A Level English Language
Course Overview
The International A Level English Language course is spread out over two years with the possibility for an Advanced Subsidiary (AS) Level or Advanced (A) Level qualification.
Students will study Context and Identity of Language; Language in Transition; Writing; and Investigating Language.
Students will learn to:
- Develop and apply their understanding of the concepts and methods appropriate for the analysis and study of language
- Explore data and examples of language in use
- Engage creatively and critically with a varied programme for the study of English
- Develop their skills as producers and interpreters of language
- Independently investigate language in use.
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Exam Overview
The Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Level in English Language qualification consists of four externally-examined units. The AS Level consists of the two units (Units 1 and 2) and the A Level consists of two IA2 units (Units 3 and 4). The AS qualification may be awarded as a discrete qualification or may contribute 50 per cent towards the International A Level qualification.
Duration
AS Level: Two units of 1 hour and 45 minutes each A Level: Four units | Two of 1 hour and 45 minutes each and two of 2 hours each
Format
Eexternal assessment offered two times a year for each of the four units.
Components
AS Level | 2 units of 50 marks each A Level | 4 units of 50 marks each