It’s not everyday that we hear of students starting a course with us thirty years after first hearing of NEC. In this case, mature student Vivienne decided there was nothing holding her back and became an NEC student in order to pursue IGCSEs in French and Biology. Thirty years ago the NEC looked quite different […]
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Expanding Horizons: The Case for Modern Language Studies in Gifted Education (GCSE and A Level)
In the dynamic landscape of education, providing diverse and enriching learning experiences is crucial, especially for gifted and talented students. These exceptional learners often require more advanced academic challenges to truly thrive. Offering an additional modern language that is not available within a school’s current curriculum is a powerful way to enhance their educational journey. […]
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 the COVID-19 lockdowns (Bawden, 2021). With fewer students opting to study languages, what happens when there aren’t enough to fill a classroom? Josh found that this was the case when he […]
GCSE French leads to a love for the language and an AS level!
Sarah decided to study GCSE French with NEC at the same time that her son was also taking his GCSEs at school. She wanted a structure to her language learning, and a course that would keep her motivated to stay focused on harder topics such as grammar. Studying with NEC was not Sarah’s first experience […]
A level French leads to career progression and a second chance at languages!
NEC student Edda’s story gives insight into the importance of lifelong learning and not letting criticism get you down. Having been told in Year 8 by a French teacher that she was “hopeless at languages”, Edda was not entered by her school for the French O level or CSE (equivalent to foundation GCSE) and believed […]