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A safety checklist for parents choosing a tutor
Simple, practical steps for home and online lessons: what to check before the first lesson and what to watch for afterwards.
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Practical guides on revision, qualifications, exam preparation and choosing a tutor, written by our team.
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AP courses and exams: what they are and how scores are used
Advanced Placement courses give students a chance to earn college credit. How the 1 to 5 scale works and why each college decides for itself.
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The IB Diploma for parents: subjects, the core and the 45 points
Six subjects, three core components and a maximum of 45 points. What the International Baccalaureate Diploma asks of a student and how it is scored.
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AS and A Level explained: how the two years fit together
AS Level can be the first half of an A Level or a qualification of its own. How the staged and one-sitting routes work for Cambridge International A Levels.
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Cambridge IGCSE or O Level: what is the difference?
Both are taken around ages 14 to 16 and carry the same weight. Here is where they differ, and why your school's choice matters more than the label.
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