A-Level courses are a natural progression after GCSEs for many students. Most students will be between the age of 16-18 feeling like an adult, but you just aren’t quite there yet. So, what are A-Levels and what year are they taken? Most students take their …
Is Sixth Form College Classified as Higher or Further Education?
The education system can be quite confusing at times, there are so many different terms which are often used interchangeably. There are also several jumps such as from primary to secondary school, and sixth form college on to university. Each jump has its own classification, …
What Happens if You Miss an A-Level Exam?
A-Level exams can be a very difficult time for many students. For most of us, they signal skyrocketing stress levels, late nights, and last-minute revision sessions. Missing an exam after all that hard work and effort can be a moment right out of a nightmare …
A Student’s 5+ Tips to Make Friends at Sixth Form College
Some of you may be leaving behind five year long friendships to go to sixth form college and that can be scary. However, there is no need to panic as you are not alone. Everyone is going through the same thing. What matters is how …
30+ Ways to Improve Your Focus and Concentration
Focusing on work can be one of the hardest barriers at school to improving your grades and not being able to focus is incredibly frustrating. This article will teach you tried and tested ways to improve concentration and focus. As well as methods for studying …
What is Further Education?
For some people, knowing what to do after they finish their GCSEs (or equivalent qualifications) can be a difficult decision. However you feel about the future of your education, further education is something that you have to do by law. It shouldn’t be something that …
What (Actually) is a Sixth Form College in the UK?
In the UK, “sixth form” and “college” are both extensively used terms in conversation with teachers, parents, and exam-age students. Pupils often ask what a sixth form college actually is. Particularly being in Year 11, it is vitally important to understand what the term means …
When is the Sixth Form Application Deadline? (What To Do if You Miss it)
After students in England take their GCSEs, many choose to further their education by taking A-Levels at Sixth Form College or online. In this article, I will be talking about the deadlines you will encounter when applying for Sixth Form College, and what to do …
The Best 3 Ways to Prepare for Sixth Form College
If you are reading this article, then it is likely that you will be entering sixth form college in September, having completed your GCSEs. Firstly, congratulations! Year 11 is an extremely difficult and stressful year, with exam revision and preparations for your next level of …
Can You Accept More Than One Sixth Form Offer?
It is that time of year where Year 11 students are in the process of studying and completing their GCSE exams. While doing these exams, they are simultaneously searching for prospective sixth forms or colleges. If you are reading this article, it is likely that …