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- What sort of person chooses to study online?
- Is online learning suitable for me?
- Do I need any qualifications to take a course?
- Where will I study?
- When will I study?
- Do I need access to special equipment?
- Do I have to buy any books?
- Is online learning as interesting as being in a class?
- Will I miss out by not being in a classroom?
- Do you run face-to-face courses?
- Will I have a qualified tutor?
- Will I have a personal tutor?
- How will I be assessed?
- Where will I take the exam?
- Will I be able to keep up?
- What if I fall behind?
- Can I defer?
- How do I register?
- When should I register?
- How much does it cost?
- How do I pay?
- Refund Policy
- What if I am still not sure?
What sort of person chooses to study online?
Our online courses are designed to meet the needs of people with busy lives and a thirst for knowledge.
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Is online learning suitable for me?
Yes. Our affordable multi-level courses are aimed at a wide variety of people from all walks of life. We provide courses that are suitable for students of all ages, in Britain, Europe, U.S., the Far East or indeed anywhere where there is an Internet connection. If you have access to Internet technology and a little time to spare, we will provide the rest.
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Do I need any qualifications to take a course?
Many of our courses do not require any qualifications or prior knowledge. If you are unsure, visit the subject page for your chosen course where you will find full details.
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Where will I study?
Online learning provides students with a unique opportunity to work with confidence in familiar, comfortable surroundings. You do not need to leave the house, travel on a crowded train or find a parking space for your car. You can access and work on your lessons at home, or if you prefer, anywhere that you have an email account.
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When will I study?
Online learning is extremely flexible. It allows you to study at whatever time is most convenient to you. Unlike conventional studying at a college or evening class, our courses can be tailored to fit in with any other commitments that you may have such as work or family.
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Do I need access to special equipment?
No. A home computer with Internet access and an email account is normally all that is required. It is not essential to have a printer but most people seem to find it useful. For more information, simply click on our Technical Requirements button.
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Do I have to buy any books?
Although most of the course materials are provided, it is usually advisable to purchase or loan the recommended textbooks. A full list will be sent to you on enrolment.
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Is online learning as interesting as being in a class?
The interactive nature of online learning sustains interest in a way that is often lacking in the conventional classroom and gives every student, even the shyest the opportunity to participate fully with the utmost confidence.
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Will I miss out by not being in a classroom?
Online learning doesn't mean that you have to feel cut off from your fellow students. You can use the 'chat' facility. This enables students studying the same or similar subjects to communicate with each other and swap information and experiences. Online learning means that students work independently but are never alone.
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Do you run face-to-face courses?
Yes. Some of our courses also provide the added opportunity for optional face-to-face or practical sessions where appropriate. This option will be shown in the individual course details.
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Will I have a qualified tutor?
Yes. All our lecturers and trainers are qualified subject specialists with many years of teaching experience.
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Will I have a personal tutor?
Yes. Each student is assigned a personal tutor. You will be provided with a unique e-mail address to facilitate communication with your tutor. S/he will guide the learner step by step through every lesson.
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How will I be assessed?
At college-on-the-net all our courses are marked through a mixture of self-assessment and tutor marked assignments, submitted and returned electronically.
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Where will I take the exam?
Many of our courses are accredited. You will not be permitted to take the examination online. In most cases this means that you will need to take an examination at your local examination centre. We already have a network of colleges who will be willing to allow you to take the examination on their premises. However, if you have any difficulty in finding or contacting your nearest centre, we will do our best to locate one. If you are not resident in the U.K. it may be possible to take the examination elsewhere, for example through the British Council.
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Will I be able to keep up?
Online learning has many advantages. It is an extremely flexible system which facilitates learning at a student-dictated pace. Most courses run to a timetable and where there is an examination at the end of the course this cannot be altered. However, you can complete each lesson at whatever speed is suitable for you.
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What if I fall behind?
It doesn't matter if you miss a class because you can access it at a later date, which makes catching up easy.
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Can I defer?
Yes. The pace of study is entirely up to you. If you decide for one reason or another that you are unable to complete the course, you can put your lessons on hold and have them restarted whenever you want. Please note, however, that the examination timetables are set by the individual awarding bodies and cannot be altered. You may therefore, have to wait until the following year to enter for the exam. Our advice and guidance team will by happy to advise you should the need arise.
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How do I register?
Registration is easy. Simply click on our Registration button and complete the form.
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When should I register?
The registration period for each course varies. Many of the accredited courses begin in September and are examined the following summer. Registration for these can normally be completed any time between June and the first week of September. It is possible to join some of the non-accredited or short courses, and online business management courses at any time.
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How much does it cost?
All our courses are competitively priced. Costs vary according to the length of the course, its level and whether or not it is an accredited one. Full details are available in the course information section.
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How do I pay?
You may pay either by cheque, direct debit or electronic transfer. Full details are available on the Registration page.
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What if I change my mind?
Online Courses
We have a 7-day refund scheme that operates if you change your mind about studying. Students requesting a refund must contact us within 7 days of password receipt.
Paper-Based Courses
If you change your mind about studying I you should notify us within seven days of receipt. You should then return your pack undamaged within 14 days for a full refund.
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What if I am still not sure?
If you have any other problems or queries do not hesitate to contact us at info@college-on-the-net.co.uk and we will do our best to advise you.
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