As GCSE and A-Level results are being announced across the country this month, many students will be celebrating, whilst some students will be considering their options after underachieving on their GCSE and A-Level exams. For many A-Level students it can feel like a daunting task to decide whether or not to retake subjects, and GCSE students with poor exam results will have to decide whether to retake or move forward on a different path from the A-Level Programme.

“Don’t be discouraged,” Michelle Thompson, who joined EIC in September 2015, says. “Even though it has not worked this time around, it is by no means the end. I personally feel it is better to retake subjects you didn’t do well in, get a better grade and go to university a year later than settling for results that don’t reflect your true capabilities. I understand the thought of not going to university with your friends might be hard, and honestly at the beginning I was a little embarrassed about having to retake the year. But take it from me; there is nothing to be embarrassed about, and I can honestly say I am so happy that I re-sat my subjects. I have been able to apply and get an offer from my dream university after completing the A-Level Intensive Year at EIC”.

Mohamed Yagoub joined EIC for the two year A-Level Programme in September 2013 with poor GCSE results, after deciding he needed a change from his current school. “Unlike my previous school, EIC is a small college with small class sizes. This means that the teacher can give each student more attention, gets to know them very well, and is also much more approachable. For example, if you are sitting in the study room and working on your homework and you find a question or topic that you are struggling with, you can go knock on the staff room door and ask to speak to your teacher, and they would happily help you. It is a great relationship between the students and the staff, and exactly what I needed to progress. After meeting with the Principal, Dr Moores, I was convinced that EIC was the right place for me,” Mohamed comments. Choosing a College to retake subjects or continue on the GCSE and A-Level Programmes is the next daunting task once the decision has been made. Michelle and Mohamed share why they chose to join Ealing Independent College.

“I chose to retake my A-Levels at the College because of the wonderful reviews I saw online”, Michelle says. “I did a wide comparison of Independent Schools all over London and Surrey. Through this I found that not only did EIC seem to have an exemplary record in helping students boost their grades significantly, but they were also extremely competitively priced. From my year at EIC I can honestly say that what differentiates the College from others is without a doubt the teaching. The teachers here are of an extraordinary standard. Not only do they really know their subject, but they also teach with such contagious passion. The constant in-class testing and performance tracking also helped me stay on track, not to mention the focused study environment,” she adds.

Mohamed comments: “During my time at the College I have been surrounded by people who all want to succeed and improve their grades, and this has changed my character and attitude towards study. The constant encouragement and support from the teachers has made me take school and grades more seriously. I have also received a lot of guidance and support from the Principal, Dr Moores, who always has your best interest at heart. He will push students to achieve the very best that they can, which is why the College consistently helps students reach the top grades. For those who are considering changing schools, EIC is definitely a good choice. If you think that the grades that you achieved at your previous school are not representative of how hard you worked, EIC will help you reach your true potential,” he says.

Michelle has received a conditional offer from her first choice university, Newscastle University, to study Biomedical Science, and Mohamed has received a conditional offer from his first choice university, London School of Economics, to study Finance.

For more information please visit www.ealingindependentcollege.com/improvinggrades.

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