Structured Computer Science IGCSE

At the heart of NEC’s Structured GCSE Programme is a cutting-edge online course design that transforms traditional self-study into a personalised, interactive learning experience.

Our GCSE courses are not PDFs and passive reading. They’re dynamic, engaging, and built to adapt to how each student learns. This is self-study, redefined — giving students freedom and structure.

Every course in the Structured GCSE Programme has been:

• designed by subject experts and experienced examiners
• mapped directly to GCSE exam board specifications
• created using the latest in digital learning design
• reviewed and adapted to support different learning needs and styles.

These courses are the result of decades of NEC experience in distance education — combined with modern, research-based approaches to accessibility and pedagogy.

Each of our Structured GCSE Programme subjects is built around interactive topics that adapt as you progress. This means:

• you receive tailored guidance based on you answers and engagement
• activities adjust to offer extra support or greater challenge where you need it
• you can track you progress and revisit areas independently
• every section begins with a Study Schedule
• you complete an Introductory Quiz to assess your strengths and gaps
• learning content adjusts to fill your knowledge gaps and reinforce your skills.

This helps you to build confidence quickly, even if you have struggled with the subject before.

NEC’s courses are built to support:

• visual, auditory and kinaesthetic learners
• students with SEND (e.g. dyslexia, ADHD, autism)
• learners managing anxiety or mental health needs
• those who need to study flexibly due to health, family or performance commitments.

Accessible features include:

• clear layouts, uncluttered pages, and adjustable font sizes
• screen-reader-friendly content and alt text on all visuals
• bite-sized learning to help with attention and processing
• multiple formats (text, audio, video, diagrams, quizzes) to support different learning preferences.

When you enrol, you’ll receive a welcome email with login details for learn@nec, our virtual learning platform.

You can access all of you learning materials 24/7 via NEC’s online learning platform, learn@nec — at home, in the library, or on the go.

This flexibility allows you to:

• work at your own pace
• fit your study around other life commitments
• catch up or revise when it suits you

It’s a structured timetable — but one that’s adaptable to your real life.

Yes. Most NEC courses, including all GCSEs and A levels, lead to qualifications awarded by major UK exam boards such as AQA, Edexcel, OCR and Cambridge International. You’ll earn exactly the same qualification as students in school or college.

We’re also approved to offer CMI qualifications for management, as well as TQUK-accredited courses and Functional Skills qualifications in English and Maths. These nationally recognised qualifications are designed to help learners build practical skills and are ideal for both personal development and career progression.

Some short courses, like those in the arts, are for personal development and enjoyment but don’t lead to formal accreditation.

Yes, NEC is a JCQ-approved exam centre, which means we can support your exam entry, provide verified access arrangements, and oversee non-exam assessments (NEAs) — essential for subjects like English, Science and Geography.

We teach you the core practicals that you need to be familiar with for your exam. This varies by course, but each core practical typically includes a method, list of equipment and some sample results. You can have a go at some of these practicals safely at home – we will let you know when this is the case. If the experiment is not safe to complete at home, or if you don’t want to complete the experiment yourself, our detailed description of the investigation will give you the information you need. Where appropriate, we also link videos demonstrating the experiment.