GCSE English Equivalency Test
GCSE English Equivalency Course 2023/24
The A Star Equivalency GCSE English course for the 2023/2024 academic year provides everything you need to pass the GCSE English equivalency test.
Once you order the course, it gets posted out to you by Royal Mail and arrives within 2-3 working days.
After signing up to the course you will also be invited to the weekly English tutorials.
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Mock papers & mark schemes - Updated for 23/24
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Model solutions with marking criteria highlighted
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English revision cards posted to you - Updated for 23/24
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Access to an online revision platform - Updated for 23/24
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Free weekly tutorials to help you learn the key concepts
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This provides access to our outstanding course for 1 year.
How do I prepare for the GCSE English Equivalency Test?
AQA Specification
The A Star Equivalency exam and specification is similar to the AQA exam GCSE English language qualification and as such materials designed for this exam will be relevant. The full AQA GCSE English Language specification can be found below. AQA GCSE English Specification
Assessment Objectives and guidance
Our assessment objectives are benchmarked against recognised examination criteria. English Equivalency Exam Breakdown
GCSE English Equivalency Exam writing questions
This pack includes the style of writing questions from your actual exam, and you will have the option of the writing question 5 from paper 1 or 2. The writing section is important as it is 40% of your assessment. English practice writing paper
Equivalency Sample Paper
Access GCSE English Equivalency test past papers pdf, mark scheme and insert below. Practice Paper Mark Scheme Insert
AQA Past Papers
You can find English past exam papers and mark schemes here. AQA GCSE English Past papers
Ask the community
A star Equivalency has set up a Facebook support group to help every Equivalency student. Take a look at the A star Equivalency Facebook Group.
Everything you need in one place
With our course options, you get all the materials you need to revise for and pass the exam. Additionally we also have webinar tutorials to help prepare learners, which is included in the exam booking fee. See the page above for more information.
Specifically designed for the exam
The course has been specifically designed to match the content of the exam. We pride ourselves on providing you with genuine mock papers designed by examiners.
Examiner feedback
With the GCSE English equivalency course, you are able to submit two exams for examiner feedback. You can receive personalised feedback from real examiners on how you can improve.
Free weekly lessons
A Star Equivalency offers free weekly lessons to all learners. You can register for these below. Free Weekly lessons
Make a study plan
Making a study plan to pass your Equivalency Test is a good place to start. Plan out when you want to revise and how you want to revise.
Start revising early
Start your revision early. Give yourself enough time to cover the entire course without needing to rush.
Do lots of practice papers and questions
Exam-paper practice is the most important thing you can do to step-up your revision. This is why the A star course comes with 6 high-quality mock papers, so you know what you expect from the real exam.