Academic Resources

Exam Boards

AQA

AQA is an educational charity whose aim is to bring out the best in both teachers and students by providing services that lead to engaging lessons and succesful learning. They are the leading provider of GCSEs and A-levels and their qualifications are used in most secondary schools and colleges in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Their qualifications are internationally recognised, and taught in 44 countries around the world… www.aqa.org.uk

Edexcel

Edexcel is the UK’s largest exam body offering vocational and academic qualifications and testing to schools, colleges, employers and other educational establishments, both in the UK and internationally… www.edexcel.com

OCR

OCR (Oxford Cambridge and RSA Examinations) is a leading UK awarding body. They are committed to providing engaging qualifications to learners of all ages in order to achieve their full potential, whether at school, college, in work, or through part-time learning programmes… www.ocr.org.uk

CBAC (WJEC)

CBAC (previously the Welsh Joint Education Committee) provides educational resources, professional development, examinations, assessment, support for adults who wish to learn Welsh and access to youth arts activities. It also provides examinations throughout England as well as Wales… www.wjec.co.uk

Educational Resources

BBC Bitesize

BBC Bitesize is the BBC’s free online study support resource for school-age students in the United Kingdom. It is designed to aid students in both a school and work environment and, for older students, specifically the passing of exams. The BBC have now re-organised their Bitesize service to make it more age-specific, offering one area for secondary students aged 12 years and over, and a second area for primary students aged 3-11 years.

The Independent University Guide

The Guardian’s university league tables rank full-time undergraduate courses at higher education institutions in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, and are provided specifically for those wanting to start university in the upcoming academic academic year… www.guardian.co.uk/education/universityguide

The Complete University Guide

Their independent UK University League Tables and Rankings are based on results gained in the previous academic year and give prospective students a good guide to which university is best for them, weighted overall and then broken down by subject. They work closely with UCAS, and all main UK universities. Whether aiming for the top 10 or not, they can help students around the world research degree courses and accommodation… http://www.thecompleteuniversityguide.co.uk