If you’re searching for ways to improve your A level results in STEM subjects, you’ve come to the right place. Many students find themselves in a position where their grades in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics didn’t meet their expectations. If this sounds like your situation, it’s important to remember that resitting A level STEM […]
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How Griffin found a solution to his study needs: Online A levels with NEC
When watersports fan Griffin moved with his family to Portugal he was unfamiliar with the local schools and the education that they could offer him. Griffin attended several schools in Portugal but was unhappy about how they were run. He decided that he needed an option for studying for his A levels abroad that was […]
Can you gain an A level within a year?
Complete an A level in one year with NEC’s online Structured Fast Track A levels. We understand that some goals and deadlines can’t wait so these courses are designed to help our students gain the all important grades they need. Can you do an A level in a year? At NEC it’s no news that […]
Why is it important to study maths?
In today’s world where technology is so openly available, it’s easy to assume that maths skills aren’t as in high demand and worth continuing throughout higher education. Throughout this blog post, we will explore the reasons why studying mathematics is still crucial and important in daily life. We will discuss the benefits of pursuing maths […]
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 […]
Vita gained an offer from the University of Oxford after gaining an A level online with NEC
Motivated by her desire to study chemistry at undergraduate level, Vita realised that she would need to take A level Maths, particularly if she wanted to apply to a top university such as the University of Oxford or Imperial College London. Despite enjoying her time at school and leaving with 11 GCSEs and the International […]
Three A levels alongside full time work allows NEC student to return to university for second degree
NEC students study with us for a variety of reasons, including choosing to take qualifications that will allow them to change career direction. Yue chose to take three A levels with NEC in order to go back to university. Already working in a full time job in London, she decided that she wanted to return […]
Do maths qualifications add value to university applications?
The benefits of studying level 3 maths The 2015 A level and AS reforms decoupled the AS qualification from the A level and resulted in a dramatic drop in AS entries across all subjects. However NEC noticed an increase in enrolments for AS maths over the past couple of years and this made us curious […]
High-achiever in four A levels with NEC moves on to the University of Edinburgh
Timofei studied four A levels with NEC in maths, further maths, physics and economics and achieved great results, obtaining an A*, two A and a B grade respectively. He is now moving on to study mathematics and physics at the University of Edinburgh. Timofei is seventeen years old and lives in St Petersburg, Russia. His ambition was to […]
Top grades in GCSEs for mature student with NEC lead to Open University degree
Belinda studied GCSEs in astronomy and maths with NEC as a mature student, and achieved top grades of 9 in both. She is now looking forward to starting a Natural Sciences degree with the Open University in October. Belinda is a mum to her sixteen-year-old daughter in Hampshire and was motivated to return to education […]