GCSE English Literature

The GCSE English Literature course is an in-depth study of high-quality drama, prose, and poetry designed to develop students' critical thinking and analytical writing skills. Across major exam boards like  AQA and Edexcel, students engage with a diverse range of "whole texts," typically including a Shakespearean play, a 19th-century novel, a modern drama or prose text, and a poetry anthology. The curriculum requires students to move beyond simple plot comprehension to explore complex themes, character development, and the significant impact of social and historical contexts on a writer's work.