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Introduction to GCSE English

NONVOC
GCSE

Course Overview

This prerequisite course is designed to prepare you for the GCSE English programme. As part of the course students must undertake a class examination. A minimum of 80% attendance is expected. Successful candidates can progress to undertake the full GCSE programme, where additional tuition and examination fees will apply. Others will be guided towards Essential Skills programmes which are free of charge and will develop the skills you need to support your success in a GCSE programme the following year.
  • Study Mode
    Part-Time
  • Duration
    8 Weeks
  • Campus
    Strabane
    Strand Road
    Greystone

Important Message

The College’s course offering and timetabling for the 2026/27 academic year will be confirmed mid-May 2026.

Available Sessions

  • Course
    Campus
    Type
    Start Date
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  • Course: Introduction to GCSE English Ref D126
    Campus: Strand Road
    Type: Part Time
    Start Date: 09/09/2025
    (Tue:12:00PM-2:30PM /)
    Fees:
     Full £65.00
    Concession £65.00
    CLOSED
  • Course: Introduction to GCSE English Ref D127
    Campus: Strand Road
    Type: Part Time
    Start Date: 09/09/2025
    (Tue:7:00PM-9:30PM /)
    Fees:
     Full £65.00
    Concession £65.00
    CLOSED
  • Course: Introduction to GCSE English Ref L024
    Campus: Greystone
    Type: Part Time
    Start Date: 10/09/2025
    (Wed:6:30PM-9:00PM /)
    Fees:
     Full £65.00
    Concession £65.00
    CLOSED
  • Course: Introduction to GCSE English Ref S017
    Campus: Strabane
    Type: Part Time
    Start Date: 08/09/2025
    (Mon:6:30PM-9:00PM /)
    Fees:
     Full £65.00
    Concession £65.00
    CLOSED

You may be eligible for funding on this course *

If you are an employer or employee of a NI based company

* Terms and Conditions apply

Course Offering

  • Site location Strabane Strand Road Limavady Greystone
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Entry Requirements

UK Requirements

Applicants must have a high standard of spoken and written English. Ideally, learners will have a GCSE English grade D or Essential Skills Literacy Level 2. At the end of 8 weeks, there will be an assessment and learners may progress to the follow-on GCSE course .(This course is generally not suitable for non native speakers)

Additional Information

Places are limited and learners should only enrol if they have the time and commitment to complete the programme. Independent learning is needed outside the timetabled hours to consolidate and improve your skills.

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