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GCSE and A level courses require exams through UK examination boards taken at registered centres on set dates, whilst some professional courses use assignments or portfolios rather than formal exams.

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Discover our full range of online courses

At the NEC we offer a full range of online courses and qualifications, all carefully created by expert tutors.
Study anytime, anywhere with any of the following courses.

GCSEs

Online GCSE courses

Astronomy GCSE

£470

or from £35.25/month

spanish online course

Spanish IGCSE

£470

or from £35.25/month

combined science online course

Chemistry IGCSE

£470

or from £35.25/month

psychology gcse

Psychology GCSE

£470

or from £35.25/month

english literature online course

English Literature GCSE

£470

or from £35.25/month

Physics IGCSE

£470

or from £35.25/month

maths online course

Maths GCSE

£470

or from £35.25/month

Metal bars set out in a complicated symmetrical 3D design

GCSE Maths Resit

£355

or from £26.63/month

Wooden letters from the English alphabet

English Language Resit GCSE

£355

or from £26.63/month

sociology online course

Sociology GCSE

£470

or from £35.25/month

History IGCSE

£470

or from £35.25/month

french online course

French IGCSE

£470

or from £35.25/month

english language online course

English Language GCSE

£470

or from £35.25/month

Double Science IGCSE

£765

or from £57.38/month

computer science online course

Computer Science IGCSE

£470

or from £35.25/month

geography online course

Geography IGCSE

£470

or from £35.25/month

Combined Science IGCSE

£470

or from £35.25/month

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Business IGCSE

£470

or from £35.25/month

Biology IGCSE

£470

or from £35.25/month

International GCSEs

International curriculum
spanish online course

Spanish IGCSE

£470

or from £35.25/month

combined science online course

Chemistry IGCSE

£470

or from £35.25/month

Physics IGCSE

£470

or from £35.25/month

History IGCSE

£470

or from £35.25/month

french online course

French IGCSE

£470

or from £35.25/month

Double Science IGCSE

£765

or from £57.38/month

computer science online course

Computer Science IGCSE

£470

or from £35.25/month

geography online course

Geography IGCSE

£470

or from £35.25/month

Combined Science IGCSE

£470

or from £35.25/month

business igcse hero

Business IGCSE

£470

or from £35.25/month

Biology IGCSE

£470

or from £35.25/month

Structured GCSEs

Structured GCSEs programmes
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Structured Maths GCSE

£1400

or from £105/month

Structured English Language GCSE

£1400

or from £105/month

Structured Biology IGCSE

£1400

or from £105/month

Structured Chemistry IGCSE

£1400

or from £105/month

Structured Astronomy GCSE

£1400

or from £105/month

Teenager sits in a room using a computer with lots of other computers showing computer script around him

Structured Computer Science IGCSE

£1400

or from £105/month

A teenage girl sits cross-legged on a sofa at home studying her course with pretty twinkling lights in the background.

Structured Psychology GCSE

£1400

or from £105/month

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Structured History IGCSE

£1400

or from £105/month

AS levels

Online AS level courses
A panoramic view of central Madrid at sunset, featuring the Metropolis building, symbolising Spanish language and culture.

AS level Spanish

£525

or from £39.38/month

A group of people holding each other's arms in a supportive circle, symbolising social bonds, community, and human relationships.

AS level Sociology

£525

or from £39.38/month

A person reading a text and making notes with a pencil, symbolising the academic study of religion, ethics, and philosophy.

AS level Religious Studies

£525

or from £39.38/month

A close-up of scattered puzzle pieces, symbolising the complexity of the human mind and the study of psychology.

AS level Psychology

£525

or from £39.38/month

An ornate parliamentary chamber with wooden benches and chandeliers, symbolising political debate, governance and democracy.

AS level Politics

£525

or from £39.38/month

A molecular model showing connected black and white spheres, representing atomic structure and the scientific principles of physics.

AS level Physics

£525

or from £39.38/month

A close-up of a bronze statue of a military figure on horseback, symbolising historical legacy, power, and leadership.

AS level History

£525

or from £39.38/month

A person writing calculations in a notebook while using a calculator, representing mathematical thinking and problem-solving.

AS level Maths

£525

or from £39.38/month

A person using a scientific calculator and writing mathematical graphs on paper, representing advanced maths problem-solving.

AS level Further Maths

£525

or from £39.38/month

The French flag waving against a clear sky, symbolising the study of French language and culture.

AS level French

£525

or from £39.38/month

A hand writing in a notebook with a red pen, symbolising the study of language, grammar, and communication.

AS level English Language

£525

or from £39.38/month

A person stacking coins into piles, symbolising money management, economic systems, and financial decision-making.

AS level Economics

£525

or from £39.38/month

A close-up of laboratory glassware containing clear and coloured liquids, symbolising chemical reactions and scientific investigation.

AS level Chemistry

£525

or from £39.38/month

Two people shaking hands over a laptop, symbolising business agreements, partnership, and professional communication.

AS level Business

£525

or from £39.38/month

A close-up of a glowing DNA double helix, representing the study of life and biological processes.

AS level Biology

£525

or from £39.38/month

A levels

Online A level courses
Close-up of colourful jigsaw puzzle pieces scattered on a surface, symbolising the complexity and interconnection of the human mind in psychology.

A level Psychology

£730

or from £54.75/month

Aerial view of the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben in London, symbolising British politics, governance, and democratic institutions.

A level Politics

£730

or from £54.75/month

A detailed image of a spiral galaxy in deep space, showing stars, cosmic dust, and glowing light—representing the study of astrophysics and the universe.

A level Physics

£730

or from £54.75/month

The Spanish flag waves above a cityscape in Madrid on a partly cloudy day, symbolising language, culture, and national identity

A level Spanish

£730

or from £54.75/month

A group of diverse hands arranged in a circle on a wooden table, symbolising unity, inclusion, and social connection—key themes in sociology.

A level Sociology

£730

or from £54.75/month

Close-up of hands held in prayer beside softly glowing candles in a dimly lit space, symbolising spirituality, reflection, and religious devotion.

A level Religious Studies

£730

or from £54.75/month

Close-up of chess pieces mid-move on a board, symbolising strategic thinking, logic, and philosophical decision-making.

A level Philosophy

£730

or from £54.75/month

A close-up of a person using a calculator with worksheets and pens on a carpeted surface, representing focused mathematical problem-solving.

A level Maths

£730

or from £54.75/month

Close-up of a judge’s gavel on a wooden desk with a person in a suit holding a law book in the background, symbolising legal practice and justice.

A level Law

£730

or from £54.75/month

Visitors walking through an art gallery with large classical and Renaissance paintings displayed on both sides, representing the study of art history and visual culture.

A level History of Art

£730

or from £54.75/month

Interior view of a grand historical building with arched architecture and stained-glass windows, representing the study of history and heritage.

A level History

£730

or from £54.75/month

Close-up of a globe focused on the United Kingdom and Western Europe, representing geographical exploration and global awareness.

A level Geography

£730

or from £54.75/month

Close-up of a student using a calculator while writing in a squared notebook, representing advanced mathematical problem-solving.

A level Further Maths

£730

or from £54.75/month

The Eiffel Tower rises above the Paris skyline on a clear day, symbolising French culture, language, and global influence.

A level French

£730

or from £54.75/month

A close-up view of the tops of several stacked hardcover books with colourful bindings, representing a collection of classic and contemporary literature.

A level English Literature

£730

or from £54.75/month

A student in a yellow shirt writing in a notebook at a desk, with a soft-focus book in the foreground and natural light coming through a window.

A level English Language

£730

or from £54.75/month

Upward view of modern glass office buildings in a financial district, symbolising global economics, trade, and business activity.

A level Economics

£730

or from £54.75/month

A close-up view of the ancient Roman Colosseum under a clear blue sky, showcasing its iconic arches and stone architecture.

A level Classical Civilisation

£730

or from £54.75/month

A scientist in protective clothing uses a pipette to transfer blue liquid into test tubes in a laboratory, with various glassware containing coloured solutions in the foreground.

A level Chemistry

£730

or from £54.75/month

Person typing on a laptop with financial reports, spreadsheets, and a pie chart on the desk—suggesting business planning or financial analysis in a work or study setting.

A level Business

£730

or from £54.75/month

Studying A level biology. Gloved hands handling a small plant specimen with tweezers, placing it on a glass microscope slide in a laboratory setting, with a petri dish and lab tray in the background.

A level Biology

£730

or from £54.75/month

International A levels

International curriculum
Close-up of colourful jigsaw puzzle pieces scattered on a surface, symbolising the complexity and interconnection of the human mind in psychology.

A level Psychology

£730

or from £54.75/month

Aerial view of the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben in London, symbolising British politics, governance, and democratic institutions.

A level Politics

£730

or from £54.75/month

A detailed image of a spiral galaxy in deep space, showing stars, cosmic dust, and glowing light—representing the study of astrophysics and the universe.

A level Physics

£730

or from £54.75/month

The Spanish flag waves above a cityscape in Madrid on a partly cloudy day, symbolising language, culture, and national identity

A level Spanish

£730

or from £54.75/month

A group of diverse hands arranged in a circle on a wooden table, symbolising unity, inclusion, and social connection—key themes in sociology.

A level Sociology

£730

or from £54.75/month

Close-up of hands held in prayer beside softly glowing candles in a dimly lit space, symbolising spirituality, reflection, and religious devotion.

A level Religious Studies

£730

or from £54.75/month

Close-up of chess pieces mid-move on a board, symbolising strategic thinking, logic, and philosophical decision-making.

A level Philosophy

£730

or from £54.75/month

A close-up of a person using a calculator with worksheets and pens on a carpeted surface, representing focused mathematical problem-solving.

A level Maths

£730

or from £54.75/month

Close-up of a judge’s gavel on a wooden desk with a person in a suit holding a law book in the background, symbolising legal practice and justice.

A level Law

£730

or from £54.75/month

Visitors walking through an art gallery with large classical and Renaissance paintings displayed on both sides, representing the study of art history and visual culture.

A level History of Art

£730

or from £54.75/month

Interior view of a grand historical building with arched architecture and stained-glass windows, representing the study of history and heritage.

A level History

£730

or from £54.75/month

Close-up of a globe focused on the United Kingdom and Western Europe, representing geographical exploration and global awareness.

A level Geography

£730

or from £54.75/month

Close-up of a student using a calculator while writing in a squared notebook, representing advanced mathematical problem-solving.

A level Further Maths

£730

or from £54.75/month

The Eiffel Tower rises above the Paris skyline on a clear day, symbolising French culture, language, and global influence.

A level French

£730

or from £54.75/month

A close-up view of the tops of several stacked hardcover books with colourful bindings, representing a collection of classic and contemporary literature.

A level English Literature

£730

or from £54.75/month

A student in a yellow shirt writing in a notebook at a desk, with a soft-focus book in the foreground and natural light coming through a window.

A level English Language

£730

or from £54.75/month

Upward view of modern glass office buildings in a financial district, symbolising global economics, trade, and business activity.

A level Economics

£730

or from £54.75/month

A close-up view of the ancient Roman Colosseum under a clear blue sky, showcasing its iconic arches and stone architecture.

A level Classical Civilisation

£730

or from £54.75/month

A scientist in protective clothing uses a pipette to transfer blue liquid into test tubes in a laboratory, with various glassware containing coloured solutions in the foreground.

A level Chemistry

£730

or from £54.75/month

Person typing on a laptop with financial reports, spreadsheets, and a pie chart on the desk—suggesting business planning or financial analysis in a work or study setting.

A level Business

£730

or from £54.75/month

Studying A level biology. Gloved hands handling a small plant specimen with tweezers, placing it on a glass microscope slide in a laboratory setting, with a petri dish and lab tray in the background.

A level Biology

£730

or from £54.75/month

Structured fast track A levels

Fast track A level courses
Close-up of wooden jigsaw puzzle pieces with one missing, symbolising the study of human thought and behaviour in A level Psychology.

Structured Fast Track A level Psychology

£1499

or from £112.43/month

A stunning image of deep space showing stars, nebulae, and glowing purple light — representing the mysteries explored in A level Physics.

Structured Fast Track A level Physics

£1499

or from £112.43/month

Close-up of a student’s hand solving trigonometric and algebraic equations on a chalkboard, symbolising advanced mathematics learning.

Structured Fast Track A level Maths

£1499

or from £112.43/month

Chemistry science lab equipment

Structured Fast Track A level Chemistry

£1499

or from £112.43/month

Student in a rust-red dress using a microscope to examine a leaf in a science lab setting, surrounded by beakers and scientific equipment.

Structured Fast Track A level Biology

£1499

or from £112.43/month

Functional skills

Functional skills courses
Happy female student looking at laptop

Functional Skills English Levels 1 and 2

£395*

or from £29.63/month

Functional Skills English Level 2

£295*

or from £22.13/month

Smiling lady waiting outside smiles as she looks through her study notes.

Functional Skills Maths Level 2

£295*

or from £22.13/month

A man sits at the bar in a theatre using his laptop to study

Functional Skills Maths Levels 1 and 2

£395*

or from £29.63/month

Professional courses

Hands gently holding a small plant growing in soil, symbolising support, growth, and the principles of mentoring and coaching.

Understanding Mentoring and Coaching (Level 3 Award)

£419*

or from £41.90/month

Xero Basic Skills

£135

QuickBooks Basic Skills

£135

A person looking at a digital screen filled with cascading code, symbolising artificial intelligence and data processing.

A Guide to AI

FREE

or from £0/month

A person sitting in a supportive conversation, illustrating the practical use of counselling skills.

Using Counselling Skills

£599*

or from £44.93/month

Close-up of a calculator and financial documents used in bookkeeping, alongside a pen and handwritten notes.

ICB Level 2 Certificate in Bookkeeping

£419*

or from £31.43/month

Close-up of a manager reviewing a laptop and charts while discussing strategy and planning using a pen and a notebook.

CMI Level 5 in Management and Leadership

£415 – £1,574*

or from £31.13/month

Close-up of diverse professionals shaking hands in a workplace setting, representing leadership, teamwork, and management development.

CMI Level 3 in Principles of Management and Leadership

£415 – £1,420*

or from £31.13/month

Writing for Wellbeing

£163

Art Techniques

£419

or from £31.43/month

Historical art gallery with paintings

Art History

£419

or from £31.43/month

Level 3 Award in Education and Training (RQF)

£629*

or from £47.18/month

Problem Solving

£105

A set square, compass and protractor lay on a desk

Pre-GCSE Introduction to Maths

£250

A girl sits at her desk in a sunny room at home concentrating on the big screen in front of her.

Level 2 Programming for Beginners with Python

£215*

or from £16.13/month

Ancient Latin Dictionary

Latin for Beginners

£450

or from £33.75/month

A man sits atop a hill at twilight, thinking

Critical Thinking

£105

counselling theory

Counselling Theory

£419

or from £31.43/month

online counselling courses

A Taste of Counselling

£162

Business Start-up

£524

or from £39.30/month

Creative Writing

60 hrs + assigments

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WHAT OUR STUDENTS SAY

NEC fulfilled all of my requirements. Whenever I had any questions for the tutors or admin team, they were answered in a timely and satisfactory manner. I would recommend NEC to other people interested in distance learning. I cannot think of how things could have been done better.

It was a great pleasure to work with all my tutors, the feedback and advice that they gave me were very important to me. I also want to thank the student support team who helped me with a lot of issues, including my university application.

Great experience! The experience studying at NEC was amazing! The course was well structured, easy to access and my tutor, Amanda, was brilliant!! Her feedback was always very prompt ad extremely useful.

I have finished my A level studies with NEC, and I am so glad I chose this college. The tutors were always friendly and their feedback was immensely useful. Whenever I had an enquiry, they were quick to respond and very helpful.

Email exchanges with my tutor and one talk on the phone – really enriched my experience so much, and kept a possibly isolating study experience grounded in a personal relationship with a wonderful tutor.

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Frequently asked questions

Your common questions and concerns answered

NEC offers flexible, online GCSEs, A levels, and vocational courses that you can study anytime, anywhere. When you enrol, you’ll receive a welcome email with login details for learn@nec, our virtual learning platform.

You’ll be supported by a qualified subject tutor who provides feedback on your assignments and helps guide your progress. Our expertly designed courses include engaging materials, interactive learning activities, and selected online resources — all created by experienced teachers, examiners, and learning designers.

Our courses are designed to let you study at your own pace — all within a clearly defined enrolment period to help keep you on track. Many courses let you study your way, with flexible assignment deadlines to suit your schedule. Others may include set dates — especially for things like exams or NEAs (Non-Exam Assessment) — to help you stay on track.

Simply click ‘Enrol now’ on your chosen course page and follow the instructions. If you’d like to pay in instalments or have any questions, our team is here to help — just give us a call.

In some cases, the ‘Enrol now’ button may not be available — this usually means the course requires a quick conversation with us first. For example, some courses (like Functional Skills) involve a registration process, or you may be applying for finance. In these cases, just contact our team and we’ll guide you through the next steps.

After you enrol, you’ll receive a welcome email with your tutor’s details and access to learn@nec so you can get started right away.

Yes. You can enrol any time and begin studying when it suits you. However, if your course involves an exam, you’ll need to complete all assignments and assessments (also known as coursework or NEA — Non-Exam Assessment) in time for set exam dates — so don’t leave it too late!

If you’re planning to apply to university, please also be aware of UCAS deadlines. For example, to receive predicted grades through our UCAS Application Service, you’ll need to have completed a certain number of assignments by specific dates.

Check the individual course pages for guidance, or book a call with an advisor to discuss your timeline and study plans.

You’ll receive expert tutor support via our online platform, plus access to our Student Support Team for help with scheduling, motivation, or extending your course duration. Support lasts as long as your course — typically two years for A levels.

Yes — NEC is ideal for international students. Many of our courses are available worldwide, but there are a few things to check before enrolling:

Exams: You’ll need to arrange a local exam centre. AQA does not offer international exams, so you’ll need to travel to the UK for those.

Qualification recognition: Ensure your chosen qualification is recognised in your country.

Our team is happy to help you explore your options.

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