The National Extension College (NEC), is marking a special birthday in 2023 as we celebrate 60 years since the college was founded by Michael Young, Lord Young of Dartington. Throughout August, we’ll be posting some blogs to celebrate our 60 years. NEC at 60 Established in August 1963 as a not-for-profit distance learning provider, NEC […]
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The key to reviving social mobility
In our blog post on 13th July 2023, Is education the answer to social mobility? The contribution of the National Extension College, Ros Morpeth, Board of Trustees Member and former CEO of NEC, penned a powerful letter in response to an article by Polly Toynbee (At last, Labour is admitting the defining role of class […]
Workplace returners and those seeking a change of career given the opportunity to apply for a bursary to study with NEC
APPLICATIONS FOR THIS BURSARY ARE NOW CLOSED. NEC’s 60th Birthday Bursary will support one learner to get back into the workplace or to plan a change of career. The National Extension College (NEC), is marking a special birthday in 2023 as we celebrate 60 years since the college was founded by Michael Young, Lord Young […]
Transformative Home Education: Empowering parents and guardians to unlock their child’s potential
Education is a fundamental aspect of a child’s development, and as parents and guardians, we want the best for our children. However, traditional classroom settings may not always be the ideal fit for every child. In recent years, there has been a growing trend towards home education, driven by various factors such as personal preferences, […]
Connex Education Academy and the National Extension College announce new partnership
Connex Education Academy, who offer a wide range of online learning have announced a new partnership with the National Extension College. Connex Education Academy are thrilled to announce our partnership with the National Extension College (NEC), one of the UK’s leading distance learning providers. Together, we are committed to providing high-quality education and training to […]
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 […]
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 in the news, negativity can have an impact on your work. Here is a great article with some coping mechanisms that can help you at this time: https://www.verywellmind.com/anxiety-about-ukraine-and-the-threat-of-war-5221204 We’ve also compiled […]
[Closed] Save 15% off all courses until midnight 31st January
It’s the beginning of a new year and time to start work on your New Year’s resolution. So, have you decided to stop doing something, or start doing something? Embarking on something new isn’t always easy. It can feel daunting to tread new ground, particularly if your end goal is life-changing. This year we hope […]
Online A levels with NEC leads to BSc Political Science at University of Amsterdam
Mina started the International Baccalaureate but found that it didn’t afford her a lot of subject choice. Fitting the study schedule around her social media job, not to mention having some free time, was difficult and she felt the subject choices limited her options for university. Mina wanted to be more independent and study subjects […]
NEC moves house: bigger premises and a brighter future
The National Extension College (NEC) is delighted to announce its expansion and relocation to new premises in the village of Sawston, Cambridgeshire. Since its foundation in 1963 by educationalists Michael Young and Brian Jackson, the college has occupied a number of offices in Cambridge, ranging from a humble “wooden hut” to a 19th-century Gothic building […]