Qualification
Cambridge International AS & A Level English Literature (9695)
Awarding body
Cambridge International Education (CIE)
Duration
Typically 2 years (AS in Year 1, A Level in Year 2; AS‑only option available)
Study hours
Approximately 5–6 hours per week, guided
Establish a rigorous literary pathway at post‑16 with Cambridge International AS & A Level English Literature (9695), enabling schools to deliver advanced textual study where specialist teaching capacity or cohort size may limit in‑house provision. Wolsey Hall for Schools delivers the full Cambridge syllabus through a structured, school‑supported model. Integrated within Sixth Form timetables and overseen locally, the course supports detailed critical analysis, comparative study, and extended writing aligned to Cambridge assessment expectations.
Students complete AS examinations at the end of Year 1 and A Level examinations at the end of Year 2, comprising literary essays on both set texts and unseen texts. Progress is supported through regular teacher marked assignments, aligned to Cambridge assessment objectives and levels of response.
Assessment (papers sat):
AS Level:
Paper 1 – Drama and Poetry
Paper 2 – Prose and Unseen
A Level:
Paper 3 – Shakespeare and Drama
Paper 4 – Pre‑ and Post‑1900 Poetry and Prose
First examination year: Current syllabus examined from 2021 onwards
How does the course ensure students can write at A Level standard?
Assignments are structured around extended analytical essays, with tutor feedback focused on argument development, use of evidence, and engagement with literary methods in line with Cambridge criteria.
Can schools select texts to align with their existing literature provision?
Yes. Texts are chosen from the Cambridge prescribed lists, allowing alignment with existing curricula while ensuring full compliance with syllabus requirements.
Who is this course suitable for?
This course is suitable for schools looking to expand subject choice, overcome staffing challenges, support small cohorts or provide greater flexibility for individual students.
Can this course fit around our existing timetable?
Yes. Courses are designed to fit alongside your school's timetable and can be delivered through independent or supervised in-school study periods, as an ‘out-of-timetable' course, or through flexible learning centres or wider hybrid learning models.
Can a school enrol just one student?
Yes. Our flexible model caters for a single student studying one subject, or multiple students across a range of subjects.
Are examination fees included in the course fee?
No. Examination fees are not included in the course fee. Your school will need to register students for their examinations following your usual exam registration process.
Are coursebooks included in the course fee?
Yes, any course book required is included in the course fee.
What optional extra support is available?
Schools can add Optional Additional Services, which include a one-to-one session and group sessions between the student and their teacher for each module of the course. The number of meetings depends on the number of modules in the chosen course and the size of the session depends on how many students you have taking the course for whom these sessions have been included. Speak to our team for current pricing.
How do we find out more?
Speak to our team to discuss how we can support your students with more subject choice, or request a personalised proposal for your school.
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