Resits / Other Exams
We have a range of options for resits and other exams:
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. You can only resit with us once.
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.
- 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 and pay for a retake for Summer 2027 is Midday Thursday 17th December 2026.
Once this deadline has passed, additional charges will apply.
Cost: £275 per A level (This includes a non-refundable £25 administration charge.
Requests will not be processed unless payment has been made via ParentPay
Request an A-Level resit in Summer 27
British Sign Language
British Sign Language exams are held in February each year.
Please use the link to the form to request a British Sign Language exam.
British Sign Language Exam 2027
Deadline: The deadline for submission is midday on 12th February 2027
Cost: £25
You will need to make payment before your request is processed; use ParentPay or contact the finance department via reception on 01273 552200.
BTEC resits
BTEC exams are held in January and in the Summer each year. If you would like to resit a BTEC unit in January 2027, please complete the form below, one form per unit.
Deadline: The deadline to request a retake in January 2027 is Midday Thursday 15th October 2026.
Cost: £55 per unit
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 (Units 1 & 3 – these can only be resat once) and in the Summer (Units 2 & 4) each year. If you would like to resit a Criminology unit in December 2026 (date to be confirmed) please complete the form below, one form per unit.
Application for Criminology Unit 1 or Unit 3 re-sit in Winter 2026
Deadline: The deadline to request a retake of UNIT 1 or 3 is Midday Thursday 15th October 2026.
Application for Criminology Unit 2 or Unit 4 re-sit in Summer 2027
Deadline: The deadline to request a retake of UNIT 2 or 4 is Midday Thursday 17th December 2026
Cost: £40 per unit
You will need to make payment before your request is processed; use ParentPay or contact the finance department via reception on 01273 552200.
GCSE Maths and English resits for grade improvement
Maths and English Language GCSEs are held in November and in the Summer each year. If you would like to resit your Maths or English GCSE in November 2026, please complete the form below. If you are not on the relevant GCSE course, you will need to pay.
If you are applying for English GCSE, you will need to submit your oral result and upload a copy of your certificate.
GCSE Re-sit Application form - November 2026
Deadline: The deadline to request a retake in November 2026 is Midday Friday 2nd October 2026.
Please note if you require modified papers (e.g. larger font), you must request a retake by Midday Thursday 17th September.
Cost: £75 per subject (if you are not on the relevant GCSE course)
You will need to make payment before your request is processed; use ParentPay or contact the finance department via reception on 01273 552200.
Language exams – Summer 2027
Modern Foreign Language exams are held in the Summer each year. If you are not on the relevant course at BHASVIC, please use the link to the form to request an A-Level language exam (one form per subject). Please note all language exams which have an oral element to them will be registered with Edexcel.
Deadline: The deadline to request and pay for a language exam for Summer 2027 is Midday Thursday 17th December 2026.
Once this deadline has passed, additional charges will apply.
Cost: £350 per subject; this includes a non-refundable £25 administration charge.
Additional costs of £100 will occur if there is an oral element to the exam. You will be notified after the deadline date and will be required to pay before the oral can be booked (spaces are limited).
Modern Foreign Language application for Summer 2027
STEP Mathematics
STEP (Sixth term examination paper) is a well-established mathematics examination designed to test candidates on questions that are similar in style to undergraduate mathematics.
STEP is used by the University of Cambridge, the University of Warwick and Imperial College London. Other universities sometimes ask candidates to take STEP.
Some students take STEP papers just for the challenge.
STEP exams take place in the Summer; further information will be added in March 2027.
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.