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When is Graduation?

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When students are in the depths of their studies at university, sometimes the only thing getting them through is knowing that there is an end in sight. As a result, knowing when they will graduate is extremely important! It also allows them to prepare, so …

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Is Newcastle a Campus University?

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When deciding which university to go to, it can be useful to consider which types of university you would find best suited to you. Each university in the UK is either described as a city university or a campus university and different people differ in …

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Can a Sixth Form Reject You?

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After you have completed your GCSEs, it is time to think about the next step in your education. Some students choose to go to college, and some apply for apprenticeships. Many students decide to go to sixth form, especially if their high school has one, …

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When Did O Levels Change To GCSEs?

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Hundreds of thousands of GCSEs are taken each year – yet that was not always the case. Older generations sitting through the school system might’ve done a whole different type of exam qualification instead of GCSEs, known as O Levels; this may be something the …

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Are Grammar Schools State Schools?

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During their academic journeys, students may come across terms that are new and unfamiliar. This can be as early as coming across a multiplication table in Year 2, or as late as coming across different types of secondary schools in Year 6. Yes, there are …

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GMAT Exam | What Is It And Who Is It For?

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The further you advance your education, the more specialised it gets and the less the qualifications and any exams that need to be done become common knowledge. This is particularly the case when it comes to the GMAT exam as you’ve probably not heard of …

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PPA Time For Teachers: What Is It?

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There is a lot of work involved in being a teacher. As students, we normally only see a fraction of this – the time they spend directly teaching us in lessons. There’s plenty of other tasks to consider, and the workload can quickly pile up. …