The majority of English teachers surveyed by the English and Media Centre (EMC) reported a decline in students opting for A-levels in English language, English literature and the combined English language and literature qualification in their schools. (Stock image)Some 82 per cent of respondents said there had been a fall for English language A-level, while 79 per cent said the same for A-level English literature. The new English literature qualification focuses more on classic literature, while English language makes good spelling and grammar a higher priority. The majority of English teachers surveyed by the English and Media Centre (EMC) reported a decline in students opting for the subject. The survey, sent to 200 schools, showed 47 per cent of teachers said A-level English language and literature was no longer offered, while 15 per cent said A-level English language had been axed.

Source: Daily Mail December 10, 2019 23:05 UTC