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If your child requires Special Consideration or Access Arrangements (for example, extra time or use of a laptop) during examinations, you will need to let your chose exam centre know when you book the examinations. Your centre will have its own policy on how to organise these arrangements.

Students with dyslexia and learning difficulties will need to undergo a form assessment with an educational psychologist or other approved specialist to determine the appropriate arrangements.

Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, mental health needs, or medical needs will typically need to provide evidence from a consulant (within the past two years) confirming their need for Access Arrangements.

King’s InterHigh can also provide a statement about your child’s usual way of working to support your request.

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We will inform all families of the upcoming IGCSE and A Level exam dates as soon as we receive word from the exam boards.

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If you received an AS level grade for a Cambridge International or Edexcel International qualification in the June 2022 series, you will be able to carry it forward to contribute to your overall grade in June 2023.

If you sat a UK exam board AQA, Edexcel, OCR, the AS levels for these boards cannot be carried forward.

If a student took their AS Level in June 2022, they will only need to sit two A Level examinations (per subject) in June 2023. However, the student’s entire final A Level result will only be based on these two exams.

If a student takes their AS Level in October/November 2022, they will only need to sit two A Level examinations (per subject) in June 2023. They can also use their AS grade to contribute towards their final A Level grade.

If a student has not taken any AS Level exams and does not plan to take any this year, they will need to take all four exam papers (per subject) in June 2023.

For AQA, OCR, and Edexcel A Levels (excpet International Sciences): AS Level results do not count towards a student’s final A Level qualification. This applies regardless of exam cancellations.

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If formal exams are cancelled, your child will still need examination entries for each subject in order to receive a grade. As such, you will not need to cancel your booking.

If you do choose to withdraw your child’s entry, you may receive a full or partial refund based on your centre’s policies.

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Exam centres are available in most countries around the world. If there is no exam centre in your current country of residence, we will endeavour to help you find another suitable centre within travelling distance.

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Examination fees are not included in your child’s King’s InterHigh tuition fees.

Fees vary from centre to centre, so contact your exam centre of choice for the most accurate information. Typically, you will pay your exam centre £150-220 GBP per qualification (not per examination).

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All formal IGCSE examinations take place at the end of Year 11. All formal A Level examinations take place at the end of Year 13. Students must complete these exams at an examination centre.

Note that all in-school asssessments and mock exams are conducted online during class time.

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Our exams team can provide a list of nearby exam centers to choose from, for both UK and international students.

We are unable to register with an exam center on your behalf, but we will provide all of your child’s examination entry codes to help you through the process.

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For June 2023 exam entry: The deadline to register with the King’s InterHigh Exams Centre is 29th January 2023.

Other centres: Deadlines vary across exam centers, so contact your centre of choice for the most accurate information. For a rough frame of reference, deadlines typically fall around February to March in the year your child takes their exams.

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We recommend that you register with an exam centre by December in the year before your child’s exams. While this is before of the set deadline for most exam centres, registering ahead of time can give you peace of mind and help you avoid late fees.

For June 2023 exam entry: The deadline to register with the King’s InterHigh Exams Centre is 29th January 2023.

Other centres: Deadlines vary across exam centers, so contact your centre of choice for the most accurate information. For a rough frame of reference, deadlines typically fall around February to March in the year your child takes their exams.

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To complete science practical’s as part of the curriculum we utilise the following web browsers Focus on Science, Physics and Chemistry. We also conduct science practical’s at home with house held items. For KS5 students we utilise the programme called Labster which imitates the science laboratory. KS5 Students also have the opportunity to take part in a week residential stay to complete practical’s in person. Please note this is at an additional cost.

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The majority of our IGCSE and A Level qualifications require students to complete two examinations. Some qualifications may only have one examination, while others have three.

Note that examination centres will typically charge you per qualification, so you will not need to pay separate fees for each paper. Qualifications with spoken or practical examinations may be the exception depending on which exam centre you choose.

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If your child requires Special Consideration or Access Arrangements (for example, extra time or use of a laptop) during examinations, let your exam centre know during the booking process. Each centre has its own policy on how to organise these arrangements.

Your child may need to undergo an educational assessment to determine the appropriate arrangements. This is often the case for students with dyslexia or learning difficulties.

Alternatively, you may need to provide evidence of your child’s need from a specialist. This typically applies to students on the autism spectrum and those with ADHD, mental health needs, or medical needs.

King’s InterHigh can also provide a statement about your child’s usual way of working to support your request.

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If you have a specific question regarding exams, feel free to get in touch with us at: exams@interhigh.co.uk

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Yes, students at King’s InterHigh take mock exams to prepare for their real IGCSE and A Level examinations.

Mock exams and other unofficial or informal assessments are taken online during school time. As in a real exam, students will be given a time limit to complete and submit their paper.

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We offer A Levels through Cambridge International, Edexcel, AQA, and OCR. To find the exam board for any specific subject, visit the following page: https://georgedk4.com/a-levels-online/

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Students can take most examinations internationally. However, some subjects with practical or coursework-based assessments require students to travel to the UK.

For more information, visit one of the following pages –
IGCSEs: https://georgedk4.com/gcse-online/
A Levels: https://georgedk4.com/a-levels-online/

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If you’d like help finding an exam centre, our exams team can provide a list of recommendations nearby (both in the UK and internationally).

You can also find a centre yourself using the following links:

IGCSEs –
– Edexcel (UK): https://qualifications.pearson.com/en/support/support-topics/understanding-our-qualifications/where-can-i-take-edexcel-exams.html
– Edexcel (rest of world): https://qualifications.pearson.com/en/support/support-topics/understanding-our-qualifications/find-a-pearson-centre.html

A Levels –
– Cambridge: https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/why-choose-us/find-a-cambridge-school
– Edexcel (UK): https://qualifications.pearson.com/en/support/support-topics/understanding-our-qualifications/where-can-i-take-edexcel-exams.html
– Edexcel (rest of world): https://qualifications.pearson.com/en/support/support-topics/understanding-our-qualifications/find-a-pearson-centre.html
– OCR: https://www.ocr.org.uk/students/private-candidates
– AQA: https://www.aqa.org.uk/student-and-parent-support/private-candidates/finding-a-school-or-college

Note: The majority of our A Levels are assessed through Cambridge International. A Level Biology, Chemistry, and Physics are assessed through Edexcel. A Level Classical Civilisation and Media Studies (UK only) are assessed through OCR. A Level German and Politics (UK only) are assesed through AQA.

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Our GCSE and IGCSE exam boards –
Edexcel: Biology, Business, Chemistry, English Language, English Literature, French, Further Maths, Geography, German, History, Maths, Physics, Religious Studies, Spanish
Cambridge (CIE): Arabic, Computer Science
WJEC: Film Studies
AQA: Psychology

Our A Level exam boards –
Edexcel: Biology, Chemistry, French, German, Physics, Spanish
Cambridge (CIE): Business, Computer Science, Economics, English Language, English Literature, Maths, Further Maths, Geography, History, Law, Psychology, Sociology
OCR: Classical Civilisation, Media Studies
AQA: Politics

All our Assured courses are accredited and certified by City & Guilds.

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All King’s InterHigh IGCSEs and A Levels are recognised by sixth forms, colleges, and universities around the world.

All universities in the UK accept IGCSE and A Level qualifications. Most top international universities also accept IGCSEs and A Levels, but we advise checking the admission requirements for your child’s university of choice.

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You can find the timetables for all upcoming exams here: https://georgedk4.com/our-school/exams/

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