By Esther Chesterman & Kirsten Butler NEC Chief Executive Esther Chesterman and our UCAS Expert Kirsten Butler explain the options open to you if you have changed your mind about your A level choices. If you’ve changed your mind about the A levels you want to study or your exam results didn’t meet your […]
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What do I do if I want a career change?
Making the decision to embark on a new career change can be both exciting and daunting. For many, taking the step towards a new career is huge and comes with a lot of consideration from passion and interests to skills, values and more. To help you make the best decision towards your new career path, […]
What is the difference between GCSEs and IGCSEs?
When it comes to navigating education systems as a traditional student, distance learner or parent, there are many terms and qualifications that can cause overwhelm. If IGCSEs is a term that’s new to you and you would like to know what it means and how it may affect you, here is everything you need to […]
Homeschooler Andrew’s experience of studying IGCSE Chemistry
Last year, we shared Andrew’s experience of how homeschooling was helping him to balance education and family commitments. We caught up with Andrew to find out more about his experience of studying IGCSE Chemistry with NEC and to hear how he got on with his exams. Andrew tells us specifically about his experiences of studying […]
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 […]
Mia’s NEC experience and her pursuit of knowledge
There are a number of reasons why students decide that distance learning is a suitable form of education for them and their needs. In Mia’s case, she decided to take on GCSEs early and as a result, found a passion for creative writing. Mia shares: “My parents researched online and thought the NEC would be […]
Andrew’s experience: How homeschooling helps balance education and family commitments
Arguably, one of the biggest benefits to online and distance learning is the freedom it allows students to study at a time and place that best suits their needs. For eighteen year old Andrew who lives in East Asia, this benefit was a huge help when balancing his education alongside family commitments. “I have quite […]
Distance learning as a mature student working abroad: Chun’s Experience
As distance learning has grown in popularity as an effective alternative to traditional learning, the benefits of this type of study for mature students has become more and more apparent. For Chun, a mature student in his thirties, the ability to study online came as a huge benefit when working full time abroad. Much like […]
Embracing Distance Learning: A Path to Inclusive Education and Lifelong Learning
In the realm of education policy, recent discussions have circled around the merits of reshaping our approach to learning, making it more inclusive and adaptable to the diverse needs of individuals. The evolving landscape of education demands a shift from traditional models to innovative strategies that cater to the ever-changing dynamics of our society. A […]
National Extension College: Sixty years of second chance learning – FE Week
“There is no doubt that its (National Extension College) original remit – to offer second chances to learners in our educationally divided country – is as relevant as ever. And any lifelong learning policy worth having must surely find an effective way of supporting institutions and provision dedicated to those ends.” The National Extension College […]