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Entry Level English - R393 (from 2016)

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Our new Entry Level Certificate in English will inspire and engage learners by providing a broad, coherent, satisfying and worthwhile course of study. This qualification is designed so that it can be co-taught with new GCSE (9-1) qualifications, if you feel that is appropriate for your learners.

Why choose an Entry Level Certificate English?

Flexibility – Our Entry Level Certificate is made up of 100% internally assessed tasks and tests that can be taken at any point during the course.

Accessibility – There are many different ways that you can choose to teach this qualification and you can tailor this to your learners. This qualifications can be used for a variety of learners, including those who may find it difficult to access GCSE (9-1) qualifications, learners on taster courses, learners with learning difficulties and adult returners.

Support and guidance – Our Entry Level Certificate provides access to subject specialists to support you through the transition and throughout the lifetime of the specification.

Do you have any questions and want to talk to us?

If you need specialist advice, guidance or support, get in touch by:

  • 01223 553998
  • english@ocr.org.uk
  • @OCR_English

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Assessment preparation

  • (1) Specifications
    • Specification - Entry Level English - R393 (PDF, 991KB)

      Specification for the new Entry Level English qualification.

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  • (1) Subject information updates
    • June 2017 candidate exemplars available
  • (3) Forms
    • Centre authentication form (DOC, 67KB)
    • Unit R393 - Internal assessment form - GCW915 (PDF, 27KB)
    • Unit R393 - Internal assessment form - Interactive - GCW915i (PDF, 41KB)
  • (1) Past papers, mark schemes and reports
    • (1) 2017 - June series
      • Examiners' report - June (PDF, 263KB)
  • (4) Sample assessment materials
    • Unit R393 - Reading: Understanding a literary text - Specimen (PDF, 271KB)
    • Unit R393 - Reading: Understanding a non-fiction text - Specimen (PDF, 303KB)
    • Unit R393 - Spoken language - Teacher guidance and exemplar tasks - Specimen (PDF, 161KB)
    • Unit R393 - Writing - Teacher guidance and exemplar tasks - Specimen (PDF, 97KB)

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