Prepare your students for OxfordAQA International GCSE English as a Second Language.
This specification enables students of all abilities to develop the skills they need to communicate clearly and accurately in English, including knowledge of vocabulary and grammar, in preparation for progression to the full OxfordAQA International GCSE English as a Second Language course.
- Our skills-focused approach assesses students on their reading, writing and listening abilities, equipping them with a robust foundation for the speaking assessment in the full qualification.
- Complete 9-1 grading scale allows for more differentiation at the top end, giving students the chance to achieve an exceptional grade 9.
- This is a short-course International GCSE, intended for use in a foundation or core year, ahead of studying the full course International GCSE.
International GCSE Core English as a Second Language (9285)
OxfordAQA International GCSE Core English as a Second Language covers the following topics:
Theme 1: Identity and Culture
- Topic 1: Me, my family, friends and people I know
- Topic 2: Free-time activities
Theme two: Local, national and international areas of interest
- Topic 1: Home, town, neighbourhood and region
- Topic 2: Social issues
- Topic 3: Travel and tourism
Theme three: Current and future study
- Topic 1: My studies
- Topic 2: Life at school/college
- Topic 3: Education post-16
OxfordAQA provides all the resources and advice you need to teach the International GCSE Core English as a Second Language specification effectively.
- Download the specification
- View our training courses to help you deliver OxfordAQA International GCSE Core English as a Second Language
- You can use approved textbooks and resources published by Oxford University Press for the full International GCSE qualification, to help you with teaching Core. Note: the approved textbooks and resources accessed via this link are specifically intended for the full International GCSE English as a Second Language (9280) qualification
- View our guidance on conducting the International GCSE Core English as a Second Language Listening tests
- Visit our resources page for International GCSE Core English as a Second Language
- View the syllabus matching grid for the OxfordAQA International GCSE English as a Second Language Student Book
Paper 1 – Writing:
- 1 hour
- 42 marks
- 35% of Core GCSE
Paper 2 – Listening and Reading:
- 1 hour 45 minutes
- 78 marks
- 65% of Core GCSE
