As minimum requirements and a barrier to entry for most college positions and courses, GCSEs are undoubtedly the most important qualifications you can make. A level study will only get you so far without strong passes in GCSE core subjects. Studying GCSEs provides you with an essential foundation in a variety of subjects. Learn about the new GCSE “9-1” grading structure and learn how changes to the GCSE curriculum will affect you and your future college prospects.

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Is gcse english language or literature?
Lucy Tittle3 minutes 7, seconds readEnglish has been divided into two distinct and separate GCSEs; English language and English literature. There is no longer a GCSE that mixes the two.
Which is better gcse or a levels?
Lucy Tittle1 minute 44, seconds readA-Level exams tend to be longer than GCSE exams, as there is more content on which to evaluate. However, since you only study 3 A-Levels instead of around 9 GCSEs, you'll have far fewer exams during exam season at the end of Year 13.They also tend to be more difficult than GCSE exams, oddly enough.
What is the gcse English test?
Lucy Tittle3 minutes 5, seconds readEach exam evaluates students' knowledge and comprehension of two of the established texts. The first exam evaluates the modern text in prose or drama and the novel of the 19th century.
Is gcse english literature equivalent to english language?
Lucy Tittle2 minutes 40, seconds readMost students will now take GCSE English Language and GCSE English Literature. These are two separate GCSE ratings.