To think it's not wise for ds2

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To study English language at a level,when he only has a c grade. There are other factors as to why he has got s c grade.

Is he very keen? If there are other factors maybe he wants to do what he loves and realises these other factors affected his grade and not his ability. I did A level geography and hadn't done it for GCSE at all. Loved it

No this is ok - I studied english literature with a B grade. As long as he has the grade to get in he will be fine. When I was in college they were very supportive and always happy to give extra help

I'm with you, OP.
English Language is a real subject of passion. A C grade tells me your DS doesn't love it. Has he consistently gotten a C or is this a recent dip? Because if, historically, he's done really well and this is a blip, then of course I'd encourage him to continue.
But if the struggle is chronic and he can't get above a C, I'm just wondering why he'd wish to continue at A Level.
What are the other factors?

I did music A-level despite having just scraped a c, and despite it having nothing whatever to do with my university aspirations or career aims. Some of the things I was introduced to in that year have stayed with me, and now form a major part of my non-professional life.

He's had a lot of time off school due to illnesses so had found it hard to revise. He didn't start sixth form when he finished his GCSEs as he was too unwell.

Whata grades did he get in other subjects?

He got b's and c's.