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The English Department

Year 11 Pathways

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● What we all want for our Year 11 students:

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Early Entry for AQA English Language:November examination; Speaking and Listening and Controlled Assessment.

GCSE English Language grade to be awarded: January, 2014.

Literature Examinations : June 2014

● Pathway 1: AQA English Language/Literature

(Groups 1 and 2)

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iGCSE First Language Examination: November 2013

AQA English Language Examination: June, 2014

AQA English Literature: Examinations June 2014.

● Pathway 2: AQA English Language / Literature

(Group 3)

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Students are given TWO chances to attain their TMG in English Language.

Especially for borderline C/D students who may not get the grade in AQA English Language.

For students who are not ready to take early entry AQA English Language.

Rationale For iGCSE

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'Please note that iGCSEs are considered to be the equivalent to GCSEs...' Cambridge University.

' We are happy to accept iGCSE English as an alternative to the AQA GCSE and would not discriminate against an applicant who has this qualification.' Warwick University.

'We consider the iGCSE to be of equal merit as the AQA.' Southampton University

iGCSE: ' Taught at Eton and Accepted in the Highest places!

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iGCSE First Language Examination: November 2013

AQA English Controlled Assessment and Examination: June, 2014

Edexcel Literature: Examinations June 2014.

● Pathway 3: AQA English / iGCSE Language / iGCSE Literature (Group 4)

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Pathway 1 Students:1. Targeted teaching in class.2. CA: Catch-Up Club' on a Monday after school until Half-Term.3. Revision sessions on a Thursday after school until Half-Term.4. Holiday Revision Session in Half-Term.

● Support Provided by the English Department:

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1. Targeted teaching in class for the examinations.

2. Controlled Assessment alternative pieces worked on (Mondays after school).

3. Coursework preparation for iGCSE students.

4. Revision sessions on a Thursday after school until Half-Term.

5. Half-Term Revision sessions.

● Support Provided by the English Department:

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Invest in some highlighters for your child.

Encourage them to attend the revision sessions.

Help them to prepare for Speaking and Listening presentations – particularly for iGCSE.

Support them in November when the '...going gets tough!'

● Parental Assistance:

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iGCSE Oral Examinations: Monday, 14th October and Tuesday, 15th October.

AQA Examination: Tuesday, 5th November

iGCSE Examination: Wednesday, 6th November

● Important Dates:

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'Some people succeed because they are destined to, but most people succeed because they are determined to.'

● Success