Currently in the UK, there are over 60,000 children registered for home schooling, and it is becoming increasingly popular. There are both advantages and disadvantages to teaching your children yourself, but it is certain that home schooling is a big change from regular school. As …
12 Alternatives to Taking A-Levels After GCSEs
Choosing which step to take after GCSEs can be a difficult decision, especially if you are not certain about what you want to do. Many people see A-Levels as the natural path to follow to begin further education. However, there are various alternatives. It is …
Do BTECs Have Exams?
Information about further education qualifications can often be confusing and convoluted. This article will help you get a better understanding of how BTECs are examined, as well as giving you the answers to other common questions. BTECs are predominantly made up of coursework, with some …
Is Sixth Form Classified as Secondary Education?
There are several branches of education. These can be confusing, as some of these branches are compulsory and others aren’t. In the UK, education is compulsory until the age of 18. This article will focus particularly on what secondary education actually is, what it consists …
What Are BTEC Qualifications?
The system of education in the UK is complex and uses a wide variety of terminology that can be difficult to make sense of. While many students are familiar with the more mainstream courses, such as A-Levels, there are a wide range of equally official …
The Equivalent of A-Levels in Scotland? – Scottish Highers Explained
In England, Wales and Northern Ireland, many students decide to move on to further education after completing their GCSEs. Many of these students will decide to study A-Levels. Typically, when taking A-Levels, students take 3 courses. However, some decide to take 4 or study additional …
Sixth Form Requirements: How Many and Which GCSEs Do You Need?
At the end of Year 11, after completing GCSEs, school students decide whether to pursue an apprenticeship, or apply to a sixth form to further their education in a more academic way. Many people worry about whether their GCSE grades are good enough to get …
Do T-Levels Have an Age Limit For Students?
When students start thinking of higher education after secondary school, they are often uncertain about the options they have in regard to their studies. One of the options that were introduced recently for students to choose after GCSEs are T-Levels. These were introduced in September …
What Happens if You Don’t Get into Sixth Form College?
The fear of not being accepted into a sixth form college is one that has been felt at least briefly by most high school students, so please do yourself a favour and do not panic! You are most certainly not the first student to not …
3+ Ways To Get GCSEs After Leaving School (for Adults)
GCSEs are arguably one of the most important sets of examinations for teenagers, setting them up for college or sixth form and their A-Levels. This can lead on to university and eventually their jobs afterwards. The weight that the exams carry is therefore huge, so …