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 …
How Important Are Year 10 Mocks?
As students move further through their education journey, they may come across mock exams in various years, with the first mock exams typically appearing in Year 10. These can be extremely daunting, and as a student you will likely be feeling a lot of pressure …
How Long Do GCSE Exams Last?
Taking your GCSE exams can be a stressful period of your life. Unlike A-Levels, you will be taking so many different subjects! Each subject is completely different to each other, so it can be extremely hard to keep on top of your revision. Therefore, it’s …
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 …
GCSE Grade Boundaries Explained
At school, once you’ve completed an exam, whether this is a real one or a mock exam, your next thought may go to what grade you might have got, either that or just instant relief of getting the exam over with. However, once you’ve found …
Are Russell Group Universities The Best?
When students start the process of applying to universities, there are many different factors to take into account. Location! Course reviews! Employment rates! Then a few terms get thrown in, which can confuse students even more! ‘Russell Group universities’ is one of these terms. Most …
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 …
The Ultimate Stationery Checklist For Year 7 Students
Getting ready for secondary school is scary. You may not be in any classes with your friends, you will be taught by teachers you have never met before and being in an unfamiliar building can definitely be off putting. Therefore, it is important that you …
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 …