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How to make the most of your gap year

Are you planning to take a year between the end of sixth form and the start of Uni? If so, you’re one of the many young people across the UK (and around the world) who wants to explore the world and expand their horizons.[i] There’s no need to rush into a university course you are […]

Is an Internship Right for You?

With tens of thousands of graduates in your field every year, you need any advantage you can get. An internship can help set you apart from the crowd and give you the skills, connections, and experience you need to succeed. There is a lot of competition out there for graduate jobs, and so an internship […]

Struggling to Get a Job After Uni? Here Are Some Tips

You thought getting into university would guarantee you a job when you graduated.  Unfortunately, the truth is that the hard work is only just beginning. A lot of graduates are struggling to find a job after university, forced into being imaginative in their approach to job seeking.  Continuing to learn with home study courses is […]

The Benefits of Learning a Language

Have you ever thought ‘Why learn a language? Everyone speaks English nowadays.’ Even when you ask the question in this way, you might feel like squirming a little in your chair.  It sounds a bit arrogant, and if you work with people in other countries, it could appear a bit entitled.  However, learning to speak […]

Frequently asked questions about resitting A levels

Passing examinations with higher grades is challenging, and as such, there is no shame in retaking A levels.  You may choose to start again and take your online A levels so that you can approach the courses in your own way and at your own pace.  However, you may decide that retaking A Levels completely would […]

Education Or Experience? Which Do Employers Want More?

When you are entering the working world, or are perhaps considering a change in career, then there is one huge question that is likely to pop into your mind. Which is more important to a prospective employer; the experience you have or the education that you have? It can be hard to know the answer […]

What Should You Do After Finishing University?

You have your degree, you have your professional qualification, and you are ready to start your career.  So, what now? Knowing what to do after finishing university seems easy: live your life.  However, what if the answer to the question is to continue learning.? Then, the question becomes how you can live your life and […]

How Can I Practice For My A Levels?

A-level examinations are close, and the need for independent study is upon you. Online A Levels can be a gateway to university and Level 4 study so that they will be challenging.  Therefore, being prepared is essential and so is understanding how to practice the skills you will need for success. Let’s look at some […]

How to Conduct Effective Internet Research

Before the internet, students would trudge to libraries and archives to perform time-consuming searches for information, books and journals. The advent of the Internet has opened up many doors, revolutionising the way we study and research. But can you trust everything you read on the web? How can you spot when something is not right? […]