GCSE Equivalency Tests

Take your exam with one of the UK's leading equivalency testing support services, providing learners with the resources and support they need to pass their equivalency tests, and booking in your GCSE equivalency tests in Maths, English, Science and Biology, so you can focus on your revision. The equivalency tests run all year round, 6 days a week, and you can complete your exam from home with an online invigilator.

GCSE Maths Equivalency Test

GCSE English Equivalency Test

GCSE Science Equivalency Test

GCSE Biology Equivalency Test

About the GCSE Equivalency Tests

The GCSE equivalency tests are exams typically taken by anyone who hasn’t already obtained a grade C or level 4 and above in their Maths, English, Science, or Biology GCSEs.

The GCSE Equivalency Tests follow the UK curriculum and are accepted by most further education providers and employers in the same way GCSEs are. Our equivalency tests provide you with an opportunity to take an exam at any time of the year to secure your qualification when you need it.

Whether it is the Maths, English, Science, or Biology equivalency tests you are searching for, we can help.

With all our GCSE equivalency tests, we recommend A Star Equivalency as the test and course provider.

GCSE Equivalency Tests

GCSE Maths Equivalency Test

This test is for anyone who requires a GCSE Maths equivalency for entry into higher education courses that accept GCSE equivalencies. From fractions to algebra, there are many topics to master to pass your Maths GCSE equivalency exam.

The maths equivalency test consists of two papers:

  • One 1-hour non-calculator paper
  • One 1-hour calculator paper
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GCSE English Equivalency Test

English is the most language in the UK, with over 98% of the UK population speaking English. Good English skills are extremely important.  This GCSE equivalency test for English will test your core knowledge required to pass a GCSE English Equivalency exam.

The English equivalency test consists of:

  • One 2-hour and 10-minute paper
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GCSE Science Equivalency Test

The Science GCSE equivalency test covers GCSE Biology, Chemistry, and Physics. Each of the sciences is worth an equal number of marks in your equivalency test.

For anyone going into secondary teaching, nursing, or midwifery, you are typically only required to take the Biology GCSE or Biology GCSE equivalency but check with your course provider before committing to your revision plan.

The GCSE Science equivalency exam is made up of:

  • One 2-hour long paper

 

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GCSE Biology Equivalency Test

The GCSE Biology equivalency test is based on the single award GCSE Biology specification. This test is for anyone who requires a GCSE Biology equivalency for entry into a higher education course that accepts GCSE equivalencies (typically teacher training QTS, midwifery, and nursing).

The GCSE Biology equivalency exam is made up of:

  • One 2-hour long paper

 

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Why Take an Equivalency?

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Remote Exam

The Equivalency exams are taken online from the comfort of your own home, with remove invigilation.

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Convenient Dates

Equivalency exam slots are open 6 days a week, year round, making them more convenient than a normal GCSE.

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No Requirements

The GCSE equivalency qualifications are accessible to all, as long as you have a strong internet connection and laptop or PC.

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Course Option

You can get the exam with a supplementary course, designed for students sitting their equivalency exam.

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Recognised Across the UK

The A Star Equivalency test is recognised by universities and training providers across the UK.

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Certificate Provided

You will be provided with an official certificate from A Star Equivalency once you pass your exam.

Still have questions?

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GCSE Equivalency Test FAQs

The GCSE equivalency tests are exams that are often taken by people who haven’t already obtained a GCSE grade C or level 4 in Maths, English, Science, or Biology. GCSE equivalency qualifications are official qualifications that are accepted by most training providers, Universities, and employers in the UK.

Yes, you will need both a GCSE in Maths and English to get into teaching. MME can help you to prepare and pass your GCSE equivalency test so that you can start your teacher training course. Our tests can be taken 6 days a week, all year round.

The pass marks vary from subject to subject, but can be found on the A Star Equivalency website.

To access past papers and other revision materials, we recommend that you sign up to the A Star Equivalency courses.

GCSE equivalencies are seen by some as easier to pass than traditional GCSEs. This is because the equivalency tests contain fewer topics.

Most test providers allow online tests that you can take from home and is typically the most popular way to take a GCSE equivalency test.