GCSE

GCSEs are one of the most well-known qualifications in the UK. They are usually the first important national exams students sit, and the results are often important no matter the future career you decide on. For instance, it is compulsory to resit Maths and English …

GCSE History and Geography are both popular subject choices in the UK. They are both humanities subjects, and lots of students will be advised to choose one of them as part of their GCSE choices. Either subject will make sure you have a well-rounded set …

GCSE History is a subject that students hear a lot about – after all, it’s part of the English Baccalaureate (EBacc) and is a popular subject in general. However, there is still a lot about GCSE History that needs to be demystified: what is the …

Spanish, like any other modern foreign language, is a difficult GCSE to take. After all, there are four components you have to be competent in to do well! These include reading, writing, listening and speaking in the language. Many students find the speaking element extremely …

GCSE Geography is one of the most popular non-mandatory GCSEs in the UK. You may know people who have studied or are currently studying GCSE Geography, you may be studying it yourself, or you might be wondering whether you should choose GCSE Geography as an …

Taking a language at GCSE level, for example, German, French or Spanish, is very common for students in the UK. In fact, several schools will make it compulsory for their students to take a modern foreign language as one of their GCSE subject choices. Speaking …

When choosing GCSEs, students want to be sure that they are picking subjects they will do relatively well in. After all, everyone wants to achieve the best grades possible! GCSE Spanish is a popular GCSE, as schools do encourage students to take foreign languages. Taking …

Geography is a popular subject for many students when choosing their GCSEs. (You can see how popular in this Think Student article). It’s a great subject, known for including aspects of both science and humanities subjects. Some people really enjoy this, but it can also …

GCSE Music is a great qualification for students with musical experience who want to formally study the subject. The course includes lots of different aspects of music you might not have come across before. There’s a performance part, which students are generally most familiar with, …

GCSE History is considered a difficult subject amongst many students, and it’s understandable why. When I studied GCSE History, I definitely struggled in my first few practice essays. After all, it’s a very content-heavy subject that requires you to learn and memorise so many different …