International GCSE English literature
The Edexcel International GCSE in English Literature takes you on an exploration through a world of captivating literature. On the way you’ll develop the ability to engage with and comprehend a wide range of literary texts from diverse global sources. You’ll explore the techniques authors use to craft their masterpieces, from timeless classics like Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet” to modern works like John Steinbeck’s “Of Mice and Men.” You’ll dive into the art of poetry, unlocking its secrets and even tackling unseen verses. And you’ll engage with modern drama, with a deep dive into the modern classic “An Inspector Calls” by J B Priestley. It’s not just about studying literature; it’s about finding joy in every page.
Key Information
What you’ll study
Entry Requirements
Assessment Information
| Qualification | International Modular GCSE English Literature |
| Exam board | Edexcel |
| Exams available | November and June |
Online school, full time or individual courses
| Course length | 2 years |
| Weekly study time | 2 x 45-minute live lessons, 3 x 30-minute self-study lessons (including allocated reading time), 1 x 30-minute teacher-marked homework |
| Class size | Maximum 12 |
| Course start | September |
Individual Tutoring
| Recommended | Approximately 100 x 45-minute individual tutoring lessons, 170 x 30-minute self-study lessons (including allocated reading time), 45 x 30-minute teacher-marked homework. Pace and level of commitment determined by individual needs. |
| Course start | Flexible |
Unit 1: Poetry and Modern Prose
- The poetry collection from Part 3 of the Pearson Edexcel International GCSE English Anthology.
- A selection of modern poetry in preparation for an unseen poetry assessment
- One modern prose text: Of Mice and Men, John Steinbeck.
Unit 2: Modern Drama and Literary Heritage Texts
- One modern drama text: An Inspector Calls, J B Priestley
- One literary heritage text: Romeo and Juliet, William Shakespeare
For more information take a look at the Edexcel International GCSE English Literature Specification: click here
- A pass in the Highgrove Online School admissions test for English
International Modular GCSE
| 2 Exams | |
|---|---|
| Unit 1 | (120 minutes).
60% of the total International GCSE. Unit 1 is a closed book examination |
| Unit 2 | (120 minutes). 40% of the total International GCSE. Unit 2 is an open book examination |
Progression
English Literature is one of our compulsory subjects for full time students, alongside Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics and English Language. Pupils gaining a 7 or above in GCSE English Literature will be eligible to study English Literature at A level.
We also offer the following GCSEs
Our core GSCE subjects are taught in group classes via a combination of interactive self-study lessons and live lessons led by an expert teacher:
Additional GCSEs subjects are available via our tutoring programme, including: