APPLICATIONS FOR THIS BURSARY ARE NOW CLOSED. NEC’s 60th Birthday Bursary will support one learner to get back into the workplace or to plan a change of career. The National Extension College (NEC), is marking a special birthday in 2023 as we celebrate 60 years since the college was founded by Michael Young, Lord Young […]
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Martin’s story: From no qualifications and working in a factory to a long academic journey and a professional career
With NEC celebrating our 60th birthday in 2023, we have been asking students for their stories of studying with NEC. Throughout our 60 years, we have seen hundreds of thousands of students enrol on NEC courses, all with different goals and reasons for accessing distance learning. One of our central aims since we were founded […]
Embracing Green Careers: Shaping a Sustainable Future
In an era defined by environmental challenges, the importance of green careers has never been more critical. At National Extension College (NEC), we recognise the urgent need to prepare students for a sustainable future. Our comprehensive range of IGCSE and A Level courses, including Geography, Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Further Maths, Combined Science, and Double Science, […]
Connex Education Academy and the National Extension College announce new partnership
Connex Education Academy, who offer a wide range of online learning have announced a new partnership with the National Extension College. Connex Education Academy are thrilled to announce our partnership with the National Extension College (NEC), one of the UK’s leading distance learning providers. Together, we are committed to providing high-quality education and training to […]
The importance of Maths in everyday life and unconventional careers
As an online education organisation that delivers Maths A Levels, GCSEs, and Functional Skills, we are passionate about the importance of mathematical skills in all aspects of life. Many people assume that maths is only important for those who want to pursue a career in finance, science, or technology, but the reality is that mathematical […]
Tina enrolled with NEC to pursue a teaching career. She enrolled her teenage son for GCSEs.
Tina chose to enrol with NEC in 2016 in order to gain the qualifications needed to access a career in teaching. “I wanted to complete a level 6 diploma to gain entrance to university to become a primary teacher. However to become a teacher I needed a minimum of a science GCSE C grade so […]
CMI qualification with NEC supports NHS career development
Rhiannon works for the NHS as a Business Manager and prior to enrolling with NEC was supporting a senior Director of Nursing who was due to retire. This prompted her to start planning more for her future and desired career progression. “I needed to gain some qualifications that would support the on-the-job learning I have, […]
Fitting in GCSEs between care shifts
Amy had been working shifts in the care sector and wanted to apply for a degree in medicine. She didn’t leave school with quite the right qualifications for her dream course, and needed to gain some extra GCSEs. Her decision to enrol with NEC as a provider was based on the flexibility it offered to […]
National Work Life Week 2021: finding time for professional development
National Work Life Week, established by the not-for-profit Working Families, takes place every year between the 11th and 15th of October. It is a chance to highlight wellbeing at work and the importance of achieving a work-life balance, this year gaining particular salience as a result of a new law that codifies the right to […]
Thinking about becoming a teacher?
From the classroom to online lessons almost overnight, teachers have been under an incredible amount of pressure throughout the last year. Teachers have been on the front lines of our children’s education through multiple school closures and exam cancellations. However, 2020 saw a significant increase in teacher training applications. Some have turned to teaching after […]