GCSE results: what next?

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Thursday 24 August 2006

So your GCSE results are in and you're not sure what to do next.

Before you give the special exams helpline a call, why not take a look at our quick guide to some of your options now that GCSEs are over?

Your options after GCSE

There are loads of stuff you can do now that your exams are behind you and the results are in. Take a look at our quick guide to what you could do next.

What's it like to carry on studying?

Maybe you fancy staying on at school or doing more study at school? We catch up with two n2k readers who decided to carry on learning to get a taste of what it might be like. Find out more.

What about money?

Obviously if you're going to carry on studying, you'll need a bit of financial help. Find out what you're entitled to with our guide to applying for Education Maintenance Allowance. Read more.

What's it like to do an Apprenticeship?

Maybe you fancy learning, earning and working at the same time. Another option open to you is to do an Apprenticeship. If you want to know what it might be like, two teenagers tell us about their own experiences as an Apprentice. Read on.

I want to get a job

If you fancy going out and getting a job straight away, take a look at some of the ways you can get started in the world of work. Find out more.

If you’re not sure where you want to go next in your education or career choices, Diplomas offer a great option that combine learning with work and real experience. Find out more about Diplomas.

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