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Functional Skills Exams: On-Screen at Our Centre or Online at Home?
An adult learner sitting a Functional Skills exam on a laptop at a home desk
  • adult learners
October 2, 2026

Functional Skills Exams: On-Screen at Our Centre or Online at Home?

A clear comparison of taking your Functional Skills Maths or English exam on-screen at our...
How to Book GCSE Exams as a Private Candidate
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  • exam booking
October 2, 2026

How to Book GCSE Exams as a Private Candidate

A step-by-step guide for private candidates on booking GCSE exams in the UK - choosing...
Do GCSE Private Candidates Need to Do Science Practicals?
A private candidate carrying out a GCSE science practical activity in a laboratory setting
  • GCSE
October 2, 2026

Do GCSE Private Candidates Need to Do Science Practicals?

Do GCSE private candidates need to complete science practicals? A clear guide to what's required...
GCSE Speaking Tests for Private Candidates: What to Expect and How to Prepare
A private candidate discussing exam day arrangements with a member of staff ahead of a GCSE modern language speaking test
  • GCSE
October 2, 2026

GCSE Speaking Tests for Private Candidates: What to Expect and How to Prepare

What to expect from the GCSE speaking test as a private candidate: timing, format, what...
GCSE Combined Science vs IGCSE Science: What's the Difference for Private Candidates?
A parent and child researching GCSE and IGCSE Science exam options together at home as a private candidate
  • GCSE
September 8, 2026

GCSE Combined Science vs IGCSE Science: What's the Difference for Private Candidates?

A clear comparison of GCSE Combined Science and IGCSE Science (Double Award) for private candidates...
What Is an A Level Practical Endorsement? A Guide for Private Candidates
A Level private candidates carrying out required practical activities in a science laboratory as part of their practical endorsement
  • A Level
September 4, 2026

What Is an A Level Practical Endorsement? A Guide for Private Candidates

A plain-English guide to A Level practical endorsements for private candidates — what they are,...