Failing an exam or receiving exam results that are lower than you expected can be disheartening, especially if you had high hopes for your GCSE outcomes. It’s important to remember that disappointing results doesn’t mean you’re at the end of the road when it comes to your education. In this post, we’ll explore what happens […]
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Top marks in GCSE Geography and GCSE Astronomy for retiree
David decided to study GCSE Geography and GCSE Astronomy with NEC during the pandemic as a result of the extra time he had at home. At 67, David has had a long career working in Logistics Management before gaining a PGCE in chemistry at the age of 55 and teaching GCSE and A level Chemistry […]
How did distance learning students do in A levels and GCSEs compared to those in schools?
NEC students achieved a high overall pass rate of 98.5% in both GCSEs and A levels. Background 2021 saw another year of exam cancellations due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The government decided in January that with ongoing cases and intermittent lockdowns, results would this time be based on Teacher Assessed Grades (TAGs). In comparison to […]
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 […]
High-achiever in four A levels with NEC moves on to the University of Edinburgh
Timofei studied four A levels with NEC in maths, further maths, physics and economics and achieved great results, obtaining an A*, two A and a B grade respectively. He is now moving on to study mathematics and physics at the University of Edinburgh. Timofei is seventeen years old and lives in St Petersburg, Russia. His ambition was to […]
Top grades in GCSEs for mature student with NEC lead to Open University degree
Belinda studied GCSEs in astronomy and maths with NEC as a mature student, and achieved top grades of 9 in both. She is now looking forward to starting a Natural Sciences degree with the Open University in October. Belinda is a mum to her sixteen-year-old daughter in Hampshire and was motivated to return to education […]
The National Extension College release A level and GCSE results
“It was impossible to fulfil my dreams without my parent’s and NEC’s patience, support, motivation and 24/7 accessibility to my learning materials [sic] during my learning. NEC has equipped me to thrive and achieve higher grades to prove my true potential and determination to fulfil my future aspirations of being a heart physician.” – Mohammed […]
A* in A level Chemistry with NEC leads to degree at the University of Cambridge
Laura studied A level Chemistry with NEC and achieved an A* grade. Laura is now going to study Natural Sciences at Hughes Hall, University of Cambridge. Laura is a twenty-seven year old student, living in Scotland. Laura has always loved the natural beauty of the world and dreams of being a field researcher in evolutionary […]
The National Extension College response to the 2020 exams fiasco
The National Extension College understands how important A levels and other qualifications are to our students. Over our 57 years as an education provider we have seen the difference that a qualification can make to someone’s life, whether it opens the door to getting into the university of their choice or starting a dream job, […]
From GCSEs with NEC to a Psychology Access to Higher Education Course
School was always a struggle for me. I (as well as my twin sister) was diagnosed with Crohn’s Disease when I was around 12 and, as a result, I suffered with depression and anxiety. I never got to sit my GCSEs during school because my attendance was so low. After a few years of getting […]