Oscar De La Huerte answered
If you want to register to take a GCSE as a private candidate, I would recommend contacting a recognized local education authority.
Alternatively, you can apply to take a GCSE directly through one of the following examination boards:
Most people take GCSE's through their academic institution or school.
Where a school doesn't offer GCSE examination (such as in a country where GSCE examination is not publicly available), you can enrol to take the exam through another accredited institution (such as the British Council).
A private candidate usually falls into one of the following categories:
I found the Edexcel website particularly helpful.
The Student Room is another useful web-forum that'll help you learn more about enrolling for GCSE's as a private candidate.
Alternatively, you can apply to take a GCSE directly through one of the following examination boards:
- Assessment and Qualifications Alliance (AQA)
- Oxford, Cambridge and RSA Examinations (OCR)
- Edexcel
- Welsh Joint Education Committee (WJEC)
- Council for the Curriculum, Examinations & Assessment (CCEA)
Most people take GCSE's through their academic institution or school.
Where a school doesn't offer GCSE examination (such as in a country where GSCE examination is not publicly available), you can enrol to take the exam through another accredited institution (such as the British Council).
A private candidate usually falls into one of the following categories:
- Part-time student
- Someone enrolled in long-distance learning
- Someone who is home-schooled or self-taught
I found the Edexcel website particularly helpful.
The Student Room is another useful web-forum that'll help you learn more about enrolling for GCSE's as a private candidate.
