There are many reasons why learners choose to study their college courses online each year. Whether it is IGCSEs, A Levels, a Degree or Vocational Course, there is great flexibility and so much choice on offer.
Since the COVID pandemic in 2020, people’s lifestyles have changed dramatically where they require different needs for their education. As we are an International College, we also see global events impacting learners which can include natural disasters, political instability, economic crisis and conflict etc.
Everyone should have a right to an education and International Home Study aim to do just that.
First of all, who are International Home Study?
International Home Study have been around for more than ten years (previously known as Home Study Zone). From the beginning, we as a college have specialised in International GCSE and A Level courses along with some vocational. After initially starting out as Home Study Zone, it soon became apparent that we were needed by international learners as well as UK learners. This is when we rebranded to International Home Study and focused on worldwide qualifications making education accessible to everyone.
What courses can you offer that are recognised college qualifications?
Our most popular courses that are recognised worldwide include:
International GCSEs
Generally for ages 14+ providing progression to A Levels
International A Levels.
Generally for ages 16+ providing progression to University
We also offer Functional Skills courses to UK learners and some vocational subjects.
Are online college courses cheaper?
This really depends on your current circumstances. If you are based within a country where education is automatically funded, then you could be receiving an education for free. This doesn’t however mean that you are happy with the standard of education on offer.
There could be reasons why you would rather pay for an education than rely on the state within your country. Reasons can include:
- The qualification within your own country not being accepted by international universities unless additional ones have been taken. For example, Learners wanting to study within the UK, generally require an English qualification such as IGCSE English or IELTS.
- The current state school/college environment does not suit your learning preferences. Some learners struggle at school/college and prefer to study independently or require additional help for certain things.
- Events making it unsafe for you to attend an educational setting.
Whilst, these are reasons why the state may not be suitable, other learners may have to pay for an education. Therefore, an online college course could be the answer for them as it could work out substantially cheaper than paying the fees within their own country.
We also have many learners who have moved from the UK to different a different country due to their parents work commitments. We provide courses to many expat communities in Spain, France, Cyprus and further afield such as the UAE.
What is online learning and how would an online course work?
If you ask our learners what they require from a course, there would be a list of things:
- Structure for the whole course but also flexibility to complete the course at their own pace
- Support from a tutor and progression tracking
- Help with finding exam centres
- Potentially a reference and predicted grades
- A qualification at the end which is accepted by institutions/universities worldwide.
These are all things our courses offer plus so much more.
Our expert staff prepare our courses via the online learning platform which is updated constantly. Learners are able to access their study materials, eBooks and assessments through the online portal. Assignments can be submitted for grading and feedback. Mock practise exam papers are also provided which are marked and graded in preparation for exams.
Why choose International Home Study?
International Home Study are experts in IGCSEs and A Levels whether this is with Cambridge International Exams (CIE) or Pearson Edexcel. We understand the challenges learners can face from all different countries and the most important thing to us is that learners can gain their qualifications from anywhere.
Time differences are not an issue as the online portal doesn’t go to sleep and is open and available 24 hours a day in order to study and submit assignments.
Join the millions of people from all walks of life who have come to learn the vital skills they need in order to progress onto further education. Access to college courses and online learning is just at your fingertips and all we ask of you is self-determination and access to the internet.