What is distance learning?
When we talk about distance learning we think of a large folder of work being delivered with a series of assignments to complete and send off to the tutor in the post. In some ways, distance learning hasn’t changed much from this. Although it has had to evolve as new technology has come into play. Learners are now able to study their online courses within the UK or abroad and gain recognised qualifications.
Distance learning in the 21st Century is impressive for the following reasons:
- You can study from anywhere in the world.
- The course will go at your pace fitting around your lifestyle.
- You can gain recognised qualifications that are respected by Universities and Institutions worldwide.
- You will not need to pay out for transport to and from college.
- Courses have a quick turnaround in respect of assignments being marked or tutors answering student queries due to the courses being accessible 24/7
- Learn in a slightly different way to college which may be the way you prefer
- Helps the environment as there is no regular commuting to college/school and less printing involved.
Online Distance Learning
So what can we expect from online distance learning? If you attend college, you will normally go to classes physically throughout the week and complete homework/assignments. With distance learning, all your work is accessible online. Therefore, you really do not need to leave the house.
Courses are laid out on the student portal in bitesize chunks and you will be able to message your tutor/student liaison officer with any queries. For some courses, you will need to complete a series of assignments to a satisfactory standard in order to obtain your qualification or certificate and for others, you will need to sit exams.
Learners who want to study by distance learning could be someone:
- Working full or part-time and need flexibility
- Attending school but need to take additional subjects which are not available at school
- Home educated learners who are not attending school
- who is not able to attend a conventional college due to caring for dependents
- who has a health condition or disability
- who doesn’t have the best academic record but feel distance learning would work for them to achieve their qualification/certificate.
- Who is an independent learner and are more focused on achieving the qualification they require rather than the ‘student experience’ within a college.
International learners and distance learning
Each year, we have learners from all over the world take up our courses. Our most popular qualifications with learners include International A Levels and International GCSEs.
International students are able to study from their own country and if there are exams, centres are situated all over the world.
What can you study by distance learning?
Our website has a substantial amount of courses to look through, however we will briefly explain some below:
- A Levels Distance Learning – If you are a UK learner and looking to apply to University, you may be interested in our Distance Learning A Levels. They carry UCAS points are the same qualification you would achieve within a conventional college.
- International A Levels Distance Learning – Studying International A Levels by Distance Learning allows you to access our course content from anywhere within the world. You will be able to apply to Universities internationally and sit exams nearby.
- IGCSEs Distance Learning – Both students from inside and outside the UK take our International GCSEs by Distance Learning each year. Students are sometimes home-educated, mature learners or attending school but requiring extra help. Exam centres for IGCSEs are situated worldwide.
- Functional Skills Distance Learning – Functional Skills in English and Maths are available to UK learners and can be easier to achieve than the International GCSE. They are generally what employers, colleges and universities request as a minimum to meet their English and Maths requirements.
- CACHE Courses Distance Learning – CACHE qualifications are vocational subjects which can be obtained by distance learning. They are normally offered by NCFE and focus on the care and education sectors.
- Level 2, Level 3 & Level 4 Courses Distance Learning – We have a huge range of courses available at Levels 2, 3 and 4. This includes Business, Education and Health & Social Care.
How do I apply for a distance learning course?
Learners choose distance learning as it is convenient and makes life easier. It has also never been easier to sign up to a course via distance learning. You can enrol online and pay for the course right away. Depending on the format of the course chosen, you will normally receive logins or the course pack within a matter of days.
What ambitions do you dream of?
Would you like to study to become a Beauty Therapist, Human Resources Manager, Counsellor or Teaching Assistant? You can also learn all of this from the comfort of your own home.
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Getting the right qualifications can be the difference between staying stuck in a rut or getting your dream job.
A Distance Learning Course is the ideal way to gain a recognised qualification without worrying about trying to fit your studies around your everyday life. You can complete your studies in your own time and we are on hand seven days a week to help you plan your future.
If you struggle to find time to study every day at a traditional college, a home learning courses online are an ideal solution and will save you money along the way.
Although you are learning from home, you still have support from a tutor. Our tutor will help you every step of the way, you can email him/her whenever you want.