Online Key Stage 3 Courses
How are exams structured in the UK
Students applying for higher level courses are expected to have previously obtained 4 GCSEs at grade C or above, or an equivalent qualification. Some higher level courses require prior knowledge of the subject, e.g. Maths ‘A’ level
How are the courses structured?
Choosing the right level of course for your child
We like to ensure that our students are only admitted to courses that are suitable for them.
Students applying for higher level courses are expected to have previously obtained 4 GCSEs at grade C or above, or an equivalent qualification. Some higher level courses require prior knowledge of the subject, e.g. Maths ‘A’ level.
Students applying for higher level courses are expected to have previously obtained 4 GCSEs at grade C or above, or an equivalent qualification. Some higher level courses require prior knowledge of the subject, e.g. Maths ‘A’ level.
Subject Combinations
We recommend that parents or guardians of students discuss carefully with a Student Adviser the number and combination of subjects their child may wish to study prior to enrolment. Some qualification subjects cannot be sat in combination. For example, the exam board stipulate that Combined Science GCSE and Physics GCSE are a forbidden combination .
Frequently Asked Questions
Why should I choose Oxford Home Schooling for my child's Key Stage 3 study?
Oxford Home Schooling is a long-established educational company that prides itself on treating every student as an individual excellent customer service comprehensive, quality courses. We’re rated ‘Excellent’ on Trustpilot by students who have studied with us. We provide online and printed resources so you can study your way – other providers do not give you that choice. We make it easy for you to home-educate your children with our flexible schedule, tutor support, and subscription-based payment plan. Every year we help hundreds of children who have left mainstream education obtain the qualifications they need to progress and achieve their goals. A firm foundation at Key Stage 3 is vital.
Are there any exams for Key Stage 3 Courses?
No. KS3 courses are the building blocks designed to prepare your child to begin studying for GCSE, which is formally examined. With no exams to worry about, your child can take as much or as little time as they need to assimilate the basic principles in KS3. This can be a time in school when gifted children become bored and troublesome if they find it all too slow and easy while others may be put off learning if they have not had time to grasp the first principles of a subject. Oxford Home Schooling has the flexibility to cope with both of these extremes and every child in between.
Is there an age limit for KS3?
There isn’t a specific age requirement to start a Key Stage 3 course but we strongly recommend that the pupil is a minimum of 10 and preferably 11 when they start the GCSE course and also that they are academically capable of starting the course. If the student is not 10 before they start, we may have difficulty allocating you a tutor. There is no upper age-limit.
When can I start?
You may take out a subscription and start any time of the year you like. The earlier the better! The important thing to think about is the context of secondary education as a whole and the objectives you have as a family. Once you have taken out a subscription, you will get access to your course online immediately and (optionally) your printed course materials will arrive a few days later.
Is it necessary to start with a Year 7 course?
No. Students may jump in at Year 8 or Year 9 instead. If a student has already completed Year 7 (or Year 8) within a school environment, they find they were repeating skills and knowledge already acquired. But any course makes assumptions about prior knowledge and our Year 8 courses do assume the prior knowledge that comes from a Year 7 course. Our Year 9 course, similarly, assumes knowledge from both Year 7 and Year 8. So it may take a little while to adapt.