Our GCSE English classes are designed to help students improve the skills they need to read, understand and analyse a wide range of texts and to write clearly, coherently and accurately using a range of vocabulary and sentence structures, so they not only get the best results in their GCSE english examinations, but are able to utilise these skills in their future careers.
Whilst attending our GCSE English classes your child will take part in a range of activities, from tutor-led tasks to independent work. Tailored to fit the needs of the students on the course, our tutors continuously check that students are on task, have understood the material, and are ready to move on. We always ensure that your child is engaged, suitably challenged and making progress.
GCSE English Language: All Levels & Examination Boards
GCSE English Literature: All Levels & Examination Boards
Which age group?
Level attainment descriptors apply to the GCSE syllabus, so we recommend this class for children in all years of secondary school, year 7 onwards, and particularly those in years 10 & 11. 
Course Overview
Reading
- Information retrieval
- Summarising ideas from one or more texts
- Interpreting impressions and viewpoints
- Explaining the writer’s attitude
- Analysing the writer’s methods
- Writing about language and structure
- Writing about narrative technique
- Comparing texts
Writing
- Planning writing responses
- Interpreting writing questions: identifying audience, purpose and form
- Different types of non-fiction writing (e.g. explain, inform, argue, persuade)
- Different forms of non-fiction writing (e.g. letters, speeches, articles)
- Narrative / recount writing
- Writing to describe
- Sentence structure and variety
- Whole text structure and cohesion
- Proof-reading for spelling, punctuation and grammar
Class Sizes & Staff
At Axiom we have very small class sizes, typically just 4. Patient dedicated and enthusiastic teachers ensure your child gets the most out of their time spent with us. All staff are dynamic subject specialists, with a good degree in a relevant subject, usually English, and a post-graduate teaching qualification backed up with years of teaching and assessment experience!
We’re extremely passionate about all things education and ensuring that your child realises their potential and thereby maximise their chances of success in the GCSE examinations. We believe performance is all about confidence and understanding its relevance and application when it comes to examinations. Confidence, motivation and a solid work ethic are the key ingredients to exam success.
5 Day Revision Course
Like 2020, there will be no GCSE exams this summer. Unlike 2020, there is a final chance to prepare for the demands of this summer’s teacher assessed grades.
Our specialist 5-day intensive revision course during the Easter holidays for GCSE English Language & Literature will help you to assess and plug gaps in your knowledge, prepare you for any classroom tests you may face and boost your chances of securing the GCSE grades you deserve.
They also provide your only opportunity this year to sit a mock exam without worrying about the impact on your final grades.
Our revision course offers:
- Extensive past paper practice and guidance on exam technique
- Detailed feedback and guidance on areas to improve
- Board and topic specific syllabus
- Small group sizes, typically 4 students, to allow for individual support
- Access to subject experts and trained examiners
It's as easy as 1 2 3
Axiom offers 3 ways to study GCSE English. Choose the way you want your child to learn!
1) Taught Lessons: Traditional classroom taught lessons covering major exam topics.
2) Private 1 to 1 Tuition: Tailor made program for your child.
3) 5-Day Revision Course: Intensive revision course covering major exam topics.
Cost
Taught Lessons: £30 per hour
5-Day Revision Course: £600
Days & Times
Monday, Wednesday and Thursday: 4pm to 8pm
5-Day Revision Course: Coming soon 2023
Contact Us
Telephone: 01422 736 036
Mobile: 07862 241 216
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