GCSE English is another compulsory subject that all students from primary age right through to GSCE age have to study. This counts as one of your GCSE options and there is no choice to be had here. The course itself is...
GCSE Drama is another ‘option’, and you will have been introduced to the type of work involved in previous school years. Year 9 in particular will be tailored to giving you the best indication of work as possible, so by...
GCSE Art, or to give it the full title, Art and Design, is an excellent course that can give the budding artist a fantastic grounding in their chosen subject. Made up of a coursework element and an examination element...
Geography is one of a group of GCSE choices, and in most schools you can only pick one from the group – this is normal in other areas too, which is why choices can be so difficult. In this group you are looking at...
GCSE Travel and Tourism is another new course on offer, and is run by some schools as an indefinite option. This means that, when your school presents the GCSEs on offer to the year 9s and asks them to make their...
GCSE Information Technology is usually a non-compulsory option, but if you have enjoyed your IT lessons so far then this could be a good choice for you. It is also worth remembering that we are living in a very...
Citizenship is a recent course that was created during a recent government initiative. It was their concern that young people today are receiving a formal education in a range of subjects but at no point being taught...
Another new GCSE arrival: Business Studies was certainly not on offer 10 years ago, but now it is thought that offering a much wider choice of subjects means that more students remain engaged and interested in the...
GSCE Mathematics is a core subject, and is therefore compulsory for all students in all schools at all levels. You have no choice but to take this as a GCSE. It is a good life skill and no matter what job you look for...
Often seen as the smaller sister island of Australia, New Zealand can still offer just as much fun and excitement and has a truly unique landscape that is ideal for adventure holidays. It boasts locations such as Tasman...
Known as the centre of the ancient Mayan civilisation, Guatemala is a destination that can appeal to every type of traveller. Stunning and adventurous scenery, thriving culture, and, of course, exciting history are all...
Making up the majority of the western coast of South America and encompassing the stunning peaks of the Andes, Chile has become a highly sought after location for gap-year travellers who are looking for adventure. It is...
In order to be a fitness instructor you will have to be physically fit and enjoy working with people. You need to be confident in being the centre of attention, as when you teach you will be watched by an individual or...
If you have considered becoming a fire fighter, you need to remember that they have a minimum age requirement of 18 before you can start any form of training. However, they will accept applications from 17 year olds on...
By the time you reach your GCSE exams you should know whether you are a candidate for extra time, and if you are not you may be wondering why some students do get extra time – surely this isn’t fair, You cannot just get...
Exam season is stressful for all GCSE students but you need to keep calm and find ways to cope during this period, as it can be very strange to suddenly not have the routine of lessons. You will need to make sure that...
An electrician is a highly skilled tradesman who must ensure that he is working in a safe manner. The consequences of not doing so can be horrendous, which is why it is well worth ensuring that you qualify in line with...
The second in the series of the three Duke of Edinburgh awards is Silver. To get on this one it is recommended that you have completed your Duke of Edinburgh Bronze award. This is considered to be a step up, and to get...
This is the pinnacle of the Duke of Edinburgh award. The Gold award cannot be undertaken until you reach the age of 16, but newcomers to the scheme can access it. However, it is advisable to have your Bronze and Silver...
If you have decided to begin on your quest to reach your Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award, you will first need to start with the Bronze Award. What does that mean and what do you need to do to get there, The Bronze Award is...
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