After you have completed your GCSEs, you will probably be wondering what your next step in education will be. You will probably have heard about taking A-Levels or doing an apprenticeship. However, have you heard of AS-Levels? This term is thrown all over the place …
What is an MBA Qualification?
Once students progress further into their education journeys, there may be a lot of new terms and educational pathways that appear. It’s perfectly natural to feel confusion when hearing about different qualifications and degrees. One such example is an MBA, which is not something that’s …
What is a QTS?
If you are not in (or planning to be in) the teaching sector, it is quite unlikely for you to have heard of a QTS. This is because a lot of people don’t need a QTS, so it’s not well-known. Despite this, a QTS is …
Who is Eligible for a Student Loan in the UK?
If you’re a student you’ve probably been told about how important education is. However, education can also be incredibly expensive and be difficult on your bank account. Luckily, there are a range of finical aid schemes available to help students pay for the costs of …
Most Popular Apprenticeships in the UK
Apprenticeships are gaining more popularity than ever. They provide a different route to getting your dream career, instead of university. There are so many different types of apprenticeships now too, as businesses realise how valuable they really are. They allow individuals to develop the skills …
Most Popular Apprenticeship Providers in the UK
Apprenticeships are gaining more and more popularity, meaning more businesses and companies are striving to offer them. Apprenticeships produce excellent employees, who have skills tailored to each company. Therefore, increasing amounts of businesses are trying to provide apprenticeship programmes. However, companies are unable to do …
What is Tertiary Education in the UK?
In the UK, there are so many different levels of education and qualifications that they all seem to get jumbled up. Many of these terms are very similar or mean the same thing. This can make it particularly confusing to know what the difference between …
What is a Pre-University Summer School?
As the summer slowly approaches, many students will want to relax and completely wipe out school from their minds. Others, however, may want to continue to push themselves with their studies. For instance, others may attend summer schools. Some may choose to join a pre-university …
How Many Points Can a New Driver Get?
Finally passing your driving test is a very exciting time for students. The freedom and independence to drive yourself around and go where you like is a step away from home and towards adulthood. However, it can also be stressful. While passing your test requires …
Can Schools Confiscate Items From Students?
In school, many students may want to use some items, that may be deemed unsafe, or not allowed by the school. It may seem harmless, or there may be an intention to cause harm. Or maybe you have seen someone else with one of these. …