Many students who have had to drop out of school due to illness find that distance learning works for them as a flexible alternative that fits with their lifestyle and allows for more independence in learning. Brogan chose to study with NEC after having dropped out from high school due to illness, needing to find […]
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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 […]
Is it possible to balance work and study?
You don’t have to have a career in mind to pursue your interests. Nikki was working full-time and had already achieved 10 GCSEs, 4 A levels and a maths degree when she decided to enrol with NEC. Nikki says that it’s her love of history that brought her back into education. “My study is completely […]
How do I retake my GCSEs or A levels?
The pandemic has meant that both providers and students have had to continually adapt to ever-changing circumstances. This year, exam results will be based on Teacher Assessed Grades in which teachers will assign results based on a range of evidence of their students’ performance including mock exams and non-examination assessments (coursework). Teachers have shared […]
Top grade in IGCSE Spanish for keen traveller
Katie studied IGCSE Spanish with NEC and achieved a top grade of 9. Katie is a mature student and pursued her studies for the pure pleasure of it. As a keen traveller, she now feels more confident to use her language skills on holiday in Spain. Katie is a mature student from London. Katie and […]
Should I be more productive in lockdown?
This week’s post is written by Christine Cox, one of our expert GCSE and A level English Language tutors. Lockdown inertia Time flies … spring has disappeared and it looks like perhaps June too will be another month of waiting and wondering when this pandemic will end. Since 23rd March, time as we know it, […]
How can studying biology help you understand coronavirus?
Written by NEC biology tutor Josie Briggs, learn about how studying biology can help during this time. Trial vaccine for COVID-19 coronavirus Most people know by now what the virus that causes COVID-19 looks like, with pictures of it every time we watch the news on TV. This tiny pathogen is essentially a sphere with […]
Why study astronomy?
Whether you’ve been captivated by the recent solar storms or the flyovers of Elon Musk’s Starlink satellites, astronomy has provided a fascinating distraction during challenging times. The great news is, you don’t need a fancy observatory or a university lab to study the stars. Whether you have a garden, a balcony, or even a small […]
What is your career path?
With over 55 years’ experience helping people of all ages gain qualifications and meet their career aspirations, we know how important it is to make the most of opportunities and resources. National Careers Week (NCW) celebrates and promotes free resources and careers guidance in educational institutions across the UK. Focusing on careers guidance at this […]
What is the best way to revise for exams?
How do you get the best out of your revision? How do you avoid common mistakes? How do you perfect your exam technique? With over 55 years’ experience helping students achieve valuable qualifications, we understand how stressful exams can be. That is why we’ve put together a useful guide of where to get started with […]