5 hours in...

Research shows that the most successful students (i.e. those that make the most progress and get the highest grades) are doing between 20 and 25 hours of independent study per week by the end of Year 13. That may seem a lot, but it’s something that you would build up to over the course of your A-Levels. In Year 12, we’re talking something more like 15 hours per week. This equates to roughly 5 hours of independent study per A-Level per subject.

Remember that your independent study is divided into three types:

Consolidate: secure new knowledge soon after a lesson

Reactive: react to homework your teachers set – get it done!

Proactive: wider reading, watching and listening that deepens and broadens knowledge and understanding

 Click on the links to download the '5 Hours In...' guide for each of your courses to help you plan your independent study time.