A-levels
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Pros and cons of the International Baccalaureate
Pros and Cons IB offers a more holistic education and international outlook but puts specialists looking to study in the UK at a disadvantage
By The Week Staff Published
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The class of ‘23: worst off school-leavers yet?
Talking Point The generation who lost critical months of schooling and weren’t able to sit their GCSEs now approaching a dysfunctional university
By The Week Staff Published
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The pros and cons of going to university
Pros and Cons Record-high costs and competition leave A-level students questioning worth of a degree
By Harriet Marsden Last updated
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‘If the UK had won, Eurovision 2023 would have been at a Travel Tavern off the M4’
Instant Opinion Your digest of analysis from the British and international press
By The best columns Published
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Top marks at A level
Why Everyone’s Talking About Record results caused problems for universities and raised questions about inequalities
By The Week Staff Published
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Are too many people going to university in the UK?
Today's Big Question Ministers urge school-leavers to consider alternative paths
By Julia O'Driscoll Published
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Gavin Williamson ‘wetting himself’ about getting sack amid A levels row
Under the Radar Boris Johnson reportedly lining up replacement for beleaguered education minister
By The Week Staff Last updated
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Will the UK have a second year of A-level results chaos?
feature A grades awarded in almost half of exams amid ‘rampant grade inflation’
By Arion McNicoll Last updated
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Instant Opinion: there is ‘only one solution’ for the BBC
In Depth Your guide to the best columns and commentary on Tuesday 1 September
By The Week Staff Published
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The A-level and GCSE results ‘most often inflated’ by teacher’s grades
Speed Read History and biology results among the hardest hit subjects
By Joe Evans Published
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Firm with links to Michael Gove and Dominic Cummings handed Ofqual A-level contract
In Depth Public First given exam grading communications role without competitive tender
By Joe Evans Published
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British universities demand extra funding - but do they offer value for money?
In Depth New analysis compares earnings of graduates in UK and other countries as A-level grades chaos prompts admissions overload
By Gabriel Power Last updated
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Instant Opinion: young people have learned that ‘hard work doesn’t pay’
In Depth Your guide to the best columns and commentary on Wednesday 19 August
By The Week Staff Published
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Gavin Williamson warned against ‘scapegoating’ officials over A-level chaos
Speed Read Education secretary insists he will not resign amid reports that senior officials are facing sack
By Joe Evans Published
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