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Discover our collection of articles below from across the organisation on a variety of engaging topics.

Articles and Insights by NEC

Lauren outside her exam centre where she sat her GCSE Psychology exams as a private candidate.

My Journey as a Private Candidate: How I Achieved a GCSE in One Year With NEC – Lauren’s Story

3 min read
Group of people of all ages looking up at the camera

Why You Can Rely On The National Extension College To Be Here To Support Your Online Journey

9 min read
A group of teenage girls hugging

Upcoming Webinar: Belonging – Supporting Young People to Thrive in Education and Beyond

2 min read
Louise Bourgeois’s giant spider sculpture Maman (1999) outside the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao, silhouetted against the sun with the museum’s curved metallic facade in the background.

Art, Identity, and Belonging: Why History of Art Matters Today

4 min read

A New Chapter for NEC: New Courses, New Website, Enhanced Learning Platform and New Leadership

5 min read
Three smiling teenage students walking together outside their university building

Applying to University Webinar with the University of East Anglia

1 min read
Art paint palette and art tools

Upcoming Webinar with Artswork: The Power of Creativity

1 min read
The Colosseum in Rome

Bursaries available to study A level Classical Civilisation with NEC

3 min read
nec podcast

Exploring School Attendance Challenges: A Podcast Discussion

3 min read
Izzy is studying for an A level with NEC at the same time as pursuing a career in musical theatre.

Balancing an A level with My Passion for Dance

3 min read
Izzy studing her A level Physics Course

Passion and Academics: How Izzy Balances Full-time Musical Theatre Studies with Studying A level Physics

4 min read
NEC distance learning student Nico

How NEC Helped Kari’s Son Niko to Continue his A level Studies Despite Long-Term Illness

2 min read
Jill standing in front of some paintings in a gallery

Embracing a New Path: Jill’s Journey from Online Learning to Career Success in Art History

5 min read
A young student in a red T-shirt is deeply focused on reading a black hardback book with a crest on the front. He stands in front of a blue curtain, beside a bookshelf filled with books. The scene reflects concentration, curiosity, and a love for literature.

How Toby Found a Perfect Fit for His Passion: Online A level English Literature with NEC

4 min read
Student hiking alone on a mountain ridge path with scenic views, symbolising the independent path of online learning.

How Griffin Found a Solution to His Study Needs: Online A levels with NEC

2 min read
NEC mature student Vivienne

Vivienne’s Online Learning Experience – Distance Learning as a Mature Student

3 min read
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