This discussion is now closed.

Check out other Related discussions

Need to find an Exam Centre ASAP!!!

Hi, I am a Scottish student doing Physics, Chemistry and Biology at A-level (distance learning) with Edexcel. I cannot find an exam centre near Glasgow (where I live) that will accomodate me as a private candidate and I have spoken to all the Scottish exam centres Edexcel forwarded to me (via e-mail).

I am now considering doing the exams at an English college (preferably near to Scotland), so could someone please tell me which ones accept private candidates?

Any help would be appreciated, thanks.

P.S. I need to sit all 6 modules for each course (inc. practicals) - only reason I'm saying this is because some colleges will let you do the theory and not the practicals :mad:

Reply 1

Areontas

16

I'd imagine there are plenty of colleges which accept private candidates. Find a city that's accessible to you, and contact their colleges. It's a long-winded process, but that's really the best option. You could also try contacting their city council for more help and information.

Reply 2

In1Su

OP

Areontas

I'd imagine there are plenty of colleges which accept private candidates. Find a city that's accessible to you, and contact their colleges. It's a long-winded process, but that's really the best option. You could also try contacting their city council for more help and information.

This was what I was doing but because of time constraints (can't go into detail) I need to find one very, very quickly. Maybe someone in a similiar situation could tell me which exam centre they used??

Reply 3

Areontas

16

In1Su

This was what I was doing but because of time constraints (can't go into detail) I need to find one very, very quickly. Maybe someone in a similiar situation could tell me which exam centre they used??

Ah right - well, there's plenty of English cities/colleges to choose from, so you'd need to specify a place so someone can help out! And it shouldn't be too time-consuming. Just ring up some colleges/the council from your chosen city and you should get instant answers - it really won't take long. Maybe for added speed you can tell them that you need to know quickly, possibly giving reasons etc.

Reply 4

In1Su

OP

Areontas

Ah right - well, there's plenty of English cities/colleges to choose from, so you'd need to specify a place so someone can help out!

Newcastle, Carlisle etc should do it, basically anywhere in Northern England

Reply 5

Char_Devon

http://www.examentry.co.uk/ ... not near to Scotland but you can do both the exams an practicals there so if you get really stuck it's an option!

Reply 6

In1Su

OP

Thanks for the help, I've found a college - Basil Paterson - in Edinburgh that will accomodate me.

Found it thanks to this LIFE-SAVING website:

http://www.ool.co.uk/exams/ExamMap.htm

Anyone who needs to find an exam centre should definitely visit.

Reply 7

Shockley

15

In1Su

Thanks for the help, I've found a college - Basil Paterson - in Edinburgh that will accomodate me.

Found it thanks to this LIFE-SAVING website:

http://www.ool.co.uk/exams/ExamMap.htm

Anyone who needs to find an exam centre should definitely visit.

Only problem is you need an Oxford student number to access it :frown:

Reply 8

London271

13

TBH contact AQA and they will send you a booklet giving many private centres that will take you. I know you are doing Edexcel but it doesn't matter the centres will take Edexcel entrys to.

http://www.aqa.org.uk/admin/library/AQA-PRIVCAND-CENTRES.PDF

Reply 9

London271

13

SCOTLAND
69324 DUMFRIES Dumfries and Galloway College, Herries Avenue, Heathhall, Dumfries, DG1 3QZ 01387-261261
70527 DUNDEE Bilingual Pupils' Support Service, Lawton Road, Dundee, DD3 6SY 01382 438055/438057
69744 EDINBURGH Basil Paterson Tutorial College, 66 Queen Street, Edinburgh, EH2 4NA 0131 2253802
69808 EDINBURGH Merchiston Castle School, 294 Colinton Road, Colinton, Edinburgh, EH13 0PU 0131-312-2234
70592 PERTH Glenalmond College, Glenalmond, Perth, PH1 3RY 01738-842061
69686 THURSO The North Highland College, Ormlie Road, Thurso, Caithness, KW14 7EE 01847-889000

Reply 10

In1Su

OP

Shockley

Only problem is you need an Oxford student number to access it :frown:

Unlucky. When I posted this, you didn't need a student number. I think if you go to www.nec.ac.uk you can also get a list of exam centres in the UK. Hope you find one, good luck.

Reply 11

Mahvash

Hi , I'm studying English language online courses and really want to participate in GCSE exam ! How can I book for May- June GCSE exam????

Need to find an Exam Centre ASAP!!!

Related discussions

Articles for you

How The Student Room is moderated