GCSE
Should I take GCSE Chemistry?
Chemical scientists concern themselves with the substances of which all matter is composed, how it interacts and how it can form new substances.
It is a diverse and interesting field in which you delve down to look at the very atoms, molecules and ions[...]
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Which is Better – iGCSEs or GCSEs?
GCSEs – whether you study them online (the so called iGCSE) or in a traditional setting are the same.
They’re the same because all courses awarding those qualifications have to go through independent assessment and oversight.
This is to ensure that[...]
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Should I take GCSE Maths?
Maths – despite its importance – is something of a marmite subject. People either loved maths at school, or they hated it.
This view was often related to one’s aptitude, the teacher, or both. Regardless it’s a subject that divides people greatly.
It’s[...]
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Should I take GCSE English Literature?
GCSE English literature is perceived by many as not much more than reading old books. Those critics aren’t entirely wrong.
However, through reading those old books and analysing them, we gain valuable insight – almost like looking into the past.
By[...]
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Should I take History or Geography GCSE?
History and Geography challenge students to study the world around them by examining the past in fundamentally different ways.
History explores the ramifications of events from centuries ago, that can still be seen today. Be it the British Civil War,[...]
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Should I Take GCSE History?
By examining events in our collective past we can see the ripples in today’s landscape.
Whether that’s the aftermath of the Napoleonic wars (1803-1815) or a post WWll Europe. Learning about the past will help you understand the modern world and why[...]
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Should I Take GCSE English Language?
The study of the English Language will enhance your ability to read and understand text. As well as write coherently in a range of styles.
The techniques you’ll learn throughout your studies will be useful in many ways. Whether it is content for a corporation[...]
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How many GCSEs do I Need?
Choosing to study GCSEs, especially if you’ve been out of education for a while, is an important decision. Chances are, if you’re wondering what you need to study, it’s because you have a learning objective in mind.
Whether you want to improve your[...]
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Are GCSEs Really Important?
For 16-year olds, sitting their GCSEs is the first time they would have been faced with a situation where the outcome was entirely of their own making.
Although at this point in their academic careers, GCSE students would have sat many exams, these would[...]
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A Level Qualifications
What Are A Levels?
GCE Advanced Levels, or A levels, are subject-specific qualifications offered in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. A levels are usually studied by 16-18 year-olds after GCSEs or International GCSEs, though anyone can study A levels[...]
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