The National Extension College was founded in 1963 as a non-profit-making trust dedicated to providing educational opportunities for all.

Today, over 10,000 students study successfully with NEC every year, drawn from all walks of life.

Over 140 courses are offered, including:

• 7 "Getting Started" courses designed to help you brush up on skills
• 20 subjects at GCSE,
• 23 subjects at 'A' and 'AS'-level,
• a variety of vocational qualifications and career and business skills
• general studies and leisure interest courses
• childcare qualifications.

Students receive support from one of NEC's 400 tutors - all experts in their field and experienced in teaching distance learners.

NEC also works closely with other providers like Colleges of Further Education to provide resources and courses.

The National Extension College

• Website: www.nec.ac.uk
• Email: courses@nec.ac.uk
  
  
• Tel: 0800 389 2839
  
  
• The Michael Young Centre,
  Purbeck Road,
  Cambridge
  CB2 2HN

Course of the Week

• Critical Thinking A-level, 23 October 2006

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