GCSE English - Adult 19+
Course at a glance
Subject Area:
English Language
Attendance:
Part-time
Qualification:
GCSE English
Course Start:
September 2026
Course Length:
32 weeks
Location:
North Street and South Bank Campus
Cost:
Most Adults (19+) are entitled to free GCSE English tuition if they do not already have a grade 4 (or C) in the subject. Proof of eligibility is needed at enrolment.
Course overview
Whether you鈥檙e aiming for听personal growth, a听job promotion, exploring a听career change, or looking to听support your child with school and homework鈥攐ur course is designed to help you build confidence, boost your skills, and unlock new opportunities.
Our GCSE English Language course develops your skills in听reading, writing, and speaking & listening.
You鈥檒l explore a wide range of texts designed to spark interest and deepen your understanding of how language works. Through this, you鈥檒l:
- Enhance your writing听with a focus on clarity, structure, and style
- Strengthen your reading skills听by analysing language features, tone, and purpose
- Build confidence in spoken communication, including discussion, presentation, and active listening.
Throughout the course, your progress will be carefully tracked through a series of听regular check-points听and you will sit two听externally set exams in May and June 2026.听听You must be available on these set dates as they are not flexible.听You will also be assessed by your tutor for your听Speaking & Listening听and you will gain听a separate certificate for this.
As this is an听intensive programme, you’ll be expected to complete additional tasks outside the classroom to build confidence and guarantee you’re fully prepared for your exams.
Please note that courses run subject to minimum viable class sizes. Daytime and evening classes are available for this course.
For more information about this course please email听english@lcb.ac.uk听or call 0113 222 6395.
Entry requirements
You will be invited to do an initial assessment to ensure this is the right course for you. You also need to commit to attending each week and complete any additional set work in between classes – this is an intensive course over one academic year.
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Next steps after this course
Whether you’re aiming for further study, career progression, or simply want to improve your everyday communication, this course provides the tools to express yourself effectively and confidently.