Resitting GCSE English Language

If a student does not pass their English Language GCSE at a Grade 4 or above, they will be expected to retake that exam until they pass or until they are 18. Most further education providers, be it sixth forms or colleges, will offer resit lessons but most will only be able to offer students one session a week. This is unlikely to be enough – students who did not get the grade first time round are unlikely to perform better with less practice and fewer lessons.

Employing the help of a GCSE English tutor is an invaluable way of boosting your child’s chances of succeeding when they retake. As it is only English Language that is essential, resit sessions do not need to worry about the GCSE English Literature texts so can focus solely on English Language exam technique and practice. There are very clear methods and frameworks which students can develop with their English tutor which, if learnt and practised, will give them the confidence and skills to tackle the exam successfully.