When A-Level English Language students learn that they have to complete an investigation for their NEA, most students get excited! After all, you get to choose a topic of your own choosing. Consequently, you could be working on something that actually excites you! However, it …
How To Revise For A-Level Modern Foreign Languages
Doing a modern foreign language as an A-Level can be incredibly difficult. In fact, students often consider languages to be one of the hardest A-Levels that you can do. For me, having done one myself, I feel that the biggest problem are the exams. This …
Is A-Level Maths Compulsory?
A-Level Maths is one of the most popular A-Levels in the UK, but it isn’t for everyone, and that’s completely fine! You only have a limited number of A-Level choices, so it’s important that you choose the subjects you like and know you will perform …
IB Diploma vs A-Levels: An Analysis of the Key Differences
It can be easy to assume that equivalent qualifications follow the same structure or even that they have similar content. However, is this really true? To put this into context, both A-Levels and the IB Diploma are considered level 3 qualifications in the UK. Due …
140+ Work Experience Ideas (Ideal for Year 10 and Year 12)
When it comes to applying for jobs and university, you need to find a way to make your application stand out. When you’re fresh out of school or university, this can be difficult as you will often not have much to put onto your university …
What are the Facilitating Subjects at A-Level?
Trying to choose A-Levels can be a very stressful time. There are so many factors you need to consider, not only what you enjoy but also what will help you get into university, and your previous grades. Furthermore, the complex terminology which is used by …
What Is The International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma?
As students move through their academic journeys, there will be many pathways available for them to take in order to get a better start for their careers. The main ones include options like A-Levels and T-Levels, but did you know that there are other qualifications …
10+ Tips To Avoid Cramming For An Exam | Advice By A Student
Have you ever left revising for an exam to the last minute? If you are a student, the answer is probably yes! It is in a student’s nature to leave revising for an exam to the last minute at least once in their lives. When …
Are A-Levels Getting Harder or Easier? – Student Opinion
When it comes to A-Levels, there’s often a lot of talk about “grade inflation” and “dumbing down”. The problem is that when people say this, they often don’t have anything to back up this argument. Moreover, with the 2015 reformation of A-Levels could the “dumbing …
How Hard Are A-Levels Compared To Other Countries Equivalents?
With A-Level qualifications, it can be useful to compare them to other UK qualifications at the same level, whether these are T-Levels or BTECs or apprenticeships or many other qualifications. However, when trying to see the standard of A-Level qualifications and how these qualifications really …