There are plenty of sites on the web which can help with useful information. The icons below link to good sites for sixth formers.
UCAS is the number one site for everything to do with university admissions
The Independent Schools Council (ISC) provide an excellent round-up of educational news, updated daily and with detailed archives. Click on the image to go there.
University Compare is a comprehensive site which does just what it says: helps you compare. It gives student reviews and helpful stats, from the price of a pint to the average graduate salary per course.
The famous consumer group ‘Which?’ have launched a new site to help students choose university. It’s got a simple-to-use search tool, real-life student insights, plus expert advice on everything from applications to finance.
The ‘Ruthlessly Independent’ guide to all UK universities, including a powerful tool to help you find your perfect university
The definitive Good University Guide from The Times and Sunday Times provides you with league tables for universities and individual degree subjects.
UK education department’s official website. Full of information about schools, if you can find it on this big site!
Now called Study UK. British Council based student guide to all aspects of UK education from ESL courses to universities
Loads of information for international students on applying to UK universities, visas, living in the UK etc. Also has info for UK students wanting to study overseas. Lots of helpful links.
This is the largest and most authoritative student forum based around sixth-form and college student issues. Link goes to the section on A-level work.
Website listing all members of the UK national association of accredited English language centres.
One of the three exam boards offering A levels and GCSEs. Site full of information, syllabus details etc
Now known as ‘Pearson’ This is the second of the three exam boards offering A levels and GCSEs. Site full of information, syllabus details etc
The third of the big three exam boards offering A levels and GCSEs. Site full of information, syllabus details etc
The Scholarship hub has an excellent database of sources of financial help at university, and helpful articles on student loans, managing money etc.
CGP publish an excellent range of revision Guides for GCSE, AS, A2 subjects
Now owned by Collins, Letts publish an excellent range of revision Guides for GCSE, AS and A2 subjects. Now part of the Collins publishing group.
OUP publish an excellent range of revision Guides for GCSE, AS and A2 subjects
Ofsted inspect schools and colleges. Find inspection reports and a lot more on this site
The UK Clinical Aptitude Test is required by most UK undergraduate medical schools. It tests reasoning skills rather than knowledge of specific subjects
Site giving full details of the LNAT test required by some UK university Law departments
The Quality Assurance Agency inspects UK universities. Site links to university inspection reports.
THE site for detailed information about UK entry requirements and how to apply for a visa