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Examination Reform in England

Examination Reform in England

“We regulate GCSEs, AS and A levels in England so that people can have confidence in these qualifications, and rely on the results” Ofqual statement

 

GCSE, AS and A level qualifications are being reformed, and students need to be aware of what the changes mean for them.

The Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual) have published documents to clarify the reforms and help you understand how and when the system will be changing. To keep our students and examination candidates abreast of the changes, we have consolidated all the information into a convenient location on the Macclesfield Tutorial College website (www.macclesfieldtutorialcollege.com), which can be accessed here.

If you are currently considering your options and have any questions regarding how these reforms might affect you, let us know – (01625) 501440 or [email protected]

Excellent Opportunities for Private Tutors

We are always on the look out for experienced and enthusiastic private tutors at all levels up to A Level. Most of our students are in or around the Macclesfield area and will often attend the College itself for lessons. We also offer online tuition, so your location is less important than your ability to engage with learners of all ages and to communicate your expert subject knowledge clearly and effectively.

We offer full and part time courses at GCSE and AS/A Level, as well as one-to-one private tuition in most subjects so, whatever your specialism, we’d love to hear from you.

Fur further information about the College, current vacancies and the application process, please visit our tutor vacancies page here .

May Bank Holidays

The College will be closed for the May bank holidays on Monday 1st and Monday 29th.

If you, or your son/daughter usually has lessons on Mondays, you have not been invoiced for these days. If you would like to rearrange these lessons, please discuss a suitable time with the tutor.

Full or Part Time GCSE and A Level Courses

What Next?

If you are thinking about your options for next academic year, Macclesfield Tutorial College can help. Whether you are applying to college, taking A Levels, seeking a university place, or starting work, we offer flexible GCSE and A Level courses to fit into your lifestyle. You can also apply to sit exams with our private examination centre.

Macclesfield Tutorial College has a proud history in education spanning 25 years. We offer an extensive range of GCSE, IGCSE, and A Level courses across most subjects from English Language to Modern Foreign Languages, to the Sciences and beyond. The College is a great place to learn, with courses delivered by experienced and enthusiastic teachers in a focused yet friendly and relaxed environment. We offer tutorial rooms to cater for one-to-one lessons or larger spaces for group learning, as well as a fully equipped science laboratory for practical work.

Technology

Technology plays an important role in modern education and is utilised throughout the College. Audio-visual learning aids, interactive whiteboards, online research and learning facilities are all available, with Wi-Fi throughout. We have a well stocked research library and areas for quiet study or revision. We are also able to offer the convenience of distance learning via online lessons.

Our excellent facilities enable the College to offer both individual and group tuition to full and part-time students and teaching at the College is always based upon the needs of the student. With tuition focused primarily on the needs of the individual, lessons can be flexible so that other commitments can be undertaken alongside studying. Individual tuition, or small classes allows for a strong focus on personal support and promotes a sociable environment; this builds confidence and leads to greater achievement.

Private Candidate Examination Centre

Most students enter the College to prepare for GCSE and GCE level examinations, but other levels can be catered for. MTC also serves as a Private Examination Centre for external students. We provide the opportunity to expand their potential career opportunities regardless of age or previous results attained.

Accessible and Flexible Study for Students of All Ages

The College caters to students of all ages. Students are typically from sixteen years old and upwards but places are also available to younger students. We also offer full and part-time places to mature students. If you wish to come and see what makes us so amazing, please contact us to arrange a time.

Contact Us For Further Information

MTC Opening Hours – Easter 2017

Please take note of the following College Easter opening hours. The College is closed for the upcoming bank holidays on Friday the 14th and Monday the 17th April. Unless we have heard otherwise, we assume lessons will continue as usual during the rest of the Easter holidays. If you have fewer, or extra lessons during the holidays you will be credited or debited on your next invoice.

We hope you have a fantastic Easter.

Easter Revision Courses

Fitting in some additional study over the holiday periods can be challenging but the benefits are substantial. A structured revision plan can lead to a marked improvement on expected grades or examination results and, consequently, the options you have in front of you. An Easter revision course can really make a difference!

We offer revision classes in the main subjects and classes cover the following elements:

  • areas of the syllabus where the student requires additional support
  • examination practice – past papers and specimen papers
  • revision guidance
  • encouragement
  • examination techniques
  • motivation
  • expert help

What’s Included?

A typical course involves 6 hours of one-to-one tuition in a single subject, which enables our courses to be tailor-made for each student.

Tutors will be chosen according to their ability to cater for the students’ individual requirements. Any particular problems can be dealt with in depth, giving students much greater confidence in their subject/s. We will always do our best to organise the timetable to suit individual needs.

Please see our Revision Courses page for further detail: MTC Revision Courses

National Apprenticeship Week 2017

It’s the 10th National Apprenticeship Week!

For many young people, an apprenticeship is an attractive alternative to going to university.

There are many reasons why you may choose to undertake an apprenticeship. For many, the fact that you can earn while you learn and gain financial independence is the key benefit. There are many other benefits though, such as learning in a way that is best suited to you through hands-on experience on the job, getting paid holidays, receiving training and gaining qualifications, learning job-specific skills, making valuable contacts, and impressing future employers.

What do you need in order to do an apprenticeship?

Employers might ask for two or more GCSE grades (A*-C) or equivalent. For some intermediate apprenticeships, however, you might not need any formal qualifications. If you don’t have GCSEs in English and Maths, though, you’ll usually be required to take a basic numeracy and literacy test.

National Apprenticeship Week runs from 6th to 10th March 2017.

Get In Go Far Website

NAW2017 – Government Website

More Information About Apprenticeships – UCAS Website

GCE Science Practical Endorsement

 

The Department for Education (DfE) and Ofqual have mandated that any candidate undertaking a reformed A/AS Level Science specification with a JCQ awarding body (AQA, Edexcel, OCR) must be given the opportunity to attempt the accompanying Practical Endorsement at the same centre with which they are sitting the written papers. In other words, if you wish to attend Macclesfield Tutorial College and attempt the Practical Endorsement in our fully equipped laboratory, you must also be entered for the written examinations with our Examination Centre.

Attempting the Practical Endorsement is not compulsory, although the development and testing of practical skills is a central component of all A Level Science qualifications, so some experience in a laboratory will prove invaluable and maximise your chances of success in the written exams since a proportion of the questions will focus on practical skills and data interpretation.

Please visit our GCE Science Practical Requirements page for full details, including the value for money Practical Packages we offer.

Late Exam Entry Fees

Between 15th February 2017 and 15th March 2017, examination entries will incur Late Entry Fees. Please check our price list – Exam Entry Fees – to view the current prices.

All entries made after 15th March 2017 will be regarded as Very Late and will be subject to a further price increase.

This is due to the examination boards increasing their entry fees at these times.

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