The study of literature is at the heart of the English department here at Queen’s. Pupils are exposed to a broad range of modern and heritage texts of all genres, and are encouraged to develop personal viewpoints through discussion and written responses.
From Class 3 (Year 7), pupils study a selection of prose, poetry and drama (including Shakespeare), with an emphasis on creative tasks as well as the development of literary analysis. Pupils also partake in the English Speaking Board examination in Class 3 and Class 1 (Year 9) to refine their speaking and listening skills. We follow the IGCSE and achieve outstanding results in both Language and Literature. English Literature is also an extremely popular A-level subject, with many students choosing to continue the subject at university.
In addition to academic success, the department offers a diverse and intellectually rigorous programme of extra-curricular activities, from short story competitions to theatre and museum trips.