CIFE colleges are reporting high demand for A-Level and GCSE Easter Revision courses this year. This is being attributed to the recent reforms to the exam systems, with the new non-modular A levels being examined for the first time this summer. James Barton, Director of Easter Revision
Read more →One of the best measures of a sixth-form college’s success is the quality of the universities its students join afterwards. To get into a top university course a student needs strong grades backed up by expert advice and effective help with application procedures. CIFE colleges do both
Read more →For students facing A-level and GCSE exams in 2016, getting revision right is more important than ever as the changing nature of exams adds extra uncertainty to the task. Update March 23 2016. OFQUAL to allow a final retake of old exams. Read our news item about
Read more →The exams retake problem As described in more detail in our article ‘The new A-level and GCSE exams‘ we’re in the midst of major changes to content and examining process for both GCSE and sixth-form students. As new exams are phased in, the ‘old’ ones are stopping
Read more →Sir Anthony Seldon gave the Inaugural CIFE lecture on Monday 29th February 2016. Sir Anthony, Vice Chancellor of Buckingham University and former Master of Wellington College, is an effective champion of independent education, especially when it is accused of undermining state schools or dominating recruitment into high-flying
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