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Admission to Higher Education in Private Higher Education

December 26, 2019January 17, 2020 - by Mary Lebowitz

Admission to private tertiary institutions is usually very selective and high level commitment is usually expected from GCSE and A-level students; However, this allows independent tertiary institutions to maintain high standards, so they can offer their students a stimulating environment that is conducive to achieving the best grades and earning acceptance at the best universities in the UK, such as Oxford and Cambridge.

Students who want to get a place at a private tertiary institution to prepare for the sixth level / level A and the GCSE exam will usually be asked to fill out an application form. In addition, they will be asked to provide copies of the latest academic reports, or predictions of GCSE scores. For A-level or GCSE students abroad, a personal statement describing students’ achievements, interests and ambitions regarding further education can also be requested.

Students will then be asked to attend an interview; for some A-level subjects, acceptance tests may also be required, such as auditions for drama students. Interviews for places in independent tertiary education higher education are usually held in tertiary institutions; however, for overseas students who wish to apply for a place at a private tertiary institution in the UK, interviews can be conducted in the student’s country of residence or by telephone. This interview focuses on the ambitions and interests of A-level or GCSE students, not only about the academic curriculum, but also beyond. In interviewing students, the goal of the college staff is to determine that students have and will …

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Adult Education As a Key to Improving Your Situation

December 20, 2019January 17, 2020 - by Mary Lebowitz

The world is still feeling the effects of the global financial crisis as tens of thousands of people in the developed economy have been left without a job. And while we wait for a recovery, a new study about adult education in Ireland suggests that flexible learning could be the key to improving your situation during the recession.

Over the past thirty years, education reform has transformed higher education in Ireland by making it more accessible for the general public. During this time, the needs of adult students have also dramatically changed. In order to remain relevant, institutes offering adult education in Ireland have been forced to adapt in order to become more flexible to cater for the needs of their students.

Educational institutions that offer flexible part-time courses provide adults who want to further their education with real opportunities for increased choice, convenience and personalisation when it comes to their studies. This allows the learner to choose when, where and how learning occurs. Flexible learning also recognises that different students have different learning preferences and requirements based on their unique circumstances.

Why do adults in Ireland choose Further Education?:

There are many reasons why more adults are choosing to further their education by signing up for flexible part time courses at various educational institutes throughout Ireland. Some have turned to adult learning as a way to upskill and stand out in a competitive job market after losing their job due to the current economic climate. Other students might still …