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Studying Online: A Threat to Traditional Learning?

The last decade has seen a steady rise in the number of students enrolling on online learning courses, with much praise directed at the convenience…

September 11, 2020

9 Ways to Improve Your Chances of Getting into a Top University Without Leaving Your Room

If you’re determined to get into a top university this academic year, you’re probably already starting to think about how you can give yourself the…

September 8, 2020

8 Ways to Check If You’ve Really Understood Your Studies

You might have heard of the concept of “teaching to the test”. You might also enjoy… 8 Ways to Work Harder Without Even Realising It…

September 8, 2020

Factors Affecting Teenage Children’s Welfare in School: A Guide for Parents

As any parent of teenage children knows, a child’s teenage years can be an emotional rollercoaster at the best of times. You should also read……

September 7, 2020

English Literature and the British Monarchy

The monarchy is inextricable from the history of English literature. You should also read… 12 Great Books to Read to Understand Periods in Literature What…

September 7, 2020

11 Changes to Make When You Go Back to School This Year

The new school year is nearly upon you, so now’s the perfect time to make some ‘New School Year’s Resolutions’. You should also read… 17…

September 4, 2020

A Timeline of University Admissions

As the start of a new academic year draws near, the time has almost arrived for a new wave of university applications to wing their…

September 1, 2020

The Essential Condensed Guide to English Punctuation

English punctuation is just one of the many reasons why people find English a challenging language to learn. Indeed, punctuation is such an art that…

August 31, 2020

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20 Thought-Provoking Books to Enhance Your Understanding of Your Chosen Subject

Do school curricula and exams make it hard for you to get excited even about your favourite subject? It’s an irony that right at the…

August 31, 2020

Day School Versus Boarding School – Which Should I Choose?

It’s rarely easy to decide on the right educational path for your child, and for many parents there are few decisions bigger than whether to…

August 30, 2020

8 British Stereotypes and Why They Are (Mostly) Inaccurate

As with any other country, we Brits are subject to our fair share of cultural stereotypes. You should also read… 14 of the Most Ridiculous…

August 30, 2020

8 Part-Time Jobs for School Students and How to Make the Most of Them

**Looking for our article on Blockchain and Cryptocurrency ? Please click here.**   If the current level of competition for jobs has you worried, rest assured…

August 30, 2020

7 Ways to Tell if a News Story is True

We live in an age when the news can reach us faster than ever before. You should also read… Black and White and Read All…

August 30, 2020

How to Keep Your Options Open When Choosing Your A-Levels, and the Advantages and Perils of Doing So

by Emma Bates Some people know what it is they want to study and pursue as a career from a very early age. You should…

August 29, 2020

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The Top 14 Things to Do Before You Go Back to School

The new school year is nearly upon us, and it’s time to start making preparations for going back to school. The summer holidays often end…

August 28, 2020

20 Things You Really Need in Your Locker

Getting a new locker is a ritual part of going back to school. You might also enjoy… 7 Things You Don’t Realise Are Affecting Your…

August 28, 2020

6 Ways ‘Unprofitable’ Degrees Can Still Lead to a Great Job

by Emma Bates Looking at discussions of higher education, at least in the UK, it can sometimes feel like STEM subjects (sciences, technology, engineering and…

August 27, 2020

UK and US University Applications: The Key Differences

An increasing number of UK students are looking to the US for undergraduate study, and it’s not hard to see why. You should also read……

August 25, 2020

11 Famous British Schools in Fiction

The way of life at British schools – in particular boarding schools – has such wide appeal that it’s spawned a distinct genre of fiction…

August 24, 2020

5 Things Scientists Wish More Non-Scientists Understood

A passion for science is increasingly fashionable. You might also enjoy… The 6 Most Exciting STEM Companies Operating Today 7 Questions to Consider If You’re…

August 24, 2020