A 13-year-old today become one of the youngest students
to pass an A level in computing.
Adam Buckland of St Albans Hertfordshire gained a grade C after
completing the two-year course in nine months.
The youngster was a pupil at Ryde College, which specialises in
helping children achieve academic qualifications at a young
age.
"We are extremely proud of Adam and his achievement in his
computing A level. He worked very hard and has thoroughly enjoyed
studying," said the boy’s mother, Jennifer Buckland.
Mike Ryde, managing director of Ryde College, said that with the
right opportunity, support from parents and motivation, children
from all ages can achieve success in examinations.
The college said that gaining early qualifications
improves self-confidence, self-discipline and motivation.
