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 […]
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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 […]
How homeschooling is helping Amelia work towards a medical career
You may have seen us share a recent story about the benefits of distance learning as a mature student. In this post we explore how online learning can benefit a younger student as an alternative to traditional school settings. There are a number of reasons why distance learning or homeschooling is a successful and positive […]
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 […]
Sharon’s positive experience of distance learning leads to an A grade in her English Language A level
There’s no denying that distance learning is rapidly gaining popularity as a successful educational platform outside of traditional schools and colleges. With this in mind, it’s great to see students like Sharon benefiting from online learning. Whilst some of NEC’s students are new to distance learning, Sharon was certainly no stranger to the concept. After […]
What happens when there aren’t enough students to fill a classroom?
Every summer there are dismaying articles about the decline in modern foreign languages in schools. Not to mention the drop in language learning during the COVID-19 lockdowns (Bawden, 2021). With fewer students opting to study languages, what happens when there aren’t enough to fill a classroom? Josh found that this was the case when he […]
NEC In Conversation: Eddie ‘the Eagle’ Edwards
It’s not every day that you get the chance to speak to a national treasure! Eddie the Eagle studied with the National Extension College (NEC) in the late 1990s, completing several GCSEs and A levels before heading to De Montfort University. NEC’s Joe Bell spoke to Michael ‘Eddie the Eagle’ Edwards about his journey to […]