GCSE and IGCSE entries

GCSE

We offer the following two linear specifications in Mathematics:  AQA GCSE Mathematics (4365) and Edexcel GCSE Mathematics specification A (1MA0).  We do not accept applications from Private (External) Candidates for OCR and WJEC GCSE examinations in any subject;  for  AQA and Edexcel GCSE, we only accept applications for the Mathematics specifications mentioned above - no other Mathematics examinations (for example, modular) and no examinations in other subjects.

IGCSE

We do not accept Private Candidates for Cambridge International (CIE) examinations. 

Applications will be considered for Edexcel IGCSE examinations only, in the subjects shown in the table below. Some subjects are available in January and May/June, others only in the summer session. Subjects NOT available in the January session are indicated by an asterisk (*).

	4AC0	Accounting
	4BI0	Biology
	4BS0	Business Studies*
	4CH0	Chemistry
	4CM0	Commerce
	4EC0	Economics
	4EA0	English Language (Specification A) - see note below
	4EB0	English Language (Specification B)
	4ET0	English Literature
	4HI0	History*
	4PM0	Further Principal Mathematics
	4GE0	Geography*
	4MA0	Mathematics (Specification A)
	4MB0	Mathematics (Specification B)
	4PH0	Physics
	4RS0	Religious Studies*

Note on 4EA0 English Language (Specification A):

 We will be entering ALL candidates for Route 1, which is 100% written examination - Paper 1 (4EA0/01) + Paper 2 (4EA0/02); applications will not be accepted from private candidates wishing to follow Route 2, which involves coursework.  We will provide each candidate who registers for IGCSE English Language (Specification A) with details of how to download a copy of the Anthology which is needed in preparation for the examinations.

 

CANDIDATES WHO REQUIRE EXTRA TIME IN EXAMINATIONS - PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY:

Prospective private (external) candidates who require extra time in their examinations should, in the first instance, send an e-mail to Mr Kahn (the Academic Vice Principal of David Game College) via mkahn@davidgame-group.com , explaining in detail the circumstances justifying the allocation of extra time. In addition, scanned copies of the following documents should be attached:

1. The most recent Educational Psychologist's report for the candidate, including results of all tests.

2. The Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ) Form 8 which should have been completed by the candidate's previous school or college, as part of their application for additional time on behalf of the candidate.

3. An example of a recent piece of written work by the candidate, preferably in one of the subjects the candidate is seeking to take at David Game College.

Once the e-mail has been received, a reply will be sent to confirm whether or not we would be prepared to consider an application from the candidate to take examinations as a private (external) candidate at David Game College. Our decision is final and not negotiable. Please note that we are unable to accept any applications from potential private (external) candidates who require a reader or a scribe in their written examinations. Important - if you are a potential private (external) candidate requiring extra time in your examinations, please do NOT come into David Game College to register for examinations UNLESS you have e-mailed all the documentation referred to above to us, AND you have received a reply from us confirming that we are willing to accept your application

IMPORTANT: the initial e-mail you need to send us (enclosing evidence of need of additional time in your examinations) MUST be received by us no later than the date shown in the relevant section below. E-mails sent AFTER these deadlines will not be considered under any circumstances.

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MAY / JUNE 2013 GCSE and IGCSE EXAMINATIONS

We have closed our entries for all Summer 2013 examinations. All registered candidates should by now have received their Statements of Entry; if this is not the case, please telephone Mr Kahn via 020 7221 6665 ext 110 as a matter of URGENCY.

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NOVEMBER 2013 GCSE EXAMINATIONS

The only examinations we will be running in this session are AQA GCSE Mathematics (4365) and Edexcel GCSE Mathematics (1MA0); we will start processing applications on Monday 5 August - please do not apply before then. The entry fee will be £ 140-00, with a closing date of Friday 6 September (4.30 pm). After this deadline, we will continue to consider late entry applications with an entry fee of £ 190-00, subject to available space.

If you require extra time in your examinations, your initial e-mail (with documents attached as evidence of need) MUST be received by us no later than MONDAY 2 SEPTEMBER.

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JANUARY 2014 IGCSE EXAMINATIONS

We will be running Edexcel IGCSE examinations in all subjects in the above table which do not have an asterisk (*) next to the subject name; we will start processing applications on Monday 5 August - please do not apply before then. The entry fee will be £ 140-00 per subject, with a closing date of Friday 11 October (4.30 pm). After this deadline, we will continue to consider late entry applications with an entry fee of £ 190-00 per subject, dependent upon available space.

If you require extra time in your examinations, your initial e-mail (with documents attached as evidence of need) MUST be received by us no later than TUESDAY 1 OCTOBER.

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MAY / JUNE 2014 GCSE and IGCSE EXAMINATIONS

We will be running AQA GCSE Mathematics (4365), Edexcel GCSE Mathematics (1MA0) plus Edexcel IGCSE examinations in all subjects shown in the above table; we will start processing applications on Monday 5 August - please do not apply before then. The entry fee will be £ 140-00 per subject, with a closing date of Friday 14 February 2014 (4.30 pm). After this deadline, we will continue to consider late entry applications with an entry fee of £ 190-00 per subject, dependent upon available space.

If you require extra time in your examinations, your initial e-mail (with documents attached as evidence of need) MUST be received by us no later than TUESDAY 1 OCTOBER.

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HOW TO REGISTER FOR EXAMINATIONS AT DAVID GAME COLLEGE

Please read our TERMS AND CONDITIONS for potential Private (External) Candidates BEFORE making an application. When you register, you will be asked to sign a declaration to the effect that you have understood the Terms and Conditions, in particular that there will be no refund of entry fees in the event of subsequent cancellation.

If you are applying to be a Private (External) Candidate for the first time at David Game College, you will need to come to the college at 69 Notting Hill Gate, London W11 3JS to register;  we do not accept e-mail or telephone applications from potential candidates living outside London or overseas. 

Private (external) candidates needing extra time in their examinations must e-mail the Examinations Officer before coming into the College to register - please see the detailed information for candidates needing extra time above.

There is no need to book an appointment; simply turn up at any of the times shown below.

Times for registrations  -  week commencing Monday 5 August:

Monday 5 August	9.15 am - 12.30 pm
Tuesday 6 August	9.15 am - 12.30 pm
Wednesday 7 August	9.15 am - 12.30 pm
Thursday 8 August	9.15 am - 12.30 pm
Friday 9 August	9.15 am - 12.30 pm

 

Week commencing Monday 12 August - times for registrations will be posted here in due course.

You should go to Reception on the second floor and ask for an entry form for private candidates - please make it clear which level you are applying for (GCSE / IGCSE) so that you are given the correct entry form.  Mr Kahn (the Academic Vice Principal and Examinations Officer) will then check the details on the form (correct codes, documentation etc) and will register the entry if everything is in order.  For students aged up to and including 18 only, it is permissible for the student's parent or guardian to come in without the student as long as all the required documentation - including correct entry codes - is brought in.

Please bring with you your most recent official Statement(s) of Results.  If you have more than one (eg one from AQA, one from Edexcel) it is important that you show us all of them, even if they relate to subjects you will not be taking in your future examinations.  This is to enable us to check your Unique Candidate Identifier (UCI) and to resolve any associated problems (for example, if your previous school or college has made the mistake of allocating you a new UCI when you already had one from elsewhere).

Note: if you have never taken a GCSE / IGCSE / AS / A level examination before (and hence do not have a Statement of Results from a previous examination session), please do not worry - just mention this to Mr Kahn when you come in to register and he will allocate you a UCI number.  The same applies to mature students who last took a public examination ten or more years ago.  It is vital that you tell us if you already have a UCI number allocated by another school or college, and provide documentary evidence verifying that UCI number.

When you come in to register for examinations, please bring with you:

1. two passport-sized photographs
2. a photocopy (not the document itself) of one of the following forms of identity:
   i. passport page showing personal data and photograph
   ii. driving licence showing photograph
   iii. any other photographic proof of identity
3. your most recent examination Statement(s) of Results as explained above.

Note: under no circumstances will we accept first time applications solely by telephone or e-mail - the student (or parent/guardian in the case of students aged up to and including 18) must come into our examination office at 69 Notting Hill Gate to register.  Students living outside London are advised to look for centres closer to home, although if you are able to travel to London in person to register we will of course consider the application. 

For students who have already taken examinations as a private candidate in a previous session at David Game College (and hence whose details we already have), applications may be made by sending an e-mail containing precise details of the examinations required to the Examinations Officer at

mkahn@davidgame-group.com

quoting your 4-digit candidate number in the subject field.  A reply will be sent explaining how payment may be made over the telephone.