Study English Language in a live, specialist Sixth Form classroom.
English Language at iBOS develops how language creates meaning across contexts, identities, audiences and modes, connecting specification knowledge to feedback, examination readiness and the student’s next destination.
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Knowledge · dialogue · feedback · mastery
What students study in English Language
Knowledge · dialogue · feedback · mastery
The course develops how language creates meaning across contexts, identities, audiences and modes. The current Pearson specification controls assessed content and the school confirms its sequence for each cohort.
Language, context and identity
Spoken and written language
Original writing and commentary
Language investigation and data analysis
How live teaching develops understanding
Students analyse authentic language, discuss interpretations and develop controlled writing. Feedback connects terminology to meaningful analysis.
Assessment and examination route
The February 2026 Pearson specification comprises four externally examined units covering analysis, writing and investigation.
University and career progression
English Language supports linguistics, communication, journalism, education, law, marketing and language-rich pathways.
Is this the right subject?
Close reading, grammatical awareness, curiosity about real language and accurate writing for different purposes support success. Choice must also consider the complete combination, workload and intended university requirements.
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01 · PathwayPlace this within Years 1–13
Understand what comes before, what follows and where qualifications begin.
02 · ExperienceSee how live teaching works
Look beyond a subject list to questioning, feedback and participation.
03 · OutcomePlan assessment and examinations
Connect subject choices to specifications, exam entry and later destinations.
See this part of school in the wider iBOS journey.
Curriculum, teaching, pastoral support, evidence, fees and Admissions stay connected, so no important decision sits in isolation.
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