English iGCSE
| Subject | Qualification | Exam Board |
|---|---|---|
| English | iGCSE | CIE |
| Assessment overview | ||
| Exam components | One written paper – paper 1 of exam specification 0990 | |
| Standard length of exam | Two hours | |
| Exam % weightings | 50% | |
| When do pupils sit the exam (s) | October of Year 11 with re-sit May Year 11 if necessary | |
| Non-Examined Assessment (NEA, coursework) | 3 written pieces – 1) Narrative 2) Descriptive 3) Reading Response to an article about an issue. Range of pieces written and final pieces chosen from best pieces |
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| NEA % weightings | 50% | |
| When do pupils carry out the NEA | September to March of year 10 NEA must be written in class under teacher supervision | |
| Other useful notes for parents and carers | Bing videos. This video might be useful for revision | |