A Level - English Language & Literature Exam

A Level - English Language & Literature ExamA Level English Language & Literature The A Level English Language & Literature courses equip students with the linguistic and literary skills to appreciate and analyse a range of literature. A Level English Language & Literature is a good basis to progress to further studies including Creative Writing and Linguistics. Our approved A Level English Language & Literature exam centre welcomes private candidates for exams with AQA, Edexcel and OCR. We

A Level English Language & Literature

The A Level English Language & Literature courses equip students with the linguistic and literary skills to appreciate and analyse a range of literature. A Level English Language & Literature is a good basis to progress to further studies including Creative Writing and Linguistics.

Our approved A Level English Language & Literature exam centre welcomes private candidates for exams with AQA, Edexcel and OCR. We provide a safe, well-organised environment designed to support you through every step, ensuring your exam experience is smooth and stress free helping you to gain a recognised qualification in A Level English Language & Literature proficiency under official exam conditions.

FAQ A Level English Language & Literature:

Is there a speaking exam?
No, A Level English Language & Literature focuses on applying knowledge of the English Language to analyse literature.

Do I need to bring copies of the set texts to the exams?
For AQA and Edexcel you need clean copies of the texts for each paper, but for OCR the texts are only required for paper 3 and the other two are closed-book exams. You must bring a clean copy of the texts you have studied, these must not contain any additional notes, annotations or highlighting and will be checked when you arrive for the exam.

Can I carry forward my coursework if I am resitting?
Yes, pick the appropriate option. You will need to provide the UCI number you used when you originally took the exams and provide evidence that the coursework has been completed.

I am completing my coursework with a distance learning provider, is this acceptable?
Yes, the distance learning provider will need to mark the coursework, complete and sign all relevant forms and send us this before the exam deadline in May. 

If I select the ‘Coursework Required’ option what does this provide?
If you select this option you will be contacted by our A Level English Language and Literature specialist who will give you details of what you need to provide and the deadline for doing this. They will mark and authenticate your work and provide feedback. The service does not include teaching for the completion of the coursework however you may wish to discuss with our specialist whether they are willing to provide this as an additional service.

Am I allowed to use a dictionary in the exams?
No, dictionaries are not allowed for any of the exams.