SVQs are the Scottish equivalent to NVQs in England. Learn about the different SVQ levels, how qualifications are assessed, and more here.
GCSE stands for General Certificate of Secondary Education. It is the part of the National Curriculum taught to pupils aged 14 to 16 in years 10 and 11. It also includes exams, the results of which have a significant bearing on a child’s future career.
It’s been a few years since the 9-1 grading system replaced the traditional A*-G grades but there can still be some confusion over the numbered exam results, what counts as a pass, and which are the top grades. This is everything you need to know.
T levelsare a new set of qualifications beginning in September 2020. They will follow GCSEs, and one course will be the equivalent to three A levels. They have been heralded as the "gold standard" of vocational education, and will offer students a mixture of classroom-based learning and on...
In this guide you’ll find out how GCSE and A-level grade boundaries are set, why they change from year to year and what it means for your students in 2024.
Work experience can be gained through voluntary work or a part-time position when studying. Whether doing some shadowing work to see what happens in the workplace, offering a helping hand within a company or for a longer period, choosing an internship. Internships are found by contacting the ...
The qualifications you need will vary from course to course. However, you should expect to need GCSEs and/or A-levels (or equivalent) which are related to the subject matter - such as science, IT or maths for example. How much does it cost?
Students up and down the country are getting their GCSE results on Thursday. Emotions can run high as pupils open their envelopes, with some passing with flying colours and others not seeing the grades they expected. Read more: Top GCSE grades fall ...
- Have completed GCSE/IGCSE study (or equivalent) before 1 August 2024, with predictions for outstanding grades. - Only the students born between 1 September 2007 and 31 August 2008 are eligible for AISL Harrow Scholarships....
Teachers say languages have already been vulnerable to what are seen as "easier" options, such as PE, and they fear this trend will continue. Last year's GCSE results, for example, published in August, showed a slump in entries for French and German, and also saw grades deteriorate. ...