Founded in 1963, the National Extension College (NEC) is an educational charity specialising in distance learning solutions. These learning and teaching resources are crafted by qualified subject experts, providing detailed insight and in-depth knowledge on a diverse range of subjects and exams. 

We take pride in making education accessible. That means our self-study resources are understandable, affordable and easy to use, whether you’re a teacher, a home educator, or a student yourself.

• Instant access: All our resources are in PDF format, which means they can be downloaded instantly and used anywhere, even without internet connection
• Expert knowledge: NEC works alongside experienced teachers and examiners to ensure that all the information in these resources is accurate and up to date
• Self evaluation: Our learning materials also contain questions for students to test their knowledge and see what areas they need to work on