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How to pass A-level Economics 

by Anita Naik

More than 39,000 students received results for the qualification this summer, according to the Joint Council for Qualifications, a 7.3 per cent increase on last year, making it one of the UK's top ten most popular A-levels.

With Economics graduates having some of the best employment prospects, earn...

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How to learn a new language | Why it's never too late to start

by Anita Naik

It's always possible to learn a new language. Here's what you need to know and how we can help.

It is often said that children have an advantage when it comes to learning languages, but that doesn't mean that, as adults, we can't learn a new language. With the right approach, anyone can master new...

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Retaking your Maths GCSE

by Anita Naik

More than 167,000 students in England received grade 3 or lower on their maths paper, about 21,000 more than in 2022, meaning thousands will be resitting their maths GCSE exams this year or next.

In England, students need maths and English GCSEs at grade 4 or above to qualify for further study - ye...

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Everything you need to know about degree apprenticeships

by Anita Naik

With UCAS applications on the horizon, now is the time many Year 12 and 13 students are thinking about university. With so much press about student loans, many are considering degree apprenticeships. We look at what these are and whether they suit your needs.

According to UCAS, almost 40% of UK 18-...

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How to help your child succeed in maths

by Anita Naik

Rishi Sunak recently announced several measures to improve maths education in England. Under his new Maths to 18 plan, maths education will be compulsory for all students until 18.

Currently, students are only required to study maths until age 16 (longer if they fail their GCSEs).

While the plan w...

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