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A level biology/chemistry as a private candidate?

Does anyone know what the process of signing up as a private candidate are and how I would go about doing the practical parts of the A levels?
Bearing in mind I am in my 20s and I am thinking about going with AQA.
Original post by nasee
Does anyone know what the process of signing up as a private candidate are and how I would go about doing the practical parts of the A levels?
Bearing in mind I am in my 20s and I am thinking about going with AQA.
From https://filestore.aqa.org.uk/resources/science/AQA-A-LEVEL-SCIENCE-PGPC.PDF
‘Any private candidate who wishes to study for A-level Biology, Chemistry or Physics will have to find a school or college who are willing to carry out the required practicals and to assess them against the endorsement criteria. There is likely to be a considerable cost attached to this. Unfortunately, we do not keep lists of schools and colleges who are able to help, so would suggest that private candidates contact local schools and colleges directly to discuss their needs.’

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