Working closely with the Edexcel examination board, our e-textbook is the only textbook endorsed by Edexcel for GCSE Astronomy. This assures you of our high standards. To view the details of the course, click on Course Information on our Home Page and go to:
The Edexcel GCSE Astronomy Course Outline
When can I start the course?
You can begin the Edexcel GCSE Astronomy course at any time. Starting the course earlier than the traditional start in September can help to take the pressure off your learning, simply by giving you extra time. If you have a full year ahead, you are able to view the whole night sky, which helps to give you a greater range of options for your observational coursework. We do have a cut-off point on 30th November each year. After this date, you would need to take the exam 18 months ahead, not in the following year.
How long does the course last?
If you start in September, you will be able to complete the Distance Learning GCSE Astronomy course in time for the June exam. You can spread the work out over 2 years if personal circumstances intervene, or if you prefer to take longer over the course. You choose your pace, which adds to your enjoyment and aids learning. Your fee paid to Star Learner covers the length of time you take (recommended maximum of two years).
What do I need to do to register?
Our standard registration fee is £140. We send you an invoice for the amount together with payment details (either full payment by cheque or by transfer direct from your bank - a standing order would be set up to cover payments by 4 monthly instalments). We just need your full name and date of birth, home address, contact phone number and a User Name and Password for gaining access to the starlearner.com website. No personal details are ever disclosed to outside parties, as is the legal requirement. The details are required for your exam entry by the Edexcel examination board.
Support from Star Learner
As well as providing our ‘e-textbook’ which covers the whole Edexcel GCSE Astronomy course, assistance is given in the following ways:-
Full Course Details |
A comprehensive presentation of the complete Edexcel GCSE Astronomy course, including full details about your coursework. |
Timetable for the course |
arranged to suit your preferred time frame. This links the delivery of your course with predicted astronomical events. |
Progress sheet |
to help you keep track of how you are getting along. |
Practical guidance |
successful experiments designed to show astronomical ideas and help explain Astronomy details clearly. |
Night sky viewing |
assistance beyond the podcast, with tips for successful viewing, safety, advice about telescopes, binoculars and other viewing equipment. |
Coursework advice |
help to select the best options for your coursework and full support in gaining the data/observations that you need. |
Online help |
we are here to help. A major part of our website is to offer a service to the individual so that problems can be solved quickly. |
Leading up to the final written exam:-
Testing |
tests in a variety of formats to assess progress and to aid your learning. |
Practice calculations |
to make sure that calculations found in the examination paper can be completed correctly. |
Practice questions |
exam style questions are given, so that each Star Learner can be properly prepared. |
We want you to enjoy the excellent GCSE Astronomy course.
