The IELTS exam can be important for anyone looking to work, study or move to an English-speaking country. Due to being so important, it’s important that we learn more about this qualification and what it is. One of the most important questions that you might …
What is the IELTS Exam? | Guide and FAQs for 2025
In the UK and internationally, there are a wide range of different qualifications that you can get. One of these is the IELTS, where year after year, millions of students around the world choose to sit their IELTS exam. Being so popular and international, you …
What Can You Do with a Certificate of Higher Education?
There are lots of different stages of education in the UK, and lots of different qualifications available to get at each stage. Most of us are familiar with the most common qualifications, such as GCSEs, A-Levels and undergraduate degrees. However, these are far from the …
When Should You Stop Listing GCSEs and A-Levels on Your CV?
Writing a CV and listing all of your personal achievements should be an experience filled with pride, as it means you get to show off all the great things you have done. However, it can also be stressful, particularly if you are not sure what …
Are bursaries and scholarships taxable in the UK?
If you’re a full-time student, taxes are something you probably haven’t had to consider yet, so it’s completely understandable if you aren’t sure what can and can’t be taxed! That being said, no matter your situation, if you work a student job, or are eligible …
1 Day, Week, Month Absent: How Much School Attendance Is Lost?
Teachers always seem to bang on about how important your attendance is. When you have a couple of days or maybe even some afternoons off school, it may not seem a lot. However, you need to be aware that these absences can soon pile up! …
Master’s Applications: Do your A-Levels matter?
A master’s degree is a very highly regarded and competitive qualification, and a big step for new postgraduates. The application process for a master’s degree is certainly nerve-wracking, so you should know you aren’t alone if you’re feeling the pressure when applying. There are many …
Do Apprentices Qualify for Student Discounts?
Becoming an apprentice is an exciting opportunity, the start of a new stage in your life. However, especially with new modern apprenticeship systems, understanding the support systems in place and how things work while you are an apprentice can be difficult. Student discounts, bank accounts, …
Understanding Student Visas: A Comprehensive Guide for Students
In order to be able to study in another country, you will often need a student visa. Despite this, student visas and all of the terms and policies around them can be incredibly complicated and difficult to understand. This can make the whole process even …
Do apprenticeships count as full-time education? – A student FAQ
Apprenticeships are one of the main post-16 or post-18 options that you can choose to do, although you may also choose to do them at a later stage. They allow you to train in a specific career, through a mixture of on-the-job training and classroom-based …