Blog Posts under Gcse

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How to revise for your post Christmas mock exams

by Anita Naik

If you have mocks looming post-Christmas, you're not alone. Thousands of GCSE and A-level students will have mocks in January and February. And while it's hard to have to study through the winter break, here's how to keep the momentum going.

Mock exams may seem like a waste of time, but they play a...

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Helping your child choose their GCSE options

by Anita Naik

It's never too early to start considering your child's GCSE options. Year 9 students typically choose their GCSE (General Certificate of Secondary Education) options during the spring term (January to March). While students are provided with information, guidance, and support from teachers and schoo...

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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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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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