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πŸ† What Grade Do I Need to Pass English?

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πŸ’‘ Breakdown of the Grade You Need to Pass

  • You need a Grade 4 to officially pass English

  • Grade 4 is the equivalent of a low C

  • If you get below a Grade 4, you may need to resit English Language, depending on your school or college requirements

πŸ’‘ Common Questions

🌟 Can I pass with just English Language?

Yes! Most sixth forms and colleges require a pass in English Language, not Literature.

🌟 Do I need to pass both?

Not necessarily. You just need to pass Language to avoid resitting, but passing both is ideal!

πŸ’‘ Top Tip:

If you’re close to a Grade 4, focus your revision on Language Paper 1 and 2: they carry huge mark weight!

πŸ’‘ Important

You only need to pass English Language to meet most post-GCSE requirements.

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  • Or check our other articles on revision and exam structure

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