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Resitting A level STEM Subjects: How to Turn Your Setback into a Stepping Stone for a Brighter Future

If you’re searching for ways to improve your A level results in STEM subjects, you’ve come to the right place. Many students find themselves…
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Resits vs. Retakes: Understanding the Difference and Making the Most of Your Second Chance

Examinations play a crucial role in our educational journey, and sometimes the results may not meet our expectations. However, it’s important to remember that…
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GCSE Results Day 2024: What to Do When You Didn’t Get the GCSE Results You Wanted

Failing an exam or receiving GCSE results that fall short of your expectations can be disheartening, especially if you had high hopes for your…
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GCSE Results Day 2024: Your Complete Guide

GCSE Results Day is a pivotal moment in the academic journey for students, parents, and educators alike. Following the disruptions of recent years, this…
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A level Results Day 2024: Your Ultimate Guide to Success

With A level Results Day 2024 upon us, it’s essential to be fully prepared. Whether you’re eager to learn your results, curious about grading…
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Big Data and Educational Trends: Insights for Students and Schools

Five things to look out for on results day for A levels, T levels and other Level 3 qualifications.  As results day approaches for…
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Prepare for A level Results Day 2024: Essential Tips and What to Expect

Are you ready for A level Results Day 2024? Whether you’re eagerly awaiting your grades or feeling a bit nervous, we’ve got the essential…
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How Griffin found a solution to his study needs: Online A levels with NEC

When watersports fan Griffin moved with his family to Portugal he was unfamiliar with the local schools and the education that they could offer…
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Navigating Your Post-Exam Options: Advice for Students

By Esther Chesterman &  Kirsten Butler NEC Chief Executive Esther Chesterman and our UCAS Expert Kirsten Butler explain the options open to you if…
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GCSE Results Day 2023: Your Complete Guide

GCSE results day is a pivotal moment in the academic journey for students, parents, and educators alike. After the tumultuous disruptions caused by the…
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Jeremy’s stepping stone to studying Natural Sciences at university

NEC has been working with our partners to provide a series of free webinars on our YouTube channel for anyone interested in studying a…
Podcast

Access to education for marginalised students: Exploring access arrangements

In this blog post, we delve into a thought-provoking podcast episode that focuses on the topic of access arrangements for students with special educational…
Lifelong Learning, Policy and Campaigns, Student Stories

Meet the recipients of the Russell Kane Scholarship

In July 2022 NEC launched the first annual Russell Kane Scholarship Programme.  Russell Kane, now a multi-award winning comedian, TV and radio presenter, actor,…
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Free online events

We work with a range of partners and experts to bring you a calendar of virtual events. Book your free tickets and learn more…
Student Stories

What happens when there aren’t enough students to fill a classroom?

Every summer there are dismaying articles about the decline in modern foreign languages in schools. Not to mention the drop in language learning during…
Student Stories

Missing out on a September college start sparked new opportunities for aspiring doctor

Ubayd gained high grades in all ten of his GCSEs and was accepted into Luton Sixth Form College. However, due to family circumstances, he…
Study Tips

News adding to your stress?

We understand that external factors can affect your study. Whether it’s the war in Ukraine, issues in your personal life or something you read…
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NEC In Conversation: Eddie ‘the Eagle’ Edwards

It’s not every day that you get the chance to speak to a national treasure! Eddie the Eagle studied with the National Extension College…
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Three must-read books for art history students

A few years ago, we launched our interactive A level History of Art course. Since then we have seen students of all ages from…
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Why study A level Geography?

To celebrate the launch of NEC’s online interactive A level Geography, we spoke to lead tutor Alison Leadbetter about why she loves the subject…
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