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A Levels for Private Candidates

04/03/202204/03/2022Open College

Private Candidates are students who have opted to learn and study A Levels independently. This can be either entirely self study, using textbooks and online resources. Or, studying a specially written online A Level course with the help of a tutor and learning provider. There are no restrictions or specific requirements for being a Private Candidate, but if a student is of school age, then it will need to be registered with the local authorities. The flexibility of study for Private Candidates can be very appealing. As a Private Candidate, you can study as and when you want, where you want. The only restrictions you have, are when you have… Read More

AQA Awarding Body for A-Levels and GCSEs

23/02/202223/02/2022Open College

When looking at taking either A-Levels or GCSEs, one of the Awarding Bodies you will hear about frequently is AQA. AQA was established in 1997 and was formerly known as Assessment and Qualifications Alliance. The AQA Awarding Body is very widely used within schools around the UK, making it a very popular body for courses. Although it is an internationally recognised Awarding Body and universities around the world will accept their qualifications. Currently, it’s only possible to sit the examinations for either the A-Levels or GCSEs in the UK. However, with that said, this doesn’t mean that International students cannot take the exams, it just means they would have to… Read More

How to Self Study a Course

02/02/202202/02/2022Open College

Deciding to take that step and start studying is a big one. And it’s safe to say that while researching and looking for your ideal course on websites, you will have come across the phrase ‘self study course’. But what does that mean exactly? The phrase is a bit misleading and confusing if you don’t work within education. So we’re going to breakdown what self studying a course really means and the best ways to approach this type of study. Firstly, to clarify, self studying a course doesn’t mean you are left totally on your own to fend for yourself while trying to plough through endless course materials. A more… Read More

Why Distance Learning?

01/02/202201/02/2022Open College

When looking at continuing your educational journey and getting qualified, you will quickly realise there are a lot of options out there! One of which you will keep seeing is online courses (such as A Levels, GCSEs or Diplomas) with a distance learning college. Long before all the pandemic nightmare, distance learning and distance learning colleges existed and provided a great way for people to add to their qualifications remotely. We’re going to look at the pros and cons of distance learning and why it’s a great option for some and not so much for other students. By the end of this, you should have a much clearer idea of… Read More

Who Benefits from Online Learning?

24/01/202224/01/2022Open College

It’s no secret that online learning has been growing in popularity and the range of courses available is almost endless. But who benefits from online learning? The simple answer is everyone. Online learning has opened opportunities for people all around the world and from all types of backgrounds to learn and achieve their educational goals. Failed Students For those students who didn’t get the grades they wanted at GCSE or A-Level, can now enrol and study online with ease to gain qualifications to help them progress on their learning journey. Rather than having to just accept bad decisions in the past or wasted educational opportunities. Students can now return to… Read More

Can you do College Online?

19/01/202219/01/2022Open College

Can you do college online? Is a question we are frequently asked by potential students. The simple and straight forward answer is yes, you can. And what’s more, it’s very easy to do! Unlike traditional schools and colleges that have term times, most online colleges have a thing called ‘open enrolment’, this means that you are free to sign up and start studying an online course whenever you fancy. Open enrolment even applies to online courses like A-Levels or GCSEs, which you would think would have set times for when you can enrol and start studying. The only thing to keep in mind if you decide to study an online… Read More

Adult Learning Online

12/01/202218/01/2022Open College

Adult learning online is a great way for adults to gain additional qualifications to help improve their CV and career prospects. Very different in style to learning in school or college, when you take part in adult learning online you get a greater flexibility and freedom when it comes to your studies. Many adults who return to studying have had bad experiences of education in the past. The most common reasons being poor teaching and simply not being interested in gaining qualifications at the time. Which is totally understandable, school really wasn’t designed for everyone. School lessons are designed to cover the syllabus and get the students through their exams.… Read More

Do I have to do A Level Courses Near Me?

22/12/202122/12/2021Open College

As a student considering studying A Levels, you may wonder if you need to do an A Levels near you. Thankfully, this isn’t the case, you can actually study any A Level course from any where in the world. With the use of online learning and courses specially written for self study, a student can enrol and study their ideal A Level from the comfort of their own home. Traditionally, studying A Levels would be done through a school or college. Which is why many students look for A Level courses near them to study. But now, students have the option to study online and complete their A Levels quicker.… Read More

Are GCSEs Important for University?

10/11/202104/05/2022Open College

When people think about going to University, their first thought or consideration isn’t usually GCSEs. Everyone knows, the important qualifications to hold are A-Levels, right? Well actually, no. When considering applicants for University, Admission Teams also look at the GCSEs that the applicant holds. If you think about it, it makes sense, as usually, when you’re applying for a place at University, you are applying with predicted grades and not actual grades. So the best and quickest way for a University to tell if you have the potential to hit those predicted grades is your GCSE results. Most Degree courses will come with the requirement for students to hold at… Read More

5 Reasons Why Online Learning is Good

29/10/202103/11/2021Open College

We’re looking at 5 reasons why online learning is good, it’s no secret that in the last couple of years learning online has become one of the most used methods of learning. Proving vital for students of all age, learning at all levels, online learning has more than proven its worth. With that said, there are some people who still are unsure about online learning and why online learning is a good thing. Without experiencing and trying learning online, it can be difficult to fully understand and comprehend the benefits it has to offer. So we’ve complied our top 5 (in no particular order) reasons why below. 5 Reasons why… Read More