ISC students entering Class 11 now have an important English subject choice to make. Alongside the established English Literature (801) route, which currently includes Macbeth, Prism and Rhapsody, schools and students may now consider Modern English (891), which includes Pygmalion, Perspectives and Reflections.
This Almond Books whitepaper provides a clear decision framework for choosing between ISC English Literature (801) and Modern English (891). It is designed for school leaders, English teachers, students and parents who need to make an informed subject choice based on academic fit rather than assumption.
The resource compares both courses across key factors such as language demand, prescribed texts, teaching support, student ability, post-school goals, board aggregate sensitivity and likely engagement with literature. It explains why Modern English (891) should be seen as more accessible, not easier, and why English Literature (801) remains a strong option for students who can benefit from Shakespeare-centred literary study.
The whitepaper also includes course comparisons, decision questions, student profiles, common myths, a recommended school-level decision process and a student self-assessment tool.