In further education, there are so many options, such as going to university, employment, or apprenticeships. There are so many paths to take, that it can be hard to remember them all, and you may be overwhelmed by the choices. One of the paths that …
What Does BTEC Stand For?
There is a lot of terminology used within the UK education system. A common term is the BTEC. You may have heard of this term, when discussing your exams, or A-Levels. A BTEC is among many qualifications in the education system, and you may be …
What is a High School Diploma in the UK?
When people think of finishing secondary school, some may think of a diploma – a certificate of some sorts – showing their accomplishments in subjects. Other people think of their GCSE results as a type of diploma. However, this can be cause for confusion as …
Do University Students Pay Tax?
Moving away to university can be a very stressful time for students, especially when managing their finances for the first time. Getting a job to support yourself is a great strategy, however, it often means students have to pay income tax for the first time. …
Can Students Get an Overdraft?
One of the most stressful parts of moving away to university can be figuring out student loans and finance. Most students have never done this before, and as such can find the process very anxiety-inducing, as well as confusing. From credit cards to loans to …
Does Scotland Have a National Curriculum?
The UK education system is made up of the 4 different education systems of the 4 countries in the UK: England, Wales, Northern Ireland and of course Scotland. While the first three countries’ education systems tend to be quite similar, the education system of Scotland …
Can You Take Two Gap Years?
Going through the education system can be incredibly stressful. After having exams, more exams and even more exams after that, you may be feeling a bit tired of school and in serious need of a break. This break can come in many different forms. You …
What is a Learning Style?
If you’re anything like me then you probably find revision really hard. Not only do you have to figure out where to start this revision, but you also have to figure out how to. There are so many different revision techniques out there that it …
What Are The Average Class Sizes in the UK?
The sizes of school classes play a major role in education. Having more peers around you can definitely be beneficial. However, they can also be distracting. Having fewer peers around you can be good too, as this allows you to receive more support from the …
Do University Students Pay For Eye Tests?
With the high price of attending university, there is a belief that many services come attached. One of these are eye tests. In fact, many university campuses will have opticians on, or near it. In turn, this raises the question of whether university students have …