Widely recognised as a specialist in online learning, the National Extension College (NEC) has been delivering high-quality distance learning since 1963.

With a strong and proud heritage in widening access to education, NEC’s ethos is rooted in flexible, student-centred education that is accessible to all - no matter the individual’s life-stage, background or circumstance.

NEC’s aim is to transform lives and open up possibilities for people of all ages by offering access to essential qualifications like GCSEs in 17 subjects, A levels in 21 subjects, and Functional Skills in maths and English.

A range of professional and vocational qualifications include courses for bookkeeping, management, business start-up, counselling, problem solving, critical thinking, coaching and mentoring, and more.

All courses can be studied flexibly, online, at any time and anywhere, and offer every student an exceptional level of support to achieve their future ambitions.