📔 English Literature
A Level
£58.00
📍 Course Code: 9ET0
📂 Syllabus: Pearson Edexcel
👩🏻🏫 Delivery: Live, interactive, online classes
⏰ Frequency: Weekly 1-hour sessions
⏳ Duration: Two years (57 weeks)
🗓️ Start Date: September 2025
🎓 Suitable for: Students aged 16+
‘Writing is perhaps the greatest of human inventions… Books break the shackles of time – proof that humans can work magic.’ Carl Sagan
English literature is not just the study of books—it’s an invitation to engage deeply with language, culture, and the human experience.
This course offers a rich and immersive experience for home-educated students, fostering a deep appreciation for literature and its power to reflect the human experience. Through the exploration of diverse texts, students enhance their analytical skills and engage with a range of perspectives and cultures. This course is designed to inspire curiosity and creativity, equipping learners with the tools to articulate their thoughts and emotions effectively.
In a world that increasingly values critical thinking and eloquent communication, this course stands out as an invaluable opportunity for personal and academic growth. Students will engage with a variety of literary forms, from classic works to contemporary pieces, encouraging them to challenge assumptions and explore complex ideas. This stimulating environment will prepare them for future educational pursuits and enrich their understanding of the world around them.
🗂️ WHAT'S IT ALL ABOUT?
In our small, supportive online classes, students will:
Analyse a broad range of texts to develop comprehension and critical thinking skills.
Create purposeful and clear written responses in various styles, including discursive and analytical forms.
Interpret tone, perspective, and style to uncover deeper meanings within texts.
Evaluate their own writing through peer feedback and instructor guidance, enhancing clarity and effectiveness.
Synthesize ideas from multiple sources to construct well-informed arguments and perspectives.
Reflect on their learning process and set clear improvement goals through ongoing feedback.
We design all learning to progress gradually, fostering long-term skill development and genuine understanding.
👤 WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR?
Students aged 16+ who love reading, writing, and discussing ideas
Home-educated learners who enjoy seminar-style, discussion-led classes
Those preparing for university or careers in literature, law, journalism, education, or the arts
Students looking to grow in confidence, analysis, and written expression
Studying English Literature sharpens how we read, think, and communicate. It cultivates empathy, creativity, and the ability to engage with complex ideas—skills increasingly valued in both academic and professional settings.
More than exam preparation, this course develops a rich intellectual toolkit and a lifelong love of reading.
Academic Benefits
✅ Builds critical thinking and analytical reasoning
✍️ Strengthens advanced reading, writing, and research skills
🎓 Excellent preparation for English, History, Politics, Law, and related university subjects
📚 Develops contextual awareness and intertextual understanding
Life Benefits
💼 Lays the foundation for careers in publishing, journalism, teaching, and the creative industries
🧠 Supports personal growth and mental wellbeing
🎨 Encourages creativity, cultural understanding, and debate
🗣️ Fosters articulate communication and reflective thinking
👩🏻🎓 HOW IS THE COURSE DELIVERED?
✅ Weekly live, interactive lessons
✅ Small group size for individual attention
✅ Weekly differentiated independent learning assignments
✅ Personalised feedback and targets for improvement
✅ Ongoing progress tracking
✅ Structured guidance on assessments
✅ Revision aids and access to online learning platforms
✅ Full student dashboard with detailed notes and resources
✅ Two marked mock exam papers in the final term
⭐️ NOTE: NEA tutorials, marking, authentication and moderation are included in the course fee.
🧐 HOW IS THE COURSE ASSESSED?
Two 2.5-hour examinations (40% each)
Non-examined Assessment (20%)
📖 Component 1: Drama and Poetry pre-1900
🕰️ 2 hours 30 mins – Closed Text Exam – 60 marks (40%)
Section A: Shakespeare – Hamlet
Section B: Drama & Poetry – A Doll’s House by Ibsen and selected poetry
Students explore form, structure, and dramatic technique, alongside historical and critical interpretations.
📚 Component 2: Comparative and Contextual Study
🕰️ 2 hours 30 mins – Closed Text Exam – 60 marks (40%)
Section A: Close Reading (Unseen Extract) – Dystopian Literature
Section B: Comparative Study – The Handmaid’s Tale and 1984
This component encourages deep reading, synthesis, and contextual analysis.
📝 Component 3: NEA (Non-Examined Assessment)
📅 Due: Term 2, Year 13
Close Reading Textual Analysis
Comparative Essay
💯 40 marks (20%)
Literary analysis critical essays—an excellent opportunity for independence and creativity.