Choosing Schools and Courses
Choosing a course of study: what to weigh first
Weigh interest, entry requirements, workload and next steps, in that order, when two courses look alike. Use these checks to decide with fewer surprises later on.
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Choosing Schools and Courses
Comparing schools, programs and courses for students and families, including the questions to ask, the details to check and how to weigh options against a learner's needs.
Choosing Schools and Courses
Comparing academic, vocational and mixed study routes
Compare pace, assessment and next steps across academic, vocational and mixed routes, so the learner can choose the route that fits how they learn best.
Choosing Schools and Courses
How to compare schools beyond published rankings
Rankings reduce a school to a few numbers. Learn to weigh curriculum, teaching, support and daily fit against a learner's needs, and to spot claims that need checking.
Choosing Schools and Courses
Questions to ask at a school open day
An open day is short, so the questions you bring matter. Use these prompts on academics, support, daily routines and communication to get specific answers from staff.
Choosing Schools and Courses
Understanding a course description before you enroll
Read a course description as a set of claims to test. Check prerequisites, assessment, workload and learning outcomes before you commit to a course.