Category : Exams


Adult School Test: Can You Score 10/10?

Think your school knowledge is still sharp? Take our challenging 10-question quiz for adults, covering chemistry, maths, literature and more. Discover if you'd still ace your exams today!

Martin Lewis: GCSE money skills 'grossly inadequate'

Money Saving Expert founder Martin Lewis accuses the Department for Education of ignoring expert advice on compulsory financial education in new GCSE reforms, calling the current provision 'woeful'.

GCSE system to be scrapped in education overhaul

Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson announces radical GCSE reforms to replace 'outdated' exams with British Baccalaureate-style assessment, prioritising core skills over high-stakes testing.

GCSE exams may get shorter and go digital

Exclusive: The UK government is exploring radical changes to GCSE exams, including reducing exam time and introducing digital assessments to ease student pressure.

Why a 'hands-off' approach helps exam success

Discover why stepping back during exam season might be more beneficial than constant parental intervention, according to educational experts and psychological research.

Roman ruler mix-up stuns Queensland exam students

Australian high school students were left bewildered when a Queensland history exam featured an obscure Roman military commander instead of the expected Julius Caesar, raising questions about curriculum standards.

Brisbane students protest 'impossible' history exam

Year 12 students in Queensland are demanding a marking review after confronting what they describe as an unfairly difficult Ancient History exam that failed to reflect their curriculum studies.

Brisbane school exam blunder: Wrong papers given

Exclusive: A significant administrative error at one of Queensland's top schools saw students sitting incorrect exams, raising serious concerns about assessment integrity and student welfare during crucial testing periods.

A-Levels Face Replacement by New 'V-Levels' System

The UK government is considering a major overhaul of post-16 education that could see A-Levels replaced by a new broader qualification system called 'V-Levels', marking the biggest change to England's education system in decades.

Why GCSE Science Alone Won't Secure Your Dream Career

A new report reveals that employers value soft skills like work ethic and resilience as much as academic grades. Discover why the current exam system is failing to prepare students for the modern workplace.

Ryan Thomas's daughter skips GCSEs for makeup career

Scarlett Thomas, daughter of Coronation Street star Ryan Thomas, is prioritising her burgeoning makeup artistry career over her GCSE exams, as she trains in a professional studio. Exclusive details inside.

GCSE Resits Crisis: Beyond Admitting Failure

The Guardian's editorial calls for radical reform of England's broken GCSE resit system, arguing that acknowledging its failure is merely the first step toward meaningful change for thousands of students.

Ryan Thomas defends daughter's GCSE exam decision

Former Coronation Street star Ryan Thomas breaks his silence on the controversial choice to let his daughter, Scarlett, forgo her GCSE exams. The 'nepo baby' debate ignites as he defends their family's personal education path.

Britain's Language Crisis: Why GCSEs Are Failing

A damning reality check reveals how the UK's approach to language learning is creating a cultural and economic disadvantage. Discover why GCSEs aren't working and what needs to change.

Generative AI Forces Radical Overhaul of UK Exam System

Leading education experts demand urgent reform of GCSEs and A-levels, arguing generative AI like ChatGPT has made current exam formats unfit for purpose. Discover the proposed changes to preserve academic integrity.

GCSE Results 2024: Top Grades Dip as Normality Returns

The 2024 GCSE results are in, revealing a significant drop in top grades as grading returns to pre-pandemic standards. Discover the national trends, subject performances, and reactions from education leaders.

11-year-old maths genius aces GCSE five years early

An 11-year-old maths prodigy from the UK has achieved a top grade in his GCSE maths exam, a staggering five years ahead of his peers. Discover the incredible story of this young genius's remarkable academic feat.

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