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Online School Blog | FAQs and Helpful Articles
On this page, you will find some helpful articles answering some of our most frequently asked questions, as well as guidance for important educational topics. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to get in touch.
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Choosing an exam board: A practical guide for students at Cambridge Online School
Choosing an exam board is one of the most important academic decisions you'll make when studying at Cambridge Online School. Whether you're preparing for IGCSEs or A-Levels, your choice between Pearson Edexcel and Cambridge International will shape how you learn, revise, and sit your exams, as well as the subjects available.
Feb 243 min read


Remote Invigilation - Everything you need to know about online exams
As education evolves, so does the way students sit their official qualifications. One of the most exciting developments for students studying Pearson Edexcel International GCSEs and A-Levels with Cambridge Online school is remote invigilation.
Feb 43 min read


AS & A Levels Online
Our online AS and A Level courses can be studied through our online Sixth Form. They are available for students aged 16 to 18 years old.
Oct 6, 20253 min read


What is PSHE and why is it important?
PSHE stands for 'personal, social, health, and economic' education, and it's an essential subject for students' development.
Oct 1, 20253 min read


Similarities & Differences - Online School vs. Traditional School
Online school and traditional school models share similarities and differences based on the high standard of education provided and the accessibility, flexibility, and personalisation of certain aspects.
Mar 4, 20246 min read


Payment Plans & Contracts explained
We offer different payment plans for our online school to help make costs more affordable.
Feb 19, 20242 min read


On-Demand Lessons Recordings & How They Work
Our on-demand recorded lessons provide a flexible online learning experience, as they allow students to access their education 24/7.
Feb 9, 20242 min read


How do I sit exams?
What exams do I need to sit Exams only need to be sat for iGCSE (usually end of year 11, by the age of 16) and AS & A-level (usually end of year 12 & 13 by the age of 18). There are no end-of-year exams other than those provided online by the teachers. UK SATs sat at the end of primary school are also not usually sat by students not in mainstream school. SATs are a measurement tool for schools to see their performance more than the schools and it is not a needed qualification
Feb 5, 20243 min read


Who can apply for our online school?
Our online school is split up into year groups and key stages. In this post we will be explaining who our online school teaches, and who...
Feb 5, 20242 min read


HELP! How do I get started?
Many enquiries that we get every day ask us this exact question. How does it all work? Is it like school, can we enrol, how do we enrol,...
Feb 2, 20242 min read


Subject Choices
Most of our classes for the iGCSE and A-level exams follow the Cambridge International exam board syllabus, but we cater for all exam...
Feb 1, 20241 min read


Is Online School right for my SEN child?
Online schools can offer several advantages for students with special needs compared to traditional face-to-face environments, depending...
Feb 1, 20242 min read


Live Virtual Classroom Lessons: How do they work?
Our online live lessons create a flexible and personalised approach to education, with engaging, interactive, and collaborative elements that enable students to develop a well-rounded understanding of the subject material.
Feb 1, 20245 min read


One Year Online A-Level Courses
Our 1 year online A Level courses are perfect for gaining a qualification in half the time. We aim to help our students excel.
Feb 1, 20242 min read
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