or equivalent familiarity with close study of texts), while not an obligatory requirement, is recommended, as experience has shown that it helps students acquire a readier competence in the literature-related components of the Syllabus. However, if the student hasn’t obtained this O’Level, we will help out with covering the pre-requisite knowledge as well.

At the end of the programme, the student will be able to: 

• write lucidly, fluently and accurately on of a number of subjects
• use appropriate vocabulary and style
• summarise or adapt material for a given purpose
• demonstrate flexibility and adaptability in using studied material
• demonstrate understanding of the content and purpose of previously unseen material, drawn from a wide variety of sources
• respond with understanding to texts of different types and periods
• understand the ways in which writers’ choices of language, form, structure and rhetoric help to express meaning, outlook, attitude and tone
• demonstrate knowledge of the contexts in which literary works are written and received
• produce informed, independent and critical opinions and judgements
• communicate clearly the knowledge, understanding and insight appropriate to literary studies
• show understanding of some of the key constituents of language at word, clause, sentence and text level
• show understanding of how meanings and forms in language are influenced by variations in mode and context, including personal, cultural and social factors
• speak in English accurately, fluently and coherently
• use varied and appropriate vocabulary, expressions and idiomatic language in different contexts