English Language IGCSE Distance Learning Course by Oxbridge

Unleash the power of English Language to inspire, motivate, and challenge your world view. Embark on our IGCSE English Language course, devised to boost your capability to read, engage with and critically analyse a spectrum of texts. Dive deep into the 20th and 21st-century textual influences and understand how writers impact their readers. Gain proficiency in crafting clear, concise and compelling narratives across diverse styles and text formats, including letters, reports, and interviews.

Aiming for accessibility, our course offers a stimulating learning experience suitable for all learners. An English Language IGCSE qualification is a valuable asset across various career paths, given the essential role of written and verbal communication in human connections and comprehension. IGCSEs are a revered qualification in the UK and globally, serving as a significant educational stepping stone for school-leavers.

This self-paced, online course adheres to the latest CAIE IGCSE English Language syllabus, allowing you to learn at your leisure and convenience. With unlimited tutor support, a clear induction, and meticulously structured assignments, you'll acquire the knowledge and skills required to excel in the exam. For those undertaking final exams in the UK, we guarantee access to one of our exam centres.

Your enrolment includes:

• Dynamic content based on the latest course specification
• Fast track option for 2022 exams
• Access to our partnered exam centres (guaranteed exam venue)
• Unlimited tutor support, including study plan assistance
• Exam pass assurance (support until you pass)

English Language is a vital skill for careers requiring comprehensive English proficiency and effective written and verbal communication.

 About the awarding body

• Awarding body: CAIE
• Our course code: X803
• Qualification code: 0990

Cambridge Assessment International Education is the world's leading provider of international education programmes and assessments, reaching over 8 million learners in more than 170 countries.

⏱ Study Hours

Anticipate between 120 and 150 hours of study time, plus additional time for assignment completion.

👩‍🏫 Study Method

Our interactive online learning platform offers diverse media resources, including videos, quizzes, and activities. Materials can be printed for those who prefer physical copies.

📆 Course Duration

Enrolment is open, with the course commencing on 01/09/21. You'll receive logins to MyOxbridge before the start date, with access to learning materials and two years of unlimited tutor support from the official start.

📋 Assessment

Enrolment for Summer 2022 examinations is now open.

Two GCSE standard written exams are required:

Paper 1: Reading: 2 hours, 80 marks, 50% of IGCSE. This exam includes structured and extended writing questions based on three reading texts.

Paper 2: Writing: 2 hours, 80 marks, 50% of IGCSE. This exam involves extended writing questions and a composition task.

Guaranteed exam space in one of our UK exam centres is provided. Assignments throughout the course aid your progress, with tutor feedback provided, though these do not contribute towards your final grade. There is no coursework required.

👩‍🎓 Course Outcomes

Successful completion results in a GCSE in English Language, issued by CAIE. We've selected syllabus (0990) as it is best suited to distance learning.

ℹ️ Additional Information

Difficulty - Level 2

Entry requirements - A strong command of both spoken and written English is assumed. The course includes reading and analysing texts from the 19th, 20th and 21st centuries. Therefore, this course may not be suitable for non-native English speakers. If in doubt, reach out for guidance.

Course Content

Explore persuasive and descriptive texts, delve into discursive and narrative texts, and unravel argumentative texts. Strengthen your comprehension and summary skills while examining classic works, such as Mary Shelley's 'Frankenstein', Leo Tolstoy's 'Anna Karenina' and George Orwell's '1984'. Develop your critical reading, evidence-based answering, note-taking, and paraphrasing skills. Deconstruct news articles, identify author bias, recognise linguistic devices, and express your thoughts and ideas fluently.