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Benefits of Homeschooling: Is Home Education Right for Your Family?

Benefits of Homeschooling: Is Home Education Right for Your Family? Young male student, homeschooling with NEC

Over the years, homeschooling and home education has grown in popularity and is now a more accepted form of successful education. More and more families are embracing this flexible approach to education for their children due to a number of reasons. Whether you’re exploring home education due to personal reasons, such as illness, experiences of […]

Homeschooling in 2024: How to Personalise Your Child’s Education

Homeschooling in 2024: How to Personalise Your Child’s Education Mother supporting her daughter with her schooling, looking at information on a laptop.

In recent years, homeschooling has gained significant traction as a flexible and personalised approach to education. For parents and guardians looking to tailor their child’s learning experience to suit their unique strengths, interests, and needs, homeschooling offers an appealing alternative to traditional schooling. If you’re considering homeschooling your child, you’ve come to the right place! […]

What is Homeschooling?

What is Homeschooling? Father and daughter sitting together at a desk looking at a computer screen and with notebook on the table.

In recent years, the idea of homeschool learning has been gaining popularity as an effective academic alternative. Homeschooling offers a unique approach to learning and allows parents to tailor their child’s education to suit their needs and interests. There are many things to keep in mind when exploring homeschooling and what it involves. To ensure […]

Can you gain an A level within a year?

Can you gain an A level within a year?

Complete an A level in one year with NEC’s online Structured Fast Track A levels. We understand that some goals and deadlines can’t wait so these courses are designed to help our students gain the all important grades they need.  Can you do an A level in a year? At NEC it’s no news that […]

Why Study an AS Level?

Why Study an AS Level? to young females looking at laptop screen

An AS level (Advanced Subsidiary level) acts as a great stepping stone between GCSEs and higher education. Yes, A levels are typically more well known, but there are many reasons why you should consider studying an AS level as part of your educational journey. Here are some of those reasons: Expanding Your Knowledge: AS levels […]

Mia’s NEC experience and her pursuit of knowledge

Mia’s NEC experience and her pursuit of knowledge

There are a number of reasons why students decide that distance learning is a suitable form of education for them and their needs. In Mia’s case, she decided to take on GCSEs early and as a result, found a passion for creative writing. Mia shares: “My parents researched online and thought the NEC would be […]

Andrew’s experience: How homeschooling helps balance education and family commitments

Andrew’s experience: How homeschooling helps balance education and family commitments

Arguably, one of the biggest benefits to online and distance learning is the freedom it allows students to study at a time and place that best suits their needs. For eighteen year old Andrew who lives in East Asia, this benefit was a huge help when balancing his education alongside family commitments. “I have quite […]

How homeschooling is helping Amelia work towards a medical career

How homeschooling is helping Amelia work towards a medical career

You may have seen us share a recent story about the benefits of distance learning as a mature student. In this post we explore how online learning can benefit a younger student as an alternative to traditional school settings. There are a number of reasons why distance learning or homeschooling is a successful and positive […]

Homeschooling: How to Personalise Your Child’s Education

Homeschooling: How to Personalise Your Child’s Education adult female, young female child and adult male looking at a laptop together.

In recent years, homeschooling has become a more popular and accepted form of education. For parents and guardians who want to tailor their child’s education to suit their unique strengths and interests, homeschooling can be a great alternative to traditional school settings. If you are considering homeschooling your child, you’re in the right place! In […]

What are the Advantages and Disadvantages of Studying Online?

What are the Advantages and Disadvantages of Studying Online? Young male sitting in front of an apple laptop with headphones on.

When it comes to studying, traditional school and educational settings aren’t the only options for students. With distance learning becoming more and more popular, you may be wondering whether studying online is a suitable option for you or your child. To help you make the right decision for you and your academic journey, we have […]