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IGCSE English – First Language is designed for learners whose native language is English. The course aims to equip students with the essential skills to communicate clearly, effectively, and accurately both in speech and writing.
This IGCSE equips students with strong communication skills, including clear and persuasive expression, mastery of language mechanics, and a rich vocabulary. The course fosters personal style and critical thinking skills through extensive reading and analysis of texts.
Learners are also encouraged to read widely, both for their own enjoyment and to further their awareness of the ways in which English can be used. IGCSE First Language English also develops more general analysis and communication skills such as inference, and the ability to order facts and present opinions effectively.
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Students on our IGCSE English- First Language course can start at any time and study entirely online, offering complete flexibility. The course is designed to provide learners with a solid understanding of business and the skills needed for further education or a career in English.
Each subject consists of guided online learning hours, with additional optional materials such as recommended exercises, readings, digital resources, and self-test tasks.
To be awarded your IGCSE qualification, you will be assessed through written examinations completed at an exam centre. You can find out more about exam centres and where to locate them here.
To complete the course, you will benefit from 1-2-1 tutor support and all necessary course materials. Upon passing the course, you’ll receive an IGCSE English- First Language qualification that will prepare you for progression to A Levels, higher education, English-related careers or studying a Level 3 qualification at Online Business School.
Throughout the course, you’ll have access to various support resources, including webinars, social learning forums, and additional materials to enhance your learning experience.
To sit an IGCSE exam, start by locating a centre in your country that accepts private candidates. Register with them once you have found a suitable centre and pay any necessary fees.
Before the exams, ensure that your statement of entry is accurate and bring valid identification to each exam. Maintain communication with the centre or exam provider for any exam-related inquiries, including special access arrangements.
After the exams, inform the centre or exam provider if you need any special consideration. Collect your results and certificates from them, and if necessary, request reviews of marking or appeals through the centre or exam provider.
Online Business School are here to support you throughout the IGCSE exam process. We will help you locate an approved exam centre, assist with registration, and ensure you meet all requirements and deadlines.
We will provide advice on exam preparation, verify your statement of entry, and clarify identification and access arrangements.
Post-exam, we will guide you on requesting special considerations, collecting results and certificates, and requesting reviews of marking or appeals. Our support ensures you have the necessary resources at each step.
The typical age at which people choose to complete the IGCES is 14 to 16, but anyone over the age of 14 can enrol on this course. You also do not need any previous qualifications to be eligible for this course.
IGCSE English-First Language: £399
Enrol with a £50 deposit and then £14.55 a month for 24 months, interest-free.
Students can make payment using one of the following methods:
Upon completion of this course, students will have the foundations and fundamental knowledge needed to study A levels or a Level 3 qualification with Online Business School.
The skills covered in the syllabus are outlined below.
Reading
In developing reading skills, candidates should engage with a range of genres and text types from the twentieth and/or twenty-first centuries, including literature, fiction and non-fiction, and other forms of writing, such as discursive essays, reviews and articles.
This study should include focus on writers’ use of language and style and the ways in which writers achieve effects and influence readers.
Candidates should study how influence may include fact, ideas, perspectives, opinions and bias.
Writing
As developing writers themselves, candidates should be introduced to a range of writing skills, including the ability to create and compose texts with a variety of forms and purposes, e.g. descriptive, narrative, discursive, argumentative and persuasive. This study should include a focus on the following text types: letter, report, article, journal, speech, interview and summary.
Speaking and Listening
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Once you enroll in the IGCSE English-First Language course, you’ll have access to our experienced tutors who are here to support you.
Our approachable team is always ready to offer advice and assistance. Whether you have a quick question about a module or need detailed feedback on your assignments, we’re here to help!
My experience I would describe as an adventure. The studies and assignments were always exciting and intriguing to me. Whenever I did need the extra help, I would get it from the team without fail, it was just a breeze.
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I chose Online Business School because of the flexibility they offered to learn. I read previous reviews online and spoke to the school to ensure this was the best option for me.
The flexibility to study is great and the support received from the school is brilliant.
It’s really simple to enrol on our IGCSE English-First Language course, it only takes a few moments and you can either enrol online or over the phone, it’s entirely up to you:
No, we like to keep things simple here at Online Business School, so you won’t need to go to an interview to enrol on our IGCSE English-First Language course. All you’ll need to do is complete a short application form to make sure you meet the criteria for the course, for example, you must have a full secondary education.
The duration of our diploma in IGCSE English-First Language is completely flexible and entirely up to you – we allow 5 years to complete the course, which means you can work at a pace that suits you and your life. You can also study the modules in any order at any time so you have complete control of your learning.
Our IGCSE English-First Language includes some great added extras to help you succeed, from 1-2-1 tutoring support and online learning resources to a FREE laptop and Student Membership card.
You don’t need any previous work experience to enrol on our IGCSE English-First Language course, however, to meet the criteria to enrol, you must be at least 14-16 years old.