GCSE & IGCSE Exams
Sit your GCSE or IGCSE at our JCQ-approved centre in Ilford. Private candidates, home educators and adult learners all welcome.
Who Can Apply
Who can sit GCSE exams here?
Ark Exam Centre is a JCQ-approved independent exam centre (Centre No. 13356). We accept:
- Home-educated students
- Private candidates not registered at a school
- Adult learners returning to education
- Distance learning students
- Students retaking after previous results
- Students whose school cannot enter them privately
Awarding bodies we offer
- Pearson Edexcel — GCSE & IGCSE
- AQA — GCSE
- OCR — GCSE
- Cambridge CAIE — IGCSE
Available exam series
- Summer series — May/June (entries open Oct–Feb)
- November series — November (Maths & English, entries open Aug–Oct)
Note on practical subjects: Some GCSE subjects require coursework or controlled assessment (NEA). We can supervise these — see our Coursework & NEA page for details.
Entry Fees
GCSE & IGCSE Fees
Fees shown are indicative. Exact fees depend on the awarding body, subject and series. Contact us for a precise quote.
GCSE Fees (Edexcel, AQA, OCR)
| Subject | Notes | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Maths | 3 papers | £240 |
| English / English Literature | Includes speaking component | £240 |
| MFL subjects | Without Speaking Assessment | £240 |
| MFL subjects | With Speaking Assessment | £340 |
| All other subjects | Per paper | £120 |
| Late entry fee | Additional charge | £80 |
| Higher late entry fee | Additional charge | £160 |
IGCSE Fees
| Subject | Notes | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| All subjects | Per paper | £120 |
| Late entry fee | Additional per subject | £80 |
| Higher late entry fee | Additional per subject | £160 |
| Cambridge IGCSE late fees | Contact centre | |
Cancellations: Withdrawals before the 1st entry deadline receive a refund minus a £100 admin fee. After the 1st deadline — no refund.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. We accept private candidates, home educators and adult learners for all GCSE and IGCSE examinations with Pearson Edexcel, AQA, OCR and Cambridge CAIE.
We offer GCSEs with Pearson Edexcel, AQA and OCR, and IGCSEs with Cambridge CAIE and Pearson Edexcel.
Summer series entries typically close in February. November series entries typically close in October. See our Entry Deadlines page for exact dates.
Yes. GCSE Maths and English Language are available in the November series for private candidates who need to retake.
Ready to register?
Contact us to confirm availability for your subject and series, then complete the registration form.