Study for an English GCSE qualification at the same time as other full-time courses at a sixth form college. Sixth form colleges offer A-level (advanced level) courses, but if you did not pass essential GCSEs, such as mathematics and English, in school, you can take additional study modules alongside your A-level studies, and re-sit failed GCSEs. Students under the age of 19 in full-time education usually do not have to pay for lessons, and the college may also pay the GCSE exam entry fee.
Enroll in an online learning website specializing in GCSE qualifications. Distance learning on the Internet is not free for GCSEs, but if you find the classroom intimidating and you have limited time available for study, an online course may be the solution. You must sit the English GCSE exams at a designated physical site, usually a local school, college or other educational institution.
Contact your local secondary school and inquire about night classes. Adults returning to education may prefer the formal atmosphere of a school environment to study, but if you wish to learn GCSE English at your own pace, one-to-one tuition may be the answer. Ask the administration department of your local school or college if they have a list of registered private GCSE tutors in the area.