International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE), General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE), Advanced Subsidiary (AS) Level, and Advanced (A) Level are internationally recognized qualifications taken by students in the United Kingdom (UK) and many other countries including the United States (US). AS and A Levels are taken after IGCSEs or GCSES and prepare students for college or university entrance and can be used for job applications. In the UK, AS and A Levels are the usual entry requirement; in the US, AS and A Levels can be used to satisfy some credit requirement at select universities.
This website is to benefit students, teachers, tutors, and parents who are looking to find information on IGCSEs, GCSEs, AS and A Level examination subjects. This website is especially helpful if you are a private candidate, home educator, or distance learner and you want to contact an IGCSE, GCSE and A Level specialist tutor who has over 20 years of experience as a home educator and researcher in the home education and distance learning field.
For general IGCSE, GCSE, AS and A Level information and support, there are several links to a number of other websites and free materials, all in one convenient place.
If you are new to IGCSEs, GCSEs, AS and A Levels, there are some must-read sections on examinations especially for home educators and private candidates. The section on private candidates is also useful, because being informed about choices and procedures can help smooth the process of independent learning.
Sometimes private candidates need extra support and are willing to pay for distance learning courses. I used this method when I was not confident to teach a particular subject. Advantages include having an extra teacher or tutor to help deliver the subject, to give advice, to mark assignments, and also to provide a reference for university or job applications if necessary. I have successfully provided individualised distance learning for students using various resources, including email, instant messaging, and video tutoring, so I know it can be done. If you are new to distance learning, you may need the structure of self-paced courses or individualized tutorial support. There are many distance learning providers and tutors, so look around this website and do your research to get the best fit for your educational journey.
Private candidates may be taking examinations at a Registered Examination Centre because they have just moved to a new area and wish to complete their IGCSEs, GCSEs, AS and A Levels. They may be mature learners who may be gaining extra qualifications. They might also be home educators or homeschoolers who wish to access the examinations system to show accountability for their academic studies. As a home educating teacher and researcher, I understand the challenges as well as the great flexibilities that home education provides for students and their families. With more distance and online learning in today's societies, home education and homeschooling may be an option you want to research more.
This website is intended to include as much as possible so that all your questions can be answered. There is a frequently asked questions (FAQ) section. If you have specific questions that are unanswered by the FAQ section, please contact me.
This website has been a one-stop place to find as much information as you need to proceed with more confidence than you had before. Since 2006, I have spent hours searching for materials, accessing suitable examination centres for private candidates, and teaching IGCSEs, AS and A Levels.
The website exists because I want to make it easier for others.
Updated April, 2021
This website is to benefit students, teachers, tutors, and parents who are looking to find information on IGCSEs, GCSEs, AS and A Level examination subjects. This website is especially helpful if you are a private candidate, home educator, or distance learner and you want to contact an IGCSE, GCSE and A Level specialist tutor who has over 20 years of experience as a home educator and researcher in the home education and distance learning field.
For general IGCSE, GCSE, AS and A Level information and support, there are several links to a number of other websites and free materials, all in one convenient place.
If you are new to IGCSEs, GCSEs, AS and A Levels, there are some must-read sections on examinations especially for home educators and private candidates. The section on private candidates is also useful, because being informed about choices and procedures can help smooth the process of independent learning.
Sometimes private candidates need extra support and are willing to pay for distance learning courses. I used this method when I was not confident to teach a particular subject. Advantages include having an extra teacher or tutor to help deliver the subject, to give advice, to mark assignments, and also to provide a reference for university or job applications if necessary. I have successfully provided individualised distance learning for students using various resources, including email, instant messaging, and video tutoring, so I know it can be done. If you are new to distance learning, you may need the structure of self-paced courses or individualized tutorial support. There are many distance learning providers and tutors, so look around this website and do your research to get the best fit for your educational journey.
Private candidates may be taking examinations at a Registered Examination Centre because they have just moved to a new area and wish to complete their IGCSEs, GCSEs, AS and A Levels. They may be mature learners who may be gaining extra qualifications. They might also be home educators or homeschoolers who wish to access the examinations system to show accountability for their academic studies. As a home educating teacher and researcher, I understand the challenges as well as the great flexibilities that home education provides for students and their families. With more distance and online learning in today's societies, home education and homeschooling may be an option you want to research more.
This website is intended to include as much as possible so that all your questions can be answered. There is a frequently asked questions (FAQ) section. If you have specific questions that are unanswered by the FAQ section, please contact me.
This website has been a one-stop place to find as much information as you need to proceed with more confidence than you had before. Since 2006, I have spent hours searching for materials, accessing suitable examination centres for private candidates, and teaching IGCSEs, AS and A Levels.
The website exists because I want to make it easier for others.
Updated April, 2021