GCSE examination entries for private (external) candidates

Please note: for the latest COVID -19 announcements and information for private candidates please refer to our COVID-19 Guidance page or view our latest news section where we will keep you up to date. 

IMPORTANT REMINDER: we do not offer predicted or centre assessment grades for private candidates. If you would like to contact our exams department please do so thorough the form at the bottom of this page.

There will be no October/November examinations in 2022. 

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NOVEMBER 2022 - GCSE Mathematics & GCSE English Language

We consider applications for AQA and Edexcel GCSE Mathematics at both the Foundation tier ( graded 1 - 5) and Higher tier ( graded 4 - 9). Applications for AQA & Edexcel GCSE English Language will also be accepted for November 2022 exam session.

IMPORTANT - GCSE English Language information

We only accept private candidates who have already received a PASS, MERIT or DISTINCTION for their spoken endorsement; you MUST show a certificate or Statement of Results from a previous examination session as evidence.

EXAM BOARD	CODE	SUBJECT	STANDARD FEE	LATE FEE
AQA	8300	GCSE Mathematics	£ 150	£ 250
EDEXCEL	1MA1	GCSE Mathematics	£ 150	£ 250
AQA	8700	GCSE English Language	£ 150	£ 250
EDEXCEL	1EN0	GCSE English Language	£ 150	£ 250

We will start considering applications for these examinations on Tuesday 12th July 2022, for any candidate aged 16 or over on 31 August 2022.

The standard exam entry fee will be £ 150 with a deadline of  4pm on Thursday 29 SEPTEMBER 2022. After this deadline, we will still consider late applications with an entry fee of  £ 250, subject to available space. 

Please note that all applications from prospective candidates requiring extra time in their examinations MUST be received no later than Friday 29th July 2022, supported by valid documentation; please see the detailed notes in our Terms & Conditions (point 3 Access Arrangements).

ACCESS ARRANGEMENT	STANDARD FEE PER SUBJECT	DEADLINE / ADDITIONAL NOTES
Access Arrangement application fee	£ 50.00	Friday 29th July 2022
Use of a computer	£ 35.00 per hour	Friday 29th July 2022 For candidates who require a computer to complete their examinations. Candidates examinations will take place in a separate room with an invigilator (limited spaces available).
Extra Time	25% of the exam fee	Friday 29th July 2022

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JANUARY 2023

	CODE	SUBJECT	STANDARD FEE	LATE FEE
	4BI1	Biology	£ 150	£ 250
	4CH1	Chemistry	£ 150	£ 250
	4EA1	English Language A	£ 150	£ 250
	4EB1	English Language B	£ 150	£ 250
	4ET1	English Literature	£ 150	£ 250
	4PM1	Further Pure Mathematics	£ 150	£ 250
	4HB1	Human Biology	£ 150	£ 250
	4MA1	Mathematics	£ 150	£ 250
	4PH1	Physics	£ 150	£ 250
	4SD0	Science (Double Award / Combined)	£ 250	£ 350

Note: for English Language 4EA1, we will only accept candidates taking the written papers 1 and 2; applications from candidates requesting paper 3 (coursework) will not be considered. 

The standard entry fee will be £ 150 per subject (excluding IGCSE languages and Combined Science) with a deadline of  4pm on Monday 10th October 2022. After this deadline, we will still consider late applications with an entry fee of  £ 250 (per subject), subject to available space. 

Please note that all applications from prospective candidates requiring extra time in their examinations MUST be received no later than Friday 29th July 2022, supported by valid documentation; please see the detailed notes in our Terms & Conditions (point 3 Access Arrangements).

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JUNE 2023 (Summer 2023 exam series) 

EXAM BOARD	CODE	SUBJECT	STANDARD FEE	LATE FEE
AQA	8300	GCSE Mathematics	£ 150	£ 250
EDEXCEL	1MA1	GCSE Mathematics	£ 150	£ 250
AQA	8700	GCSE English Language	£ 150	£ 250
EDEXCEL	1EN0	GCSE English Language	£ 150	£ 250
EDEXCEL	1ET0	GCSE English Literature	£ 150	£ 250
AQA	8702	GCSE English Literature	£ 150	£ 250
AQA	8182	GCSE Psychology	£ 150	£ 250
EDEXCEL	1PS0	GCSE Psychology	£ 150	£ 250
AQA	8192	GCSE Sociology	£ 150	£ 250
EDEXCEL	1ST0	GCSE Statistics	£ 150	£ 250
AQA	8132	GCSE Business	£ 150	£ 250
AQA	8461	GCSE Biology	£ 150	£ 250
EDEXCEL	1BI0	GCSE Biology	£ 150	£ 250
AQA	8462	GCSE Chemistry	£ 150	£ 250
EDEXCEL	1CH0	GCSE Chemistry	£ 150	£ 250
AQA	8463	GCSE Physics	£ 150	£ 250
EDEXCEL	1PH0	GCSE Physics	£ 150	£ 250
AQA	8464	GCSE Combined Science Trilogy	£ 250	£ 350
EDEXCEL	1SC0	GCSE Combined Science	£ 250	£350
EDEXCEL	1AA0	GCSE Arabic (Higher Tier Only)	£ 200	£300

The standard entry fee will be £ 150 per subject (excluding IGCSE languages and Combined Sciences) with a deadline of  4pm on Friday 3rd February 2023. After this deadline, we will still consider late applications with an entry fee of £ 250 (per subject), subject to available space. 

 

JUNE 2023 EDEXCEL IGCSE EXAMINATIONS

	CODE	SUBJECT	STANDARD FEE	LATE FEE
	4BI1	Biology	£ 150	£ 250
	4BS1	Business	£ 150	£ 250
	4CH1	Chemistry	£ 150	£ 250
	4EC1	Economics	£ 150	£ 250
	4EA1	English Language A	£ 150	£ 250
	4EB1	English Language B	£ 150	£ 250
	4ES1	English as a Second Language	£ 150	£ 250
	4ET1	English Literature	£ 150	£ 250
	4PM1	Further Pure Mathematics	£ 150	£ 250
	4GE1	Geography	£ 150	£ 250
	4HI1	History	£ 150	£ 250
	4HB1	Human Biology	£ 150	£ 250
	4MA1	Mathematics	£ 150	£ 250
	4PH1	Physics	£ 150	£ 250
	4RS1	Religious Studies	£ 150	£ 250
	4SD0	Science (Double Award / Combined)	£ 250	£350

Note: for English Language 4EA1, we will only accept candidates taking the written papers 1 and 2; applications from candidates requesting paper 3 (coursework) will not be considered. 

The standard entry fee will be £ 150 per subject (excluding IGCSE languages and Combined Sciences) with a deadline of  4pm on Friday 3rd February 2023. After this deadline, we will still consider late applications with an entry fee of £ 250 (per subject), subject to available space. 

JUNE 2023 EDEXCEL GCSE / IGCSE LANGUAGES 

CODE	LEVEL	SUBJECT	STANDARD FEE	LATE FEE
1AA0	GCSE	Arabic	£ 200 ( incl. speaking examination)	£ 300
4CN1	IGCSE	Chinese	£ 200 ( incl. speaking examination)	£ 300
4FR1	IGCSE	French	£ 200 ( incl.speaking examination)	£ 300
4SP1	IGCSE	Spanish	£ 200 ( incl. speaking examination)	£ 300
1SP0	GCSE	Spanish (Higher Tier & Foundation Tier)	£ 200  ( incl. speaking examination)	£ 300

The standard entry fee will be £ 200 per subject with a deadline of  4pm on Friday 3rd February 2023. After this deadline, we will still consider late applications with an entry fee of £ 300 (per subject), subject to available space. 

Please note that all applications from prospective candidates requiring extra time in their examinations MUST be received no later than Friday 26 August 2022, supported by valid documentation; please see the detailed notes in our Terms & Conditions (point 3 Access Arrangements).

ACCESS ARRANGEMENT	STANDARD FEE PER SUBJECT	DEADLINE / ADDITIONAL NOTES
Access Arrangement application fee	£ 50.00	Friday 26 August 2022
Use of a computer	£ 35.00 per hour	Friday 26 August 2022 For candidates who require a computer to complete their examinations. Candidates examinations will take place in a separate room with an invigilator (limited spaces available).
Extra Time	25% of the exam fee	Friday 26 August 2022

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HOW TO REGISTER FOR EXAMINATIONS AT DAVID GAME COLLEGE

REGISTERING ONLINE 

 

Please read our TERMS AND CONDITIONS for potential Private 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,   https://www.davidgamecollege.com/238/terms-and-conditions. Also please read our Privacy Notice on how we use your personal data and how long we retain it.

 

In order to process your application we ask that you request a Private Candidate Online Application Form. The DGC Exams Office will send you log in details to access the application form. Please ensure that you have completed the form accurately, particularly with regards to the exam board and the subject code. The college will not accept any responsibility for errors and omissions on your part.

 

Please note that you must also submit the following documentation along with this Private Candidate Application form:

·         Passport sized photograph

·         Valid photographic ID (passport / driving license etc.) 

·         Most recent Statement of Results (incl. Unique Candidate Identifier number - UCI no.)

 

Please note – AQA  and OCR A level & GCSE certificates have the UCI number printed on the official certificate as well as the Statement of Results which can be uploaded when completing the DGC application form,  Pearson Edexcel does not – only on their Statement of Results. Please do not upload Pearson Edexcel official certificates as evidence of your UCI number.

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 our examinations team when you call or come in to register and they 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.

So please ensure you have the necessary documentation available when applying online. Once you have submitted your application form, please allow time for the attachments to upload. You will then receive your private candidate examination invoice, which would need to be paid by the date on the invoice.

Thank you for your co-operation. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact our exams office on exams@davidgamecollege.com

 

 

REGISTERING IN PERSON

 

Please read our TERMS AND CONDITIONS for potential Private 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, https://www.davidgamecollege.com/238/terms-and-conditions. Also please read our Privacy Notice on how we use your personal data and how long we retain it.

 

If you would like to register in person, you will need to book an appointment with our Examinations department . To book an appointment please email exams@davidgamecollege.com or call 020 7221 6665 ext 116.

You will need to complete the DGC Private Candidate Application form. A member of our examinations team 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 (e.g. 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 our examinations team when you call or come in to register and they 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 signed and dated on the back
2. the original document and a photocopy of one of the following forms of identity:
   i. valid passport page showing personal data and photograph
   ii. Valid driving licence showing photograph
   iii. any other valid photographic proof of identity
3.      Most recent Statement of Results (incl. Unique Candidate Identifier number - UCI no.)

 

Please note – AQA  and OCR A level & GCSE certificates have the UCI number printed on the official certificate as well as the Statement of Results which can be uploaded when completing the DGC application form,  Pearson Edexcel does not – only on their Statement of Results. Please do not upload Pearson Edexcel official certificates as evidence of your UCI number.

 

Once we have verified all your documentation, you will then be given your private candidate examination invoice, which would need to be paid by the date on the invoice.

 

For students who have already taken examinations as a private candidate in a previous session at David Game College, please register online quoting your 4-digit candidate number.  An invoice will be sent to you by email. This invoice must be settled no later than the following working day (dated on the invoice).

 

Thank you for your co-operation. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact our exams office on exams@davidgamecollege.com or 020 7221 6665 ext 116.