After their GCSEs, your child will have a whole new set of choices to make about what they want to pursue at college. That might be purely A Levels, vocational courses, or a mix of both. To help you support your child with their choices, we have teamed up with a private college in Somerset to create a parents’ guide to A levels.

What are A-Levels?

A-level courses are in-depth courses designed to help and prepare children for the next stage in their careers. That includes both formal employment and further education. Unlike GCSEs, they require more commitment. Your child will have fewer scheduled study sessions but will be required to carry out more independent study by reading around their subject to enrich their learning. 

 
How Are A-Levels Graded?

A levels follow the old grading style that GCSEs once had and are awarded grades between an E and an A*. 

Free Periods

As briefly touched on earlier, there are fewer contact hours with A levels. Instead, your child may have “free periods” or study sessions where they are advised to spend time in the library revising and going over their notes. By spending their time wisely in this way, your child will have less work to do when at home which will make it more manageable and easier to remember. This is especially key as A-Levels cover much more content than GCSEs.

How Are A-Levels Examined? 

Most A levels have an exam element and others are complimented by coursework. 

When Do A-Level Exams Take Place? 

Exams usually take place in May which makes Easter the ideal time to revise, although it’s better to start sooner.

How Can I Help My Child Pick the Right A-Levels?

As A-Levels are huge commitments, it's important for your child to pick the subjects that they feel comfortable with and are genuinely interested by. Your child’s teachers will also be able to tell you whether they’re capable of continuing on to an A level.

Coco Martin, famously known as Cardo Dalisay on-screen, is making rounds all over as he debuts his endorsement not of the partylist with the same name as his show, but of a new party-list – AP Partylist #AkoyPilipino on Friday, February 25.

“Anuman ang hirap na ating pinagdadaanan, may kakampi na tayo…” Martin introduced his new party-list group with first nominee Rep. Ronnie Ong in-action in the background in the partylist’s video now circulating online. He continues, “Ang AP Partylist ang tutulong magbigay ng trabaho at kabuhayan sa mga manggagawang Pilipino.”

Do you want to become a certified fitness professional? If so, you're in the right place! In this blog post, we will discuss the steps that you need to take to achieve your goal. Becoming a certified fitness professional is a great way to improve your career prospects and establish yourself as an authority in the field. So let's get started!

1. Choose Your Area of Specialization

When it comes to becoming a certified fitness professional, one of the most important decisions that you will need to make is deciding which area of specialization you want to focus on. Do you want to specialize in working with athletes? Or maybe you're more interested in helping people lose weight or improve their overall health. No matter what your interests are, there is a certification that will suit your needs.

2. Choose the Right Certification Program

So how do you go about choosing the right certification? One thing to keep in mind is that not all certifications are created equal. Some are more reputable than others, so it's important to do your research before making a decision. The best way to determine whether a particular certification is right for you is to speak with people who are already working in the field.

Also, consider your goals, interests, and experience level when making your decision. If you're just getting started in the fitness industry, a basic certification program will give you the foundation you need to start your career.

If you're looking to specialize in a specific area of fitness, there are advanced certification programs that will provide you with the skills and knowledge you need to succeed. For instance, if you want to become a kettlebell instructor, you can complete an online kettlebell certification program.