Following the success of its first-ever online open event, held in October 2024, the National Extension College (NEC) is hosting a second Virtual Open Day on Thursday 13th March 2025 from 1.00-2.00pm.
This FREE online event is open to students of all ages and parents of home educated learners. Attendees will discover how online distance learning works and how NEC can help them, or their child, to achieve their education and career goals. The event will also introduce NEC’s new Structured GCSE Programme – an innovative, one-year learning experience, tailored to each student’s needs.
Anyone interested can reserve their place in advance.
What to Expect
Participants will discover:
- How NEC’s flexible online learning works.
- The range of NEC courses available, including GCSEs, A levels and vocational qualifications.
- NEC’s dedicated tutor support, Well-being for Learning Programme and Pastoral Care Service.
- Additional opportunities for learning such as Masterclasses and tutorials.
- NEC’s support for students aged under 18 and those with additional needs.
- How to book and prepare to sit exams.
- Support for UCAS applications and career progression.
- Ways to connect with other online learners.
There will be an opportunity to ask questions and to hear about the experiences of current NEC students.
Who Should Attend?
This event is ideal for:
- Home educated students seeking flexible GCSE or A level options with personalised tutor support.
- Students looking to improve their grades or take new subjects to meet University requirements.
- Learners who need to fit their study around a sports or professional training schedule.
- Those finding school attendance difficult due to health issues, additional needs or caring responsibilities.
- Adults considering a career change that requires additional qualifications.
- Students seeking opportunities to gain a GCSE in one-year through a course combining online learning, online live delivery sessions and a tailored support package.
How to book
Places at the FREE online event can be booked at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/national-extension-college-virtual-open-event-tickets-1245885790939?aff=oddtdtcreator
About NEC
The National Extension College has been delivering high-quality distance learning for over 60 years. As an educational charity, our ethos is rooted in flexible, student-centred education that is accessible to all – no matter the learner’s life-stage, background or circumstance.
NEC provides flexible online distance learning courses in essential qualifications like GCSEs and A levels – including fast track and resit options, as well as leisure and vocational courses in areas such as management, business and bookkeeping, teaching, creative arts and counselling.
For further information contact:
T: 0800 389 2839 (UK)
T: +44 (0)1223 400200 (Overseas and mobile)
Visit: www.nec.ac.uk
