Course information
In this International GCSE course students will cover a range of topics, including poetry and prose, as well as various other techniques that’ll help to develop their writing and language skills. There’ll also be a consistent focus on vocabulary, grammar, spelling and punctuation – just four key skills that are essential in everyday life.
While reading will help students to understand and collate meanings, assignments will enable them to articulate their own experiences, express feelings and present their thoughts in a clear and cohesive way.
The course itself will be split into 5 Modules.
Module 1: Non-Fiction Anthology Reading
- Introduction to Reading Non-Fiction
- Reading for Meaning
- Non-Fiction Anthology – Emma Levine
- Non-Fiction Anthology – Kari Herbert
- Non-Fiction Anthology – Ngozi Adichie
Module 2 Non-Fiction Anthology Comparing Non-Fiction and Unseen Texts
- Non-Fiction Anthology and Unseen – Zephaniah
- Non-Fiction Anthology and Unseen – Ralston
- Non-Fiction Anthology and Unseen – Zeppa
- Non-Fiction Anthology and Unseen – Alagiah
- Non-Fiction Anthology and Unseen – Morris
Module 3 Transactional Writing
- Transactional Writing
- Persuasive Texts
- Writing to argue and advise
- Writing to inform and explain
Module 4 Poetry and Prose Anthology Texts
- The Necklace and Out, Out-
- The Night and Disabled
- The Story of an Hour and Still I Rise
- Whistle and I’ll Come for You and The Bright Lights of Sarajevo
- Significant Cigarettes and An Unknown Girl
Module 5 Imaginative Writing
- Introduction to Imaginative Writing
- Imaginative Writing: How It is Told
- Imagined Experiences
- Developing Narrative
In total there are 23 lessons and 10 tutor-marked assignments (TMAs). Further down this page you can read more about study times and examinations.
Oxford Home Schooling’s English IGCSE course is designed to prepare students for the Edexcel International GCSE in English Language (4EA1).
Examinations and assignments
There are two papers that all students must sit in order to pass the International GCSE English.
- Paper 1 – lasts for 2 hours and 15 minutes and is worth 60% of the final mark.
- Paper 2 – lasts 1 hour 30 minutes and is worth 40% of the final mark.
Course duration and study time
When you enrol with Oxford Home Schooling we will agree on an intended examination date with you. Your support will last all the way up to this examination date, regardless of whether you decide to do the course in 9 months or 30.
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Online Course? Paper Based? Somewhere in between? It’s your choice!
All of our International GCSE English students receive:
- Traditional printed learning materials
- Access to our online resources with on-the-go access to all your regular lessons
- Unmatched support by a fully-qualified teacher online and by phone
Meet Our Tutors
Having trained to teach English at one of the world’s most prestigious universities, I began my career teaching English Language, Literature, and Media Studies at both GCSE and A Level. As a tutor I am passionate about learners achieving their full potential and have realised that teaching topics through engaging methods can often revive a love of the subject and additionally aide retention of information. Something that has become increasingly important with the new style GCSEs.
I now work as a tutor, teacher trainer, and examiner for AQA, Cambridge Assessment, and the International Baccalaureate.
Course price
Our International GCSE English course fee is £395.
You may pay using our interest-free easy payment scheme. Pay a £79 deposit followed by eight monthly instalments of £39.50.
Multiple courses attract a discount. See our pricing page for further details.
You will receive support from a fully-qualified tutor holding either a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) or a degree in education.
This support includes:
- Marking all assignments for the course
- Written answers to specific study problems
- Telephone contact
When you begin this course, you will agree on an examination date or dates with your Student Adviser. Your support period lasts up to this examination date.
What’s next?
With an International GCSE English course tucked under their belt, students have a wealth of options to choose from. While the majority choose to enter the world of higher education – studying A levels before heading off to university – others use their International GCSE English as a ticket into the world of work.
Whichever option students choose, the skills learnt while studying the International GCSE English course will place them in good stead moving forward. Not only will they be better at communicating their thoughts, ideas and opinions, but they’ll also possess a number of critical thinking skills that will be consistently called upon throughout their lives.
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FAQs
Why Should I choose Oxford Home Schooling?
- Oxford Home Schooling is a long-established educational trust that prides itself on
- treating every student as an individual
- customer service
- course quality.
- We’re rated ‘Excellent’ on Trustpilot by students who have studied with us.
- We provide online and printed resources so you can study your way – other providers do not give you that choice.
- We make it easy for you to home-educate your children with our flexible schedule, tutor support, and interest-free payment plan.
- Every year we help hundreds of children who have left mainstream education obtain the qualifications they need to progress and achieve their goals.
- Oxford Home Schooling is part of a not-for-profit trust so you can be sure that your course fees are spent on either your child’s tuition or on improving our courses.
What is an International GCSE?
Pearson Edexcel International GCSE (9–1) qualifications are comparable to the UK GCSE specifications, with appropriate international content and assessment that will enable successful progression for learners.
Pearson Edexcel International GCSEs are studied in over 80 countries worldwide and in independent schools in the UK. Available in 37 subjects, they are equivalent, grade for grade, to UK GCSEs and accepted by universities globally. Aimed at learners aged 14 to 16, they provide the skills and knowledge needed to progress to A Levels, International A Levels, onto university and into employment.
Full details of Pearson Edexcel’s International GCSEs can be found here
When can I enrol?
You can enrol and start any time you like, the earlier the better. The important thing to consider is when you wish to sit your exam to give yourself plenty of time to work through your materials and revise successfully. Our cut-off dates for enrolment can be found here.
Once you have enrolled, you will get access to your course online immediately and your printed course materials will arrive a few days later.
When will I sit my exam?
The English IGCSE papers may be sat in the Summer or the Autumn examination series. The Summer series typically runs from mid-May to late June and the Autumn series is in November.
How and when do I book an exam?
The final date for booking summer exams with the exam board without incurring late entry fees is the 21st of February. You should book your place at an exam centre well in advance of this date. Start looking once the autumn term begins.
All the information you need to book an exam centre can be found in our Exams Hub. Here you will find
- detailed instructions
- entry codes needed to book exams
- our map of examination centres where our students have sat in recent years.
Tutors & Exams offers discounts to Oxford Home Schooling students and has nine current exam venues across the UK: Belfast, Birmingham, Bolton, Coventry, Doncaster, High Wycombe, Romford, St Neots, Taunton and Wimbledon.
Pearson Edexcel also publishes a list of exam centres that accept private candidates. This won’t cover every available centre, so if there’s nothing shown in your area, we recommend contacting local schools and colleges directly.
How much does a English IGCSE examination cost?
Your exam fees aren’t included in the course cost as they’re paid directly to the exam centre. They will vary depending on which centre you choose. Generally speaking, dedicated examination services will be more expensive than a local school or college. Prices range from £100 to £250 pounds.
What is the enrolment process?
First fill out our application form giving us and our tutors as much information as possible about your child. Once the application has been received and assessed by our admissions department, your Student Adviser will contact you to discuss and confirm your selections and to get you started.
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