Get Ahead Courses offer an early boost to your studies and are a great opportunity to try a Justin Craig Course. These one day subject-specific classes are available in a range of GCSE/IGCSE and A- Level subjects for students in Years 10-13. Each course offers 6 hours of tailored tuition in a group of no… Read More »
Revision Articles and Advice
Advice and Articles
GCSE- New Grading System
The new numerical grading system is to be used for students taking GCSE exams from summer 2017. In an effort to increase standards in schools, a ‘good pass’ has been set at a grade 5 or above in English and Maths – slightly higher than a C in the current lettered grading system. The table… Read More »
Kevin Helps Joey Essex Pass a GCSE
We were delighted when the ever enthusiastic tutor and Justin Craig Course Director, Kevin, was asked to tutor and mentor Joey Essex in his quest to pass a GCSE. In the series, Educating Joey Essex, Joey was to go back to school to study for a General Studies GCSE. Despite Joey’s struggle with schoolwork at first, Kevin found ways… Read More »
Retaking An Exam
Congratulations to those who achieved their desired GCSE grades yesterday. However, it will not be a success story for all. Dr David Crouch from Justin Craig Education, advises pupils to discuss resits with their teacher or exams officer. He said “You will normally be expected to retake the exams the same time as students sitting… Read More »
Results and the New Term
With GCSE and A-level results fast approaching, many students will have already planned out their next steps. But, with the temptation of computer games and TV at home, others find it hard to keep motivated shortly into the new term. Specialist revision courses, often called ‘crammers’ are an increasingly popular way to make vital preparation… Read More »
A Levels & GCSE Revision Tips: How To Help your Child Revise
A Levels & GCSE exams can be extremely stressful for students and parents wanting to help their children revise and manage their time effectively. Justin Craig Education has put together some advice to help you help your child plan and execute their revision schedule as productively as possible. From years working with pupils and supporting… Read More »