How can NEC help your school?

Since 1963 the National Extension College (NEC), a not-for-profit charity, has sought to provide opportunities for people who missed out on education. NEC’s original remit to offer second chance solutions to learners of all ages is still as relevant as ever.

Our course materials are designed by subject matter experts, and all NEC online courses lead to qualifications from the major UK exam boards.

Introductory package

happy teacher in a classroom setting. NEC helping schools teach

NEC is launching an introductory package so that schools can benefit from our expertise.

Working with NEC can help you to:

  • Stretch your gifted and talented students.
  • Support students unable to attend school or college, such as those with a long-term illness.
  • Maintain and expand subject choice – choose from a wide range of subjects including psychology, philosophy, astronomy and politics.
  • Overcome timetable clashes and staff shortages.
  • Fill gaps in students’ GCSE qualifications – including English and maths.
  • Develop transferable independent study skills that prepare students for higher education and employment.

Introductory package

NEC is launching an introductory package so that schools can benefit from our expertise.

Working with NEC can help you to:

  • Stretch your gifted and talented students.
  • Support students unable to attend school or college, such as those with a long-term illness.
  • Maintain and expand subject choice – choose from a wide range of subjects including psychology, philosophy, astronomy and politics.
  • Overcome timetable clashes and staff shortages.
  • Fill gaps in students’ GCSE qualifications – including English and maths.
  • Develop transferable independent study skills that prepare students for higher education and employment.
happy teacher in a classroom setting. NEC helping schools teach

Courses available

Enrol at any point, study anywhere

Enrol a student at any point in the year with no minimum enrolment numbers.

Students can study anywhere, from home or at school.

What our schools say

"We have been impressed with the service we have had from NEC since using them for the first time this year to enable us to offer A level Spanish. The team are very responsive to any questions, the support of students seems to be strong and they are very willing to provide a bespoke service to suit our needs."

Paul Jackson - Headteacher

Specialist music school, UK

How NEC supports your students’ learning

 

All NEC’s courses are designed to be flexible so the learner can work at their own pace. This means that your students will be able to fit their independent study schedule around your timetable requirements and any other commitments they may have. They can access their course online wherever they are, whether they are at school, home or on the move. With course materials and assignment feedback from NEC, and input from your school’s nominated mentor/teacher, students will have the support they need to excel.

 

 

Exams and non-exam assessment (NEA)

As a school or college, you would normally be responsible for entering students for the exams. Should this not be possible for some reason, we can offer students a place at one of our partnership exam centres in the UK.

Many of NEC’s GCSE and A level courses now include non-exam assessment. For the subjects NEC offers, this could be a practical endorsement, spoken language endorsement or written coursework.

As an approved centre, NEC is able to mark and authenticate coursework through our exams service. We are also able to offer venues that accommodate the endorsements.

UK Schools

Download our Schools Guide for UK institutions.

International Schools

If you are an international school, please visit our International Schools page.

Frequently asked questions

Do schools have any oversight of the course content and how the students are progressing?

In order for schools to stay updated on a student's progress, we give schools access to the Pupil Progress Tracker.

Can we provide support and guidance for UCAS for additional subjects studied via NEC?

NEC offer a number of UCAS services at an additional cost where the student will be supported. NEC can provide:

  • Confirmation of predicted grades to both student and school
  • Academic comments from course tutors
  • Personal statement reviews
Can we provide 'live' tuition?

NEC can provide 'live' tuition for individuals and groups of students at an additional cost.

NEC offer two additional services to support students' UCAS application.

- Predicted Grades and references

- Personal Statement review

We can work with your institution to support an existing application.