Choosing subjects is one of the most pivotal decision points in a learner’s academic journey.

Students today are navigating a learning environment that is faster, more demanding, and more digitally connected than ever before.

For many years, academic success was measured almost entirely by marks, test scores, and intellectual ability. While cognitive intelligence (IQ) certainly plays an important role in learning, educators and psychologists are increasingly recognising another powerful predictor of student success: emotional intelligence.