Carmen Said:

In any one's experiences is a home study of A levels a good idea?

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Universities LIKE home educated students. Taking and passing A Levels at home demonstrates that you are self motivated, mature and able to work without constant supervision and spoon-feeding. It absolutely won't hold you back!

Adam Said:

home study japanese?

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u can try this site:
http://www.japanesepod101.com/index.php

Tyler Said:

How long per week should I study at home for? (A Levels - UK)?

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Well, I didn't do much at home at all, and ended up with C's.
Really should have done more.
But it depends on what you are doing, and how much you do in your free periods too.
I would recommend (this is what I will bear in mind when I start Uni, the biggest lesson I learnt from Sixth Form):

- Going over your work again. Making sure you understand everything from the days lessons. If you find everything simple, then that is fine. But if there are things that you are finding hard to remember properly, or you things you don't understand - obviously spend some time on them, read up more on them, then, if they are not going to be covered again, speak to your teacher until it is firmly in your head.

- Complete all homework, however long that takes

- Start all coursework immediately, don't leave it to the last minute. A deadline isn't the date you want to be thinking about getting it done - I spent too many nights rushing through coursework to ensure I completed it.

Bottom line is, if you are aiming for decent grades, you need to put in the work. How much really depends on you. I wish I had had more motivation, and sat each day going over things, and revising harder. I didn't and I didn't achieve as I should have...

Geraldine Said:

Is it possible to study for A-levels from home and pass the exams?

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It is possible provided you have a tutor but otherwise I wouldn't pin your hopes on doing it all by yourself. I know that there are people who do A Levels outside of school and have done well in it but it's not very ideal even though it is realistic. There's only that much books and the internet can help you with and judging the fact that these A Level results will pave your way to university, you can't risk it all just to study from home. Realistic, but not ideal, I say.

Clyde Said:

which is the best way to study A levels from home? Who is the best provider? ?

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UK providers:
i) Oxford Homeschooling @ http://www.oxfordhomeschooling.co.uk
ii) Briteschool @ http://www.briteschool.co.uk
iii) First College @ http://www.firstcollege.co.uk/
iv) Interhigh @ http://www.interhigh.co.uk
v) National Extension College @ colleges/category-browse?usca_p=t&category_id=3801" rel="nofollow">http://www.nec.ac.uk/colleges/category-b…
vi) ICS @ http://www.icslearn.co.uk/gcse-A-level/a…

Prices seem to be c. £400 per subject (with teacher support, materials etc provided) to £100 + (with nothing provided; I suspect that is just to cover the exam entrance fee).

Alternatively, you can get a copy of the syllabus from the exam board, study independently and then simply sit the exam as a private candidate (I heard £100 quoted as a 'typical' fee to sit the exam on a UK home-ed board the other day).

Sorry, being a) in Australia and b) an unschooler, I've got no personal experience of any of the UK providers. I have an e-friend whose mum uses Oxford Homeschooling to teach his younger sibs and is more than satisfied with the materials, company support etc but that's all.

A few weeks ago the Brit e-school principal was answering questions here, don't know if he's still around...

Ruth Said:

What A levels are popular through home-study/self teaching?

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try this site it's help you a lot
http://about.math.com/

Elaine Said:

Is it possible for me to study for my A levels at home?

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It is possible to study A levels at home, however, you will be teaching yourself a great deal of highly intellectually demanding material which you will not always understand, and you will have to comply with strict coursework requirements, and be subject to specialist rules, and be expected to be familiar with all examination body forms, *buy and thoroughly read the Course Syllabus*, *Examiners Reports*, *All past exam papers*, and all other guidance, over a two year period.
These documents are often thick and written in an unfriendly user manner, but they contain everything and *you must stick to the precise scope, content, and enforcement of the syllabus and not get lost in teaching yourself because the result will be catastrophe*

Your status will be "private candidate". This means, inter alia,
you will have to pay your examination entrance fees yourself, and take the exam in a school (an exam centre).

You'll be aware that the three main examination bodies are: Edexcel, AQA and OCR. You should search their websites for information about being a "private candidate" and telephone them for guidance initially to confirm the arrangements which vary between subjects.

EDEXCEL
Have a look at this link
http://www.edexcel.org.uk/studying/priva…

This is the page for private candidates. You should download the PDF handbook.

EDEXCEL only allow private candidates in certain subjects and you can only be a private candidate if agreed by your "host centre" i.e. a sixth form/college in your local area that you have contacted to enter you in as a private candidate on your behalf. It is normally possible. You take the examinations in the sixth form/college.

You will be required to provide your host centre with the following information to make your
private candidate entry.
• Full name, address, post code and date of birth
• Contact telephone number
• Details of the subject(s) for which you wish to enter, including the 4-digit unit
code(s), any option code(s) and the 4 digit cash in code(s) where appropriate
• If appropriate, details of any coursework (see section 1.7)
• Your 13 character Unique Candidate Identifier (UCI number) if you have previously
been issued with one
• Payment details

AQA
Here is the link:
http://www.aqa.org.uk/admin/p_private.ph…

Similar arrangements should apply but there is no substitute for doing your own research.

OCR
Here is a link to the qualifications OCR offers generally:
http://www.ocr.org.uk/qualifications/qua…

Similar arrangements should apply but there is no substitute for doing your own research.

You should now discuss "private candidate" entry with your local Sixth Form/College. It is a very serious undertaking indeed, but the rewards are immense and many many people do it (that's why every Summer you hear of 6 year olds performing brilliantly in AS Computer Graphics etc. etc. - because pushy parents enter candidates privately at willing schools)