Yes, it is fine to start the course at any stage of the year. You can choose to have access to the course material for either 12 or 24 months which allows for plenty of flexibility. If you are planning to sit the exams, then we would advise you to decide when you would like to do so and how much time you can devote to your studies.

GCSE courses take approximately 120 to 150 hours to complete. A-Levels require approximately 350 hours of study. These are estimates and will vary depending on factors such as previous experience of the subject.

Yes, all our GCSE courses are all suitable for students who are new to the subjects. 

Latin A-Level – this course builds on the material covered in the GCSE. We recommend completing the GCSE course before embarking on the Latin A-Level as this will support your progress. It is not necessary to actually sit the official GCSE exams, it is just helpful to have studied the content before starting the A-Level.

Classical Civilisation A-Level – studying the GCSE material before beginning the A-Level will be helpful but is not necessary. It is possible to start the A-Level material without prior knowledge of the subject. This information can also be found in the OCR specificationon page 45 here. 

No, you do not need to have previously studied any of these subjects. You can be a complete beginner and start the Latin GCSE. The Classical Civilisation and Ancient History GCSEs are ideal if you wish to begin exploring the ancient world. If you have already developed an enthusiam for these subjects, the modules offered could allow you to further expand your knowledge.

GCSE courses require approximately 100 to 140 hours to complete. This will vary depending on the individual and is for guidance only.

A -Level courses take approximately 350 hours to complete. Again, this depends on the individual and their previous knowledge of the subject. Please see the course pages for more information.

You do not need to spend a full 12 or 24 months studying the material. Our course material is delivered via pre recorded video lessons, accompanied by study tasks and questions to complete. As such, it is possible to be flexible with when and where you study.

We offer these time frames to allow for plenty of flexibility so you could choose to start studying a course at any stage of the year. These timeframes therefore help you to plan your studies to suit your own lifestyle and study requirements.

A GCSE takes approximately 140 hours to complete and an A Level, approximately 350 hours.

Most of the GCSE and A-Level exams take place in May and June and the traditional time to start GCSE and A Level courses is September. However, due to the flexibility of an online course, we have students starting courses throughout the year.

We also have many adult students who are following the courses out of interest and who are not, necessarily, planning to take the exams.

We offer this choice to provide flexibility. The length of time you need depends on many factors such as work or other courses, holidays, past times and previous knowledge of the subject.

A GCSE takes an approximately 100 to 140 hours to complete. An A-Level takes approximately 350 hours. 

We suggest planning a realistic timetable of how many hours (maybe commit to certain days and times) per week you can spend on the course, allowing for other time commitments.

No, the content is exactly the same for the 12 and 24 months access courses

You will need access to reliable broadband and a computer, laptop, tablet or mobile phone. We have made the courses accessible on a mobile for your convenience, however, we would recommend following the courses on larger devices for ease of use.

You will also need to purchase the recommended textbook. Details of the textbook can be found on the course purchase page. Details of any textbooks are also given in the first session of the course. 

Our courses are comprehensive and include narrated PowerPoint sessions, study questions with suggested answers, exam guidance and access to a recent past paper with exemplar answers and marking scheme. Learners also benefit from the resources that have been compiled to encourage further research.

When you purchase the course you will be sent an email with your username and a link to set your password. Also an introductory video, located on the Dashboard, will show you how to easily navigate the course material.

The course fee does not include individual tutor support. Our courses provide exceptional, comprehensive material at an affordable cost. There are distance learning providers who offer tutor support and their fees reflect this. The support is usually via email.

Students following our courses benefit from the expertise of our course contributors. Dr Beer, for example, has contributed material for the current A Level Classical Civilisation syllabus and brings a wealth of teaching experience to the creation of our Classics courses.

As students progress through our courses they are able to check their understanding with study tasks, questions (and answers). It is also possible for students to revisit the sessions as often as required, allowing plenty of time to absorb and reflect on the material.

We consider our courses to be excellent value and hope you will too.

Yes, it is possible to extend access to the course for a further 12 months.

The fees are as follows:

GCSE course extension (12 months) – £60.00

A-Level cours extension (12 months) – £80.00

To arrange this, simply email us with the subject heading: Extension request.