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You can take GCSEs outside of school but whether you should is another matter. Perhaps you have a timetable clash, and it’s not possible to do two subjects that you REALLY wanted to study. Or maybe your school doesn’t offer a GCSE in a subject you want to study, like GCSE Drama or Dance.
Can you buy your GCSEs?
You cannot get a replacement certificate for an O level, CSE, GCSE or A level – your exam board will send you a ‘certified statement of results’ instead.
Can you sit a GCSE exam online?
The simple answer is yes! Here at Oxbridge, we offer you the chance to study fully recognised GCSEs and A-levels online in a way that suits you. This lets you fit your studies around your busy schedule in a way that simply wouldn’t be possible while at school or college.
How do I register for GCSE as a private candidate?
How can you take GCSE exams privately?
- Step 1: Book a GCSE preparation course to help you prepare for the rigorous exams.
- Step 2: Choose where you want to sit your exams.
- Step 3: Find out when the GCSEs take place so that you can get your space locked in and booked in advance.
How do homeschoolers take GCSEs?
There are three main ways in which home educated students have taken GCSEs: by correspondence courses where a tutor is usually assigned to give advice and mark work
by enrolling at a local college or adult education class
or at home doing their own research, choosing appropriate books and buying past exam papers.
Do schools keep GCSE certificates?
In short, GCSEs are valid and held on record for life. Schools are required to keep GCSE certificates for at least 12 months after having received them from the exam boards – they may or may not decide to keep the results after this period is over.
Do you need GCSE certificates for uni?
Most universities state in their entry requirements that you need to pass at least your Maths and English GCSE exams. They also look at your UCAS points tally which is unrelated to GCSE exam results.
Do NHS ask for GCSE certificates?
GCSE would be rather an academic qualification. More so, if they want to see your GCSEs or A levels they usually say so expressly. In any case, it would be a good idea to request some GCSE certificate copies because they ask for them in some jobs.
Can you do your GCSEs as an adult?
Can adults take GCSEs? Yes. While children are required to take GCSEs during high school, there is nothing that prohibits any person, at any age from taking a GCSE course or exam.
Can I do GCSE maths for free?
Our friendly team of education advisers will lay out the best learning path for you. *If you do not have a minimum grade of 4 (C) in maths at GCSE, then you can study this course for free, if you have already obtained a grade 4 (C) or higher the fee is £811.
Do companies check GCSE results?
In short, the answer to this question is yes, employers can (and probably will) check your GCSE results, especially if they suspect that you have lied about them to apply for a position with them.
Do you have to pay to sit GCSE exams?
GCSE exam fees
Exam entry fees are generally not covered in your initial course costs and can range from anywhere between £37 to upwards of £79 per exam, depending on the GCSE course and the exam centre you choose to sit with.
Do you have to pay to redo GCSEs?
How much will it cost to resit my GCSEs? To resit your GCSEs, you’ll have to pay two types of fees: course fees and exam fees. Your course fees will cover your tuition and/or course materials and will vary depending on where and how you choose to study.
How do I remove my child from school UK?
Whether your child currently attends a private or state school, you simply need to write to your child’s head teacher to let them know you are withdrawing your child’s name from the register and they will let the local authority know.
How Much Does homeschooling Cost UK?
What is the Cost of Homeschooling in the UK? Zero. That’s right, it doesn’t have to cost you anything. There are so many free home education resources you can use you don’t have to spend anything.
Do home schooled kids have to take GCSEs?
No. Many home educated students in the UK do take GCSEs, either studying at home or via a correspondence course, but there’s no requirement at all. GCSEs are a useful indication of achievement when applying for jobs or colleges, but they’re not always essential
it depends what the student wants to do in the future.
Do employers ask for GCSE certificates?
If you’re applying for graduate jobs, for example, you might be asked for your degree certificate only – employers are unlikely to want to see A-level or GCSE certificates. If you’re applying directly from school though, you’ll need copies of your exam passes.
What happens if you don’t collect your GCSE certificates?
Simply, if you do not collect your GCSE results on the day, the envelope containing the grades will be posted to your home. Alternatively, the school may decide to hand you the results in person on return for September term, provided that you stay at the same academy for sixth form.
Do your GCSEs expire?
The short answer is that GCSE qualifications do not expire – neither do any other qualifications such as A-Levels and degrees. There is also no expiration date on your GCSE certificates meaning that the proof of qualification lasts forever too.
Does UCAS ask for GCSEs?
They will need to see proof of the qualifications you listed in the ‘Education’ section of your application – this also means GCSE/National 5s and BTEC results!
Can you lie about GCSE grades on UCAS?
You cannot lie on your UCAS form, it’s as simple as that. Most schools check their student’s UCAS forms before they are sent off and are required to make sure that all information is true. In addition to this, UCAS themselves will ask for proof of your grades, which, if you cannot provide, will get you caught out.
What exam board is GCSE?
OCR (Oxford, Cambridge and RSA) sets and assesses GCSEs, A levels and a wide range of vocational courses. It is one of the main examination boards used in the UK but is also part of Europe’s largest assessment agency, operating in more than 150 different countries.
Can I lie about GCSE results on CV?
In short, yes. CV lies are illegal. Making changes like inflating your university grades or changing previous job titles may seem small, but they can be classed as ‘fraud by false representation’, which carries a maximum 10-year jail sentence.
How do I find out my GCSE results from years ago?
The only way that you will be able to come across this information is by contacting the school which you sat your GCSEs at. In order to get the information that you need, you should tell your school which year you left, as well as which subjects you took.
Do you need to put GCSEs on a job application?
Applicants should always provide the information asked for, but sometimes it is appropriate to summarise, e.g. 5 GCSEs including English Language and Maths, if the student has higher level qualifications.