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Can Distance Learning Students Still Get A-Levels in 2021?

01/03/202101/03/2021Open College

It’s safe to say this pandemic seems to be never ending and the knock on effects of it everlasting! But even with the examination period being cancelled yet again, it is still possible for distance learning students to get A-levels in 2021. It’s understandable for students to worry that because they aren’t in a traditional school or college, that their hard work and efforts on their A-Levels may be going to waste and they will have to wait another year to sit their exams, but that isn’t the case (thankfully). As all tutors on A-Levels are qualified teachers, provided students have been submitting work regularly and have completed the course,… Read More

What Is My Online Tutor There For?

26/02/202126/02/2021Open College

When studying online, it is usual for your course to come with an online tutor. These online tutors are very similar to a teacher in a traditional school or college. In many cases, your tutor will have either once been a teacher or still a teacher currently working and doing the online tutoring in their spare time. Regardless of whether you are studying A-Levels or Diplomas, it’s vital that you use your tutor as much as possible. Not only are they there to help and guide you with your studies, but they can also help you with finding additional resources to help boost your knowledge and also suggest great revision… Read More

Do Universities Accept Online A-Levels?

24/02/202102/01/2022Open College

As an online college, this is a question that we frequently get asked about our A-Levels. Although studied in a different way and not in a school or college, online A-Levels are accepted by all universities around the world. Online A-Levels are exactly the same as any A-Level you would study at school or college, you will study the same content and syllabus that the relevant Awarding Body has included within the course content. The main differences you will experience is the way in which the subjects can be studied. Instead of being tied to a strict timetable and term times, when studying online, you can be far more flexible… Read More

Can GCSEs be Retaken?

22/02/202122/02/2021Open College

Regardless of when you last did your GCSEs, just like A-Levels, it is possible for students (old and new) to retake their GCSEs in an attempt to receive better grades. Contrary to popular belief, there are no age limits either to when you can do this, although the methods of study will be slightly different to when you were at school. As a mature student, the best way to retake GCSEs is as a Private Candidate studying with an online college. Online courses are flexible and allow for busy schedules whether they are work or family related, so you can fit your studies in around your other commitments. It’s possible… Read More

Can I do my A-levels in One Year?

17/02/202102/01/2022Open College

Whether your are looking at re-sitting your A-Levels or you need additional subjects, you may be wondering if you really have to spend the usual two years studying for your qualifications or if it is possible for your to gain your A-Levels in one year instead. One A-Level subject takes the average student approximately 350 hours of studying time to complete. Sounds a lot right? But actually, when you stop and think about it, 350 hours over one or two years isn’t actually that much study time each day at all! So can you study A-Levels in one year? The simple answer is yes! And believe it or not, that… Read More

Are Revision Timetables Effective?

15/02/202115/02/2021Open College

When it comes to revision and preparing for examinations, it’s vital that you use all the resources you have to hand. Approaching your notes and various other revision resources won’t be at all useful if you do so in an unorganised way, you need to be focused and know what you’re revising and when. Whether you are revising for a GCSE or A-Level exam, using a revision timetable really can be effective and help you to keep on the right tracks. Rather than finding yourself reading through the same information over and over, you can use a revision timetable to ensure you cover all of the course syllabus and not… Read More

How can I Improve my CV?

12/02/202112/02/2021Open College

Your CV is like a snapshot of you on paper, it’s meant to show your skills, abilities and experience to someone who hasn’t met you yet. So it’s vital that you keep it up to date and relevant to your professional side. If you’re in the process of reviewing your CV, you may be asking yourself ‘how can I improve my CV?’, which is a great question to ask yourself. Whether you are looking to go to university or apply for a new job, you need to make sure your CV is the best it can be. First things first, does your current CV hold all your latest qualifications and… Read More

What is CPD in Health Care?

11/02/202111/02/2021Open College

What is CPD in Health Care? When working in Health Care, there is a requirement for you to keep your skills constantly updated with CPD. CPD stands for Continuing Professional Development and applies to many training programmes and courses. Although CPD doesn’t necessarily need to be related to your profession, when working in Health Care it’s always a good option to choose courses that do. Health Care is one of those ever changing fields where the methods and applications of care are constantly changing and so it’s vital to keep up to date with these. Continuing Professional Development allows for people to regularly familiarise themselves with new guidelines and advice… Read More

How to get an A* Grade at A-Level

10/02/202102/01/2022Open College

With exam season fast approaching, all students’ attention will be turning to revision and thoughts of what grades they are going to achieve. We have taken the time to check in with A* grade A-Level students to see what study tips and techniques they used to gain their A*. Gaining an A* grade at A-Level is no easy feat and definitely takes a lot of work and effort on the part of the student. But there are certain techniques that are common among all A* students that seem to make a winning formula to gain them those extra points needed. Techniques to use to get an A* Grade at A-Levels… Read More

Why Study with Open College?

09/02/202109/02/2021Open College

Whether you’re looking to study A-Levels or Diplomas or GCSEs, you may be asking yourself ‘why study with Open College?’, it’s no secret there are thousands of colleges out there that offer online learning and there are thousands of courses available for studying. But when it comes to online learning, you often need more than just a cheap course to study. With Open College, we only offer the best and work with the best. All our teams are experts in their fields and want to help you get to where you want and need. We have Academic Experts for tutors, all our Student Services teams are constantly up to date… Read More