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An American in Tanzania strides forward in her pre-school career

An American in Tanzania strides forward in her pre-school career

Far away from the UK, NEC has helped one woman qualify for a second career and start planning a business that will have an impact on a whole community. American citizen Keziah Mwanyika knows just where she wants her career working with children to take her. She has her sights set on running her own […]

Innovation for NEC A level science students

Innovation for NEC A level science students

Innovation for NEC A level science students Back in February we blogged about how you can study a Science A level by distance learning. We talked about the practical work which forms part of the course, and mentioned the new format of A levels, where a practical endorsement can be obtained in addition to your […]

Why distance learning is a great way to gain a CMI management qualification

Why distance learning is a great way to gain a CMI management qualification

In a time when there is stiff competition for jobs, a qualification in management can help you to stand out from the crowd. But for many people, it’s just not practical to up and leave a perfectly good–and paid–job to spend money on studying. That’s where distance learning comes in. If you can keep on […]

Turning the tables: from waitress to midwife

Turning the tables: from waitress to midwife

Lottie Blunden, a single parent of four, is in her first year at university studying for a Bachelor of Science degree in midwifery. Getting to university meant starting virtually from scratch with science after a 25-year gap, at the same time as holding down waitressing, admin and cleaning jobs to support her family. She started […]

Why study business or economics A level?

Why study business or economics A level? young male on laptop studying GCSE English and Maths resit courses at NEC

With so many subjects available at A level, it can feel overwhelming to pick the right one. Should you focus on subjects you’re naturally good at, or those that best pique your interest?  In this blog post, we will explore why Business or Economics A levels could be the perfect choice for you. Why Should […]

Why we all need to be bilingual

Why we all need to be bilingual

Learning a new language offers incredible advantages, both personally and professionally. Whether you’re studying GCSE or A level French or Spanish, becoming bilingual opens up doors to many different opportunities.  If you’re wondering, “Can I learn foreign languages online?”, the answer is a resounding yes! “I was looking for a way to improve my French, […]

Talking about educational opportunity

Talking about educational opportunity

Photo credit: Press Association Yesterday, Prince Charles said he was pleased the valuable work of NEC has been recognised after all this time. We spoke briefly about the English historian Peter Laslett, not only a close associate of NEC’s founder Michael Young but also Prince Charles’ tutor when he was an undergraduate at Trinity College […]

Can you study science A levels by distance learning?

Can you study science A levels by distance learning? close up of male using microscope for a distance learning science a level distance learning course practical

When considering taking A levels as a distance learner, you may be wondering if it’s possible to study science. Can you do A level Science online? Thankfully, yes! It is possible to study science subjects online, and in this blog post, we will explore how to do so at NEC. NEC offers a range of […]