Equivalency Information

Where are the exam and revision classes held? (map).

To book an exam click here!

Revision Classes

Subject to demand we are offering revision classes for Science and Maths. Classes cost £15 with independent tutors to fit with the exam dates.
Revision Classes start at 6pm sharp but please get here for 5.45pm for payment to be made. To sit an exam, please submit your booking by clicking on the link at the top of this page.

New to A *Star Teachers - English revision classes!!!

We have finalised details of our new English revision classes.

The class will give an overview of GCSE Unit 1 - Reading Non fiction Texts.

The session will provide you with a range of reading skills needed to address the exam questions and meet the assessment criteria for English Language GCSE.

You will be provided with guidance to sit an up to date practice paper with personalised marking and feedback on exam papers. If you are interested in attending a class, please email test@astarteachers.com

Exams are £100

Revision classes £15ph for Science and Maths. £20ph for English.

Payment A* Star Teachers will accept cash ONLY. At present we DO NOT accept card or cheque payments.

Exam and Revision Dates

How to book an exam

To book an equivalency exam please go to our Equivalency Booking Form on the website and select your preferred date and the exam you wish to sit.

Can I sit more than one exam?

You can complete more than one exam BUT you can only complete one exam per booking date.

If you need to complete more than one exam you need to make a separate booking for each exam.

The exams have to be carried out in exam conditions and are 2 hours long.

Therefore, apart from the difficulties in ensuring the correct exam arrangements, the four hours straight will affect your performance.

However, if you have a genuine problem regarding an application deadline please outline the issue to test@astarteachers.com with a contact number and we will look to accommodate you on an alternative date.

NB: Booking more than one exam on the same date may lead to a loss of your place on the evening.

Exam Times

Exams start at 6pm sharp but please arrive at 5.30pm on the day of the exam so that payment can be made and Photo ID can be copied.

NB: PLEASE BOOK IN ADVANCE TO SIT AN EXAM AS THIS WILL AVOID ANY DISAPPOINTMENT.

CANDIDATES MUST BOOK ONLINE.

Once registered it is the candidate's responsibility to attend at the correct time and date.

Where Exam and Revision classes are held

A* Star Teachers
Unit 31
City North
Fonthill Rd
Islington, N4 3HN

Exit Finsbury Park tube station through the WELLS TERRACE and turn left. Walk 80m to FONTHILL ROAD. You are now outside City North. Walk up the drive and follow the signs for A* Star Teachers in Unit 31. (map)

What to bring

Please note that there will be a charge of £100 per exam payable on or before this date by cash or cheque. (Cheques should be made payable to A* Star Teachers Ltd and please ensure to bring your Cheque Guarantee Card along with you or we can refuse payment by this method). We DO NOT accept debit/credit cards.

You will also need to bring Photo ID (if you are scheduled in for more than one exam please produce ID each time you attend) in the form of your passport or photo card driver's license to enable an identity check to be made. If you do not bring the valid ID you will not be able to sit the test. Student cards, paper licenses etc will not be sufficient.

Exams

It should be noted that these tests will not result in an award of a GCSE.
They are deemed to be GCSE equivalencies for applications to the referring EBITT (Employment Based Initial Teacher Training centre).

NB - ONLY ONE EXAM PER DATE IS PERMITTED

These GCSE Equivalencies will be tested with recognised GCSE examinations under exam conditions as follows:

Maths - (Edexcel) Intermediate Tier, 2 hrs non calculator paper.
A short answer written paper which tests GCSE maths (2hrs). Materials required - ruler (graduated in centimetres and millimetres), protractor, compasses, pen, HB pencil and eraser. Tracing paper may be used.

English - Higher Tier - English Language (Total 2hrs) (no materials required)

Section A - Reading Read and understand texts, selecting material to purpose, collating from different sources and making comparisons and cross references as appropriate.
Explain and evaluate how writers use linguistic, grammatical, structural and presentational features to achieve effects and engage and influence the reader, supporting your comments with detailed textual references.

Section B - Writing Communiate clearly, effectively and imaginatively, using forms and selecting vocabulary appropriate to task and purpose in ways which engage the reader
Organise information and ideas into structures and sequenced sentences, paragraphs and whole texts, using a variety of linguistic and structural features to support cohesion and overall coherence.
Use a range of sentences structures for clarity, purpose and effect, with accurate punctuation and spelling.

Science - (Edexcel) Intermediate Tier, 2 hrs, no materials required - each test consists of 24 multiple choice
questions. Candidates are required to complete the six modular tests which cover the single science Key Stage 4 Programme of Study. The modules specifically cover the following topics: The human body - action and control; Inheritance and survival; Chemical patterns; Chemistry in action; Energy and electricity; Waves, atoms and space.

Exam Results

They are usually available 10 to 15 days after you sit the exam. Successful candidates are sent official notification to the postal address they provided on the exam day. All results are emailed to the addresses provided by the candidates on the exam day. The results are also sent to the relevant consortiums for their records. Also, if you choose to pay by cheque results will not be issued to you until your cheque has cleared.

If the required standards are not met, re-sits are allowed at a cost of £100 inclusive of VAT per exam.

What is a pass?

Maths (Intermediate paper)

C >= 55

B >= 75

Science

C = 78/144

B = 96/144

A = 114/144

A*= 132/144

Mock Exams

For those who wish to test the water prior to the formal exam you can sit a mock exam and receive specific feedback and targeted tuition to improve results.

In session one you sit the mock exam - an eg of the real exam

It is assessed as per the formal exam and in a follow up session you receive the specific feedback and tuition targeted at improving your result.

Please email expressions of interest to test@astarteachers.com. This mock exam, assessment, and follow up session of feedback and tuition costs £60.

Post Exam Review and Tutoring Session

In the unfortunate event that you do not pass your exam, we offer you a post exam review and tutoring session. You will be given the opportunity to look over your marked paper with a tutor and receive specific feedback and tuition to improve your result. This session costs £30 - (Max group size 4). Dates TBC according to demand. Please email test@astarteachers.com

Revision Materials