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GCSE resit that is not core

Hi. I need to get one more GCSE for the job that I’d like, but I’m currently struggling to find anywhere that will facilitate a GCSE exam that isn’t core and all I need is the exam, I’ve already asked my school but they don’t allow resits for subjects that aren’t core.

Can anyone help out?

Thanks
Original post by Noah81
Hi. I need to get one more GCSE for the job that I’d like, but I’m currently struggling to find anywhere that will facilitate a GCSE exam that isn’t core and all I need is the exam, I’ve already asked my school but they don’t allow resits for subjects that aren’t core.
Can anyone help out?
Thanks

what subject are you thinking of resitting? you could sit it in a private exam centre but youd have to pay.
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Original post by BigFriendlyKid
what subject are you thinking of resitting? you could sit it in a private exam centre but youd have to pay.


I’d like to resit History. I’ve had a look at Edexcel centres but I’m not sure if they are genuine, I don’t want to get scammed as it’s a lot of money haha.
Original post by Noah81
I’d like to resit History. I’ve had a look at Edexcel centres but I’m not sure if they are genuine, I don’t want to get scammed as it’s a lot of money haha.

well if its directly from the edexcel website and if its credited by them then i dont see why you shouldnt pay for the exams. what job would you like to do in the future?
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Original post by BigFriendlyKid
well if its directly from the edexcel website and if its credited by them then i dont see why you shouldnt pay for the exams. what job would you like to do in the future?


Yeah, I need to look into it a bit more, but this is why I’ve asked as I’m not sure myself. I’d like to be an RAF Pilot, if I can get myself into a resit I will be able to apply by December
Original post by Noah81
Yeah, I need to look into it a bit more, but this is why I’ve asked as I’m not sure myself. I’d like to be an RAF Pilot, if I can get myself into a resit I will be able to apply by December

ooh cool. im guessing you have 4 gcses, is that right? 5 gcses is usually the number you need in order to apply to jobs. how much does it cost to resit a subject anyways? im asking because i want to resit science in case my job aspirations change.
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Original post by BigFriendlyKid
ooh cool. im guessing you have 4 gcses, is that right? 5 gcses is usually the number you need in order to apply to jobs. how much does it cost to resit a subject anyways? im asking because i want to resit science in case my job aspirations change.


That’s right, as long as sixth form goes to plan and I can get a resit I should hopefully be able to get in. I had a look earlier this afternoon and it’s £200 but I’m not sure if it’s more for science, they have prices on their website, I found it by chance really. What do you want to do?
Original post by Noah81
That’s right, as long as sixth form goes to plan and I can get a resit I should hopefully be able to get in. I had a look earlier this afternoon and it’s £200 but I’m not sure if it’s more for science, they have prices on their website, I found it by chance really. What do you want to do?

at the moment i want to be a probation officer or a counsellor. another reason im resitting science is because i got into the psychology subject with a 4-3 and you needed a 5 in one of the science subjects to get in. apparently it costs £90.50 to do the exams according to aqa.
Original post by Noah81
Hi. I need to get one more GCSE for the job that I’d like, but I’m currently struggling to find anywhere that will facilitate a GCSE exam that isn’t core and all I need is the exam, I’ve already asked my school but they don’t allow resits for subjects that aren’t core.
Can anyone help out?
Thanks

The JCQ web site can help you search for a potential centre, any centre you find through them is genuine
https://www.jcq.org.uk/private-candidates/

Tutors and Exams are a reputable (though expensive) provider for independent candidates with centres all over the country
https://www.tutorsandexams.uk/

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