The following qualifications have resit options:
- A Levels
- British Sign Language
- BTEC
- Criminology
- GCSE Maths or English
- Modern Foreign Languages
- University admission tests, including STEP
Important note for students with Exam Access Arrangements: We do not accept applications from external candidates wishing to undertake exams. We can accept applications from ex-BHASVIC students but only for resitting subjects they have already taken with us.
A-Level resits
If you are considering resitting an A Level to improve your results, please bear in mind the following:
- If you wish to retake to improve your grade you will need to resit all written examination papers for that A Level; you will not be able to only retake individual exam papers
- All practical, oral, controlled assignment or coursework component marks will be carried forward from the previous year for the qualification – you will not be able to retake these as well – we do not offer that option at BHASVIC.
- It is, however, possible to resit A level Music Performing as this is assessed by a visiting examiner - please contact the Music department for further information. Composing marks will be carried forward from the previous year.
- If you are completing your studies this year and would like to retake to improve your grade for a university place, it is worth seeking advice from the college about your university options. Sometimes accepting your insurance place or exploring UCAS Clearing can help you progress this year, instead of delaying your start at university.
- Retaking an A Level is expensive and often does not lead to an improvement in the overall grade. Consider what you would do differently or how the exams went for you in the subject you are considering You also have time to properly reflect before requesting a retake, so do not rush into any decisions.
- You may wish to request a copy of your exam script before deciding on whether to retake. Seeing what you wrote in the actual exam can help you reflect on whether you want to retake and whether you genuinely believe you will be able to improve on what you did this summer.
- Consider your predicted grades, ongoing assessment provided by your teacher(s), mock exam results and any advice or expectations you had about what you were realistically going to achieve. If your result is not a true reflection of what you know you are capable of, or you are confident that with a year of independent revision you can improve on your grade, then retaking is a worthwhile option.
Deadline: The deadline to request a resit for Summer 2025 is Midday Wednesday 18th December 2024.
Once this deadline has passed, additional charges may apply.
Cost: Estimated at £225 per A Level (awaiting confirmation of fees from exam boards). This includes a non-refundable £25 administration charge.
Requests will not be processed unless payment has been made via ParentPay
BHASVIC A-Level resit Application Form
British Sign Language
British Sign Language exams are held in February each year. Further information will be added in December 2024.
BTEC resits
BTEC exams are held in January and in the Summer each year. Further information will be added in September 2024 and November 2024.
Criminology Resits
Criminology exams are held in December and in the Summer each year. Further information will be added in August 2024 and November 2024.
GCSE resit for grade improvement
GCSEs are held in December and in the Summer each year. Further information will be added in August 2024 and November 2024.
Modern Foreign Language exams
Modern Foreign Language exams are held in the Summer each year. Further information will be added in November 2024.
University Admissions tests
STEP
15th August 2024 – results released. You see your results via the OCR Results Online system. Please check this OCR page for details about access to the system. Results will also be sent to the universities from UCAS.
21st August 2024 – deadline for result enquiries