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Resits / Other Exams

We have a range of options for resits and other exams:

  • A Levels
  • British Sign Language
  • BTEC
  • Criminology
  • GCSE Maths or English
  • Modern Foreign Languages
  • University admission tests including STEP
  • Exam Access Arrangements for ex-students

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 retaking 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.
  • 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.

British Sign Language

British Sign Language exams are held in February each year. Further information will be added in December 2024.

BTEC resits

If you would like to re-sit a BTEC exam in Summer 2024 please complete this form

Cost: £45 per unit

Deadline: Midnight, 20th March 2024

The deadline has been extended for those waiting for results from the January exams to Midnight 27th March 2024.

You will need to make payment before your request is processed, use ParentPay or contact the finance department, via reception on 01273 552200.

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

STEP exams are taking place on 5th and 24th June 2024, each paper lasts 3hrs.

If you wish to do STEP exam please complete this form

Cost: £120 each paper (for ex-students only)

Deadline: Midday 18th April 2024

Other notable dates:

15th August 2024 – results released (viewed on OCR results online, they will also be sent to the universities via UCAS)

21st August 2024 – deadline for result enquiries

Exam Access Arrangements for ex-students

If you no longer attend BHASVIC and request a retake as an ex-student, and you received special access arrangements for your exams, it is likely to be the case that assessment evidence, required by the exams regulator, will have expired. You are therefore likely to need to be re-assessed by the college. Please ensure that you record the exam access arrangements you received this summer clearly on the retake application form.