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Applicants must demonstrate that they are able to write fluently so that they can communicate their ideas and emotions to others and through their reading and listening, others can communicate with them.  \nOur equivalency tests can be used to demonstrate a satisfactory level of English language proficiency through the use of appropriate grammar by candidates for whom English is not their first language.  \nIf English is not your first language, please note that in order to meet the assessment criteria for the English and Literacy examinations, you must demonstrate a satisfactory level of English language proficiency through the use of appropriate grammar in your answers. Please read the “Assessment Component 2: Technical Accuracy” skills descriptors  \nWe are unable to approve extra time in exams for candidates on the basis that English is their second language. All candidates must be assessed according to the same marking criteria and following the same regulations, so that grades and certificates have the same validity.  \nAssessment Summary  \nThe GCSE English equivalency exam is comprised of two assessment components;  \n• Knowledge and Content.  \n• Technical Accuracy.  \nAlthough a candidate may pass the Knowledge and Content component of the examination, if their standard of written English is deemed unsatisfactory by the examiner they will not achieve an overall ‘pass’ -the equivalent of Grade 4 (50%) -according to set criteria.  \n• Candidates must pass both components to pass the GCSE English equivalency test.  \n• There is no speaking element in this GCSE English equivalency test.  \nSubject Content  \nStudents will consider a range of texts as reading stimulus and engage with creative as well as real and relevant contexts. 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