If your child needs Special Consideration or Access Arrangements (like extra time or using a laptop) during exams, be sure to inform your chosen exam centre when booking. Each centre will have its own process for arranging these accommodations.

Students with dyslexia or learning difficulties will need to have an assessment with an educational psychologist or another approved specialist to determine the right support.

For students with Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, mental health needs, or medical conditions, it’s usually necessary to provide recent evidence (from within the past two years) from a consultant confirming the need for Access Arrangements.

We’re also happy to provide a statement about your child’s usual way of working to help support your request.

We strive to keep our families and students fully informed every step of the way. As soon as we receive any updates from the exam boards regarding IGCSE and A Level exam dates, we will promptly share the information with you. You can always count on us to keep you in the loop, so there’s no need to worry—we’ll ensure you’re well-prepared and aware of any changes.

If you completed an AS-level qualification through Cambridge International or Edexcel International in the June 2024 exam series, you can carry that grade forward to contribute to your overall A Level grade in June 2025.

However, those grades cannot be carried forward if you sat your AS-level exams with a UK exam board like AQA, Edexcel, or OCR.

What happens next?

• For AS Levels taken in June 2024: You’ll only need to sit two A Level exams per subject in June 2025. Your final A Level grade will be based solely on these two exams.
• For AS Levels taken in October/November 2024: The same applies—just two A Level exams per subject in June 2025. However, in this case, your AS grade can also contribute to your final A Level result.
• If you haven’t taken any AS Levels: You’ll need to take all four A Level exam papers per subject in June 2025.

For UK exam boards (AQA, OCR, and Edexcel):

It’s important to note that AS-level grades do not count towards your final A Level qualification, except for International Science qualifications offered by Edexcel. This applies even if exams were disrupted or cancelled.

If formal exams are cancelled, don’t worry—your child will still need exam entries for each subject to receive a grade, so you won’t need to cancel your booking.

If you do decide to withdraw your child’s entry, you may be eligible for a full or partial refund, depending on your centre’s policies. We’ll make sure to keep you informed throughout the process.

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. International GCSEs can be taken in most countries using the Remote Invigilation Service.

All formal IGCSE examinations take place at the end of Year 11, and all formal A Level examinations take place at the end of Year 13. Students must complete these exams at an examination centre. All in-school assessments and mock exams are conducted online during class time.

Our exams team can help you find a list of nearby exam centres for both UK and international students. While we can’t register with an exam centre for you, we’ll make sure to provide all of your child’s examination entry codes to guide you through the process.

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.

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

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

If you’d like help finding an exam centre, our exams team can help you find a suitable option in the UK or internationally. We have also curated a list of recommended exam centres which accept private (external) candidates. Find more information here: https://kihstaging.newwave-web.co.uk/our-school/exams/

You can also find a centre 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

To bring Science Practicals to life, we use engaging online platforms like Focus on Science, Physics, and Chemistry as part of the curriculum. We also encourage hands-on learning at home, using everyday household items for experiments.

For KS5 students, we use an innovative program called Labster, which simulates a real science lab experience. Additionally, KS5 students have the exciting opportunity to attend a week-long residential stay to complete practicals in person. Please note that this residential option comes at an additional cost.

Most of our IGCSE and A Level qualifications involve two exams. However, some may only require one, while others might include three. Exam centres usually charge per qualification, so you won’t need to pay separate fees for each paper. That said, qualifications with spoken or practical exams might have different arrangements depending on your chosen centre.

If your child needs Special Consideration or Access Arrangements (such as extra time or using a laptop) for their exams, simply let your chosen exam centre know when booking. Each centre has its own process for organising these arrangements.

In some cases, your child may need an educational assessment to determine what support is appropriate, especially for conditions like dyslexia or other learning difficulties.

For students on the autism spectrum, or those with ADHD, mental health needs, or medical conditions, you may need to provide evidence from a specialist.

To help with this process, King’s InterHigh can provide a statement outlining your child’s usual way of working, which can support your request.

If you have a specific question regarding exams, feel free to get in touch with us at: [email protected]

Yes, our students take mock exams and other informal assessments to ensure they are fully prepared for their real IGCSE and A Level exams. While mock exams are taken online during school time, they mimic the real exam, so our students are given a time limit to complete and submit their papers.

We offer A Levels through Cambridge International, Edexcel, AQA, and OCR. To find the exam board for any specific subject, you can visit our A Levels page: https://kihstaging.newwave-web.co.uk/a-levels-online/

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

You can find more information in these pages:

IGCSEs: https://kihstaging.newwave-web.co.uk/gcse-online/
A Levels: https://kihstaging.newwave-web.co.uk/a-levels-online/

Or reach out to our friendly exams team at [email protected]

We use the following exam boards for GCSE and IGCSE:

• Edexcel: Biology, Business, Chemistry, English Language, English Literature, French, Further Maths, Geography, German, History, Maths, Physics, Religious Studies, Spanish, ICT, Computer Science
• Cambridge (CIE): Arabic, Computer Science
• WJEC: Film Studies
• AQA: Psychology

And the following exam boards for A Level exams:

• 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.

Our IGCSEs, A Levels and IB Diploma Programme qualifications are widely recognised by sixth forms, colleges, and universities around the world. In the UK, all universities accept these qualifications, and most top international universities do, too. However, we recommend checking the admission requirements of your child’s preferred university to be sure everything is covered.

You can find the timetables for all upcoming exams here: https://kihstaging.newwave-web.co.uk/our-school/exams/