When moving from secondary school education to further education, it can be hard to figure out what the difference between these stages of education are and if one is better than the other. To try and figure this out, it can help to compare the …
Exam Papers: Who Marks Them & How Are They Marked?
Throughout your experience in school, you will almost definitely experience an exam, including the compulsory GCSE and A-Level examinations. This is a very standard procedure, and one which most schools will have completed many times. However, after completing your exam, it seems like you never …
Choosing Your GCSE Options: A Students Guide
Often, the first major decision students will have to make about their education is what GCSE qualifications they are going to take. Choosing your GCSE options can be a tricky task as there is often quite a lot you have to consider. This can make …
25+ GCSE English Speaking and Listening Ideas
One of the most important parts of studying GCSE English Language is that you are tested not only on your written communication but also on your verbal communication. This component of GCSE English Language is surrounding spoken language and exists in the form of a …
Do You Get Study Leave in Year 11?
If you have got your GCSE exams coming up, you will have heard about study leave. This is where you are able to go home during a period of time around your exams to study from home but come in when you have exams. However, …
What are GCSEs in Scotland?
Most students in the UK will spend most of their secondary school years preparing for the GCSEs. These are the qualifications you receive at 16 after completing a series of coursework or examinations. GCSEs are taken by most secondary students across the UK. However, this …
How Hard is GCSE Computer Science?
There are many GCSE subjects that can be chosen from. One of these is GCSE Computer Science. It contains the core concepts of computers, with things like computational thinking and writing and testing programmes. It is a very practical subject, and many may consider choosing …
How to Start a Speech at GCSE
GCSEs can be tough. There is no hiding from this fact. Not only do you have to do written exams, but you also have to do oral exams too! You may already know that you are required to complete an oral exam in modern foreign …
Does America Have GCSEs?
Often, students wonder how applicable their GCSEs are to the outside world. Some students may be considering searching for work abroad, or even to pursue further education overseas. Maybe students are moving abroad anyway. A common question is if other countries also have GCSEs, or …
Do Authorised Absences Affect Attendance?
School can be stressful at times, especially as you get older. We have all at some point of our school life felt the urge to miss a day or two even if we don’t have a valid reason. However, this would be considered an unauthorised …