GCSE students have received another set of record grades, in the second year of Covid disruption due to exams in England.Top grades (7/As and above) rose to 28.9% from 26.2% last year, while grades 4/Cs and above - seen as passes - rose to 77.1% up from 76.3%.Girls moved...
The BBC reported top grades for A-level results for England, Wales and Northern Ireland have reached a record high - with 44.8% getting A* or A grades.This second year of replacement results after exams were cancelled, has seen even higher A Level results than last year when 38.5% achieved top...
Latin is to be taught at schools across England in an effort to counter the subject’s reputation as one that is “elitist” and largely at private schools. Here at Tutors & Exams, we offer more than 25 languages, of which Latin is one. A £4m Department for Education (DfE) scheme for...
Introducing Pearson Edexcel newly-accredited GCSE (9–1) English Language 2.0 for first teaching in 2021, available in the Summer 2022 series.After listening to feedback from the English teaching community last year, Pearson Edexcel recognised that a ‘one-size fits all’ approach to English Language didn't equally suit the needs, interests and progression of all students.They consulted...
The number of children registering for home education in the UK rose by 75% in the first eight months of the current school year, according to BBC research.In north-west England numbers were 92% up on the previous two-year average, figures from 153 councils show.Some parents and councils - including in...
Amy Gibbons at TES reported that schools minister sets out plans for grading reviews and provisional process for next year's GCSE and A-level exams. Exam boards are still set to make final checks on conduct on teacher-assessed grades before GCSE grades and A-level results are published in three weeks' time, the...
Summer 2022 Exams? The Summer 2021 ‘Exams’ are not quite at their conclusion yet. However, we’re getting ever closer. The Summer 2021 Exam season has been somewhat challenging to say the least. Long delays, process writing, quality processes, Awarding Body Approvals to name but a few. But, our learners have all been amazing throughout! We want...
Tutors & Exams is the leading independent private candidate exam centre across the UK. We have unrivalled access to qualifications for all candidates working outside of mainstream education. We have a dedicated team that solely works with candidates with Special Educational Needs and Access Arrangements as well as a dedicated...
As always here at Tutors & Exams, we strive to bring you all the information you need, when you need it and as quick as we can get it to you. Ofqual are consulting on arrangements for non-exam assessment and fieldwork requirements for students entering GCSEs, AS and A level qualifications...
We know that you've been enjoying our 'six' teasers across our social media channels these past few weeks and it's time to put you out of your misery with the announcement of our 6th UK centre in Taunton! Following opening St Neots, we are extremely excited to be expanding further in...
As of 5pm on Tuesday 23rd April, we will be unable to accept any exam bookings for Summer 2024 General Qualifications at any of our Exam Centres.
You can now book for October/November 2024 exams onwards.
Apologies for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding.
