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RHS level 3 correspondence course recommendations?

Last post 14-10-2009 9:48 PM by ErWe. 6 replies.

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  • 29/08/2008 10:13 AM
    • pinnih
    • amsterdam
    • 28 Aug 2008
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    hi there

    i'm very interested in doing the RHS advanced certificate by correspondence. does anyone have any recommendations or warnings? the two most popular correspondence colleges seem to be HCC and learning curve.. any comments on the study material of either of these colleges?

    anyone tried the gardening school?

    has anyone done their studies with ACS (australian correspondence schools) and can justify their (ACS's) course fees?

    has/is anyone studied/studying with any other correspondence schools?

     thanks for your time and looking forward to any suggestions.

     
  • 31/08/2008 05:50 PM
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    • Kellie
    • The Netherlands
    • 27 Aug 2008
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     Hi Pinnih,

    I am in the same boat as you wondering which of the 3 named courses to start. I live in Amsterdam too so it's great to know that if I decide to study this year I am not alone.

    Kellie 
  • 31/08/2008 06:11 PM
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    • Faraway
    • 15 Oct 2007
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    I'm not sure that the cost of a correspondence school is justified anymore for what they provide in terms of quality of notes, feedback on work, interest in correspondence students etc.  With a comprehensive syllabus published by the RHS, past exam papers free on the RHS website as well as a recommended reading list, I think self-study would be just as effective.  What you save on course fees, you can spend on purchasing suitable books.   

    I also believe that the RHS should seriously consider allowing students who self-study or study using notes from a correspondence school, to enter for the RHS exams directly with them as an individual and not having to enter through a college which can be very difficult.  Entries and results would then be sent directly between the individual and the RHS. Maybe exams could be written at the RHS gardens?

  • 31/08/2008 08:46 PM
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    • ErWe
    • Vienna, Austria
    • 29 Apr 2008
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    for Level2 exams it is possible for students living abroad to sit the exams at home, as long as they find someone who supervises the examination according to RHS standards.Preferably someone experienced in testing.

    regards, erwe

    regards, r.w.
  • 31/08/2008 09:21 PM
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    • pinnih
    • amsterdam
    • 28 Aug 2008
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    hi kellie

    thats great news to know theres someone also in amsterdam doing the same course as me. lets stay in touch. so i decided (based largely on faraways comments - thanks!) to just go for the cheapest course (not quite confident enough to go it alone). that turns out to be the learning curve clocking in at £150 cheaper than hcc! well, booked and paid for so now i'm both excited and nervous! let me know which one you decide on. (there are also some interesting comments from rhs level 2 students on the hcc and the learning curve, if you look up their forums you can read their experiences).

    thanks for the interaction peeps (ErWe too). its reassuring to know there are others out there!
  • 01/09/2008 05:03 PM
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    • Kellie
    • The Netherlands
    • 27 Aug 2008
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     Hi pinnih,

    You could share some of your knowledge with some people that I know that sqatted a piece of land at the end of Rustenburgerstraat in the Pjp. They are busy with a Permaculture project, every Sunday one can help with gardening. Check out the photo's on Indymedia.nl.

    I put the Horticulture studies on hold for a few months and I will study History, Literature and Philosophy of Yoga. It would be great to stay in touch though. I would like to get a group of radical gardeners together making gardens in the city with or without permission. Guerilla Gardeners written by David Tracey was a source of inspiration. Let's make the cities greener. Enjoy your studies!!

    Kellie 
  • 14/10/2009 09:48 PM
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    • ErWe
    • Vienna, Austria
    • 29 Apr 2008
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    pinnih, how are you getting along with the advanced at learning curve?

    regards, r.w.