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Biology has more to learn by heart than any other GCSE science, and it is easy for a Year 11 to feel like they are drowning in it. The good news is that the subject rewards a clear method far more than it rewards long hours.

Our new guide walks through the exam boards, the required practicals, the command words that trip students up, and how to build a revision plan that covers all three sciences without taking over the weekend! Full guide below.

What's the plan if that envelope doesn't say what you hoped on 13 August? More than 50,000 students find their place through Clearing every year, and the ones who come out of it happiest are simply the ones who wrote a shortlist beforehand. Our step-by-step plan walks parents and students through every outcome on the day, from a confirmed firm place to aiming higher with self-release. Full guide below.

We've refreshed our GCSE Maths guide with the latest exam information for parents and students. Whether you're just starting Year 10 or heading into a resit, it covers everything you need to know about the exams. Read it below.

Read our latest guide on revising for GCSE History. This updated guide gives new and improved studying techniques, as well as an update on content within each exam!

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If your child is preparing for their GCSE English Literature exams next year, our updated guide is a great place to start. We've given it a little spring-clean, updated the information, and covered everything from how the AQA and Edexcel papers are structured to which quotes to learn and how to approach the poetry sections.

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If your child needs help with their GCSE Maths revision next year, then why not help them with this guide? We've updated it for 2026 with the most up-to-date information, including the latest information on grade boundaries, which tier to revise for, and more.

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Applying to Oxford or Cambridge? The UCAS deadline is 6 pm (UK time) on 15 October 2026, much earlier than the 14 January 2027 deadline for most universities!

Most courses also require a separate admissions test, with registration opening in the summer. That's why we've written a guide that explains which test each course requires, key dates, and how to prepare: all in one place.

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Curious about which universities are the best to study engineering in the UK? We've got you covered! Check out our latest guide, where we compare three of the most important University ranking guides and make our own rankings based on our experience and preferences.

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With A Level results day coming up, and some students adjusting their A Level choics based on their grades, we thought we would revise one of our older blogs and update it with as much information as possible to help students make an informed decision. This guide is also useful for anyone choosing their A Levels in March next year, or any other time, really!

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Are you looking to apply to Oxford or Cambridge and would like to know the difference between the two? A couple of years ago, we wrote a comprehensive comparison guide. Ivy Education's experts have gone through, updated, and reworked the information for 2026. Read the full guide below.