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The greatest flexibility to plan your study to fit in with your life.
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NEC's online distance learning courses allow you to get the qualifications you need, the way you want.
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From creating materials to supporting you, you'll find the highest quality in everything we do.
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As an educational charity with over 55 years' experience, you can trust us to deliver.
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A huge range of subjects to choose from.

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Support when you need it most.

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The latest news and blogs from NEC.

General, Lifelong Learning

We’re here for you – NEC price reduction

The National Extension College was set up in 1963 to help widen participation in education and we understand the important contribution we can make...

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Do you have to be at school to study a GCSE? 2020 update

You don’t have to be at school to study a GCSE This is an unprecedented time where many students are finding themselves studying at...

Policy and Campaigns, Study Tips

Coronavirus (COVID 19) – important update

Following the recent government announcement regarding coronavirus, we wanted to take this opportunity to update you on the steps that NEC is taking to...

Free resources

We are making the learning materials available from our Resources Webstore free to download to the public for a limited time.

Free careers guides

Our Career Tracks guides will provide you with the information you need to pursue your career and will advise on the qualifications you will need.

A history of success

NEC has more than 55 years' experience and has helped thousands of students achieve their goals.

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