This year marks the last year of the current specifications for GCSE English Language and Literature.  These courses are being followed by our current year 11/12.  Details of this specification can be found at www.ccea.org.uk/English. From September 2010, our new Year 11 students will embark on the revised specifications as outlined below.
 GCSE English Language
 

Aquinas follow the CCEA revised specification for English Language.  The course replaces the current specification at the beginning of September 2010.  It is divided into four units as follows:
 

Unit One – Personal Writing & Reading Multi-Modal Texts
 

Unit Two – Functional Writing & Reading non-fiction Texts
 

Unit Three – Speaking & Listening
 

Unit Four – Studying Spoken Language & Writing Creatively
 

Units 1 and 2 are assessed through external examinations and Units 3 and 4 are assessed through Controlled Assessment.  Controlled Assessment replaces ‘coursework.’