It can be difficult to remember how all the different stages of education fit together. You can group them by year group, the age of students, the qualifications they are sitting, what key stage they are part of, and the list goes on. This article …
Do Colleges Have Prom in the UK?
Finishing school is a major milestone for any student. There are many reasons to celebrate at this point in your life. Not only are you finishing a major chapter of your life, but there is lots to look forward to. Moving on to the stage …
What is an Academy School in the UK?
There are many different types of schools within the UK, from privately funded schools to free schools. In the middle are academies. A lot of the primary schools in the UK are academies, and most of the secondary schools are academies, with a lot of …
How Do You Get a Scholarship For a Private School?
Private schools seem like those prestige schools that a lot of people aspire to go. However, they could fall short on funds, and for most people it is just out of reach. However, there is also the option for scholarships, and applicants may want to …
What is Summer School in the UK?
While nearly everyone looks forward to the summer holidays, they last for over six weeks, which can be a long time to keep yourself busy! It may be that you are looking for an activity to occupy your time during the holidays that will be …
How to Revise For A-Level English Language
When revising for any subject, procrastination can often come into play. This can often be even worse for English language as you may be wondering what you’re supposed to revise. However, especially with A-Levels, revision is an absolute must for surviving your exams. All in …
What is a High School in the UK?
High school is a term frequently heard in media such as tv shows and movies, but what does it actually mean when it comes to schools in the UK? The phrase ‘high school’ is commonly associated with classic American high schools, along with ideas of …
What is a Community School?
We have all hear of many different types of school before. These may include primary school, high school, grammar school, private school, free school and many others. Yet another type of school which exists in the UK is one known as community school. Have you …
What is a Foundation Degree in the UK?
In the UK, there are almost too many qualifications to keep track of. The government has a levelling system in place to allow students to keep track of which qualifications are available to them and when. However, there will still be courses you’ve never heard …
Do You Need a Laptop For University?
University level education is very different to the stages before it. You will feel this in every way. From the increased amount of work to the increased amount of independence. Not to mention the fact that you may actually be living there. Due to this …