LRN International AS and A Level English Language (2061)

The LRN International A & AS Level English Language qualification is designed to help students acquire abilities which universities regard as highly desirable.

Accreditation	LRN International AS/A Level are GLOBALLY RECOGNISED qualifications designed specifically for INTERNATIONAL CANDIDATES and are available outside the United Kingdom. Candidates based in England refer to the Ofqual register.
Level	Intermediate
Grading	International A Level: A*, A, B, C, D or E International AS Level: A, B, C, D or E
Assessment	Written Exams
Guided Learning Hours	180 to 360 hours

What you'll learn

Reading
Writing
Language Analysis
Language Topics

Introduction

This specification provides an overview to the LRN International AS & A Level English Language. This document is suitable for various users, including candidates, centres, administrators, employers, parents/guardians, teachers (and other educational based staff) and examiners. The specification outlines the key features and administrative procedures required for this international qualification.

Objective

The LRN International A & AS Level English Language qualification is designed to help students acquire abilities which universities regard as highly desirable.

Mode of Delivery

This qualification has been constructed to be delivered within centres. Centres will need to demonstrate to LRN, through the centre recognition processes, that they have the resources, facilities and competence to deliver. However, centres must be able to demonstrate, in line with LRN’s criteria, that they have the means, capability, capacity and resources (including suitably qualified centre staff) to deliver by the method chosen by the centre.

Progression

The LRN International AS & A Level English Language has been designed to reflect the wide variation in candidates’ origins, levels of education and career aims. Progression opportunities may, therefore, take a variety of paths. Depending on the level of qualification achieved, it may be appropriate for the candidate to progress to:

1. Similar level 3 qualification in English Language;
2. A higher level of any qualification – e.g., Degree
3. Vocationally Related Qualifications

Breakdown of Assessment Objectives

AO1

Read a wide range of unseen texts and respond as directed (structure, style and vocabulary to fit a specific audience, form and purpose)
Critically analyse given text commenting on form, language and structure using appropriate terminology

AO2

Write a response to a given prompt including a reflective commentary demonstrating an understanding of language related concepts and issues
Produce a continuous piece of writing expressing ideas accurately, clearly and coherently as well as reflecting an appropriate range of language

AO3

Explore and develop understanding how language adapts to reflect changes by way of researching the topic
Research and evaluate child language acquisition in the early stages and get familiarised with relevant theories, theorists and conventions

AO4

Respond to a given text and discuss salient issues raised based on knowledge derived from wider study regarding English in the world and explore connections across texts
Respond to a given text and discuss salient issues raised based on knowledge derived from wider study regarding language and the self

AO5

Examine and utilise a great variety of language and language related data demonstrating the use of English to communicate in different ways

Assessment

The assessment for this qualification consists of written exam papers, set and marked by the LRN.

Guided Learning Hours

The LRN International AS Level guided learning hours (GLH) are 180 and 360 guided learning hours for LRN International A Level. Please note the hours stated are indicative.

Private Candidate

Centres are advised that private candidates are only to be enrolled with prior agreement and confirmation from LRN.

Grading

The LRN International A Level will be graded on a six-point scale: A*, A, B, C, D and E and LRN International AS Level will be graded on a five-point scale: A, B, C, D and E Candidates who fail to reach the minimum standard for grade E will be recorded as U (unclassified) and will not receive a qualification certificate.