Your Private Exam Centre
GCSE · IGCSE · A Level · Pearson Professional · ACCA
Serving home educators, private candidates and adult learners across Ilford, East London and Essex since 2017.
Everything you need to sit your exams
From GCSE to professional certifications, in one place.
GCSE & IGCSE
We welcome home-educated learners, distant learners, adult learners, career changers, resit candidates and anyone seeking to gain essential qualifications for compulsory study, employment, further study or personal development.
- A trusted exam centre for students studying outside mainstream education.
- Gain the qualifications needed for employment, apprenticeships, college courses and further study.
- Retake key subjects such as English and Mathematics to achieve your goals.
A Level & AS Level
We support candidates wishing to improve existing grades for university entry, complete additional subjects alongside their current studies, or take subjects that may not be available through their school or college.
- Improve your grades to strengthen applications to university, medicine, dentistry and other competitive courses.
- Take extra A Levels to broaden your academic profile or meet entry requirements.
- Access subjects that may not be available through your current school or college.
Other exams we offer
ACCA Exams
On-demand ACCA computer-based exams in our dedicated on-screen exam suite.
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Pearson Professional
Professional certification and licensing exams delivered through Pearson VUE.
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ISE Digital
Trinity College London's integrated skills exam — the English qualification universities and visa applications require.
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Mock Exams
Realistic timed mock exams under full exam conditions to prepare candidates before the real thing.
Learn moreUCAS Application Support
Predicted grades, references and UCAS applications supported for private candidates applying to university.
Learn moreTuition — 1:1 or Group
Expert GCSE and A Level tuition in small groups or one-to-one sessions at our Ilford centre.
Learn moreOverseas University Entrance
Preparation and exam support for students targeting overseas university entrance qualifications.
Learn moreCoursework & NEA
Supervised coursework, controlled assessments, English speaking and science practicals.
Learn moreInvigilation
Professional JCQ-compliant invigilation services for schools, colleges and independent candidates.
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ISE Digital. The English exam admissions teams actually want.
An on-demand, Trinity College London adaptive English exam — Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening in a single 105-minute sitting. Accepted by 98% of UK universities, including UCL, LSE and King's. Results in three to five working days. Faster, cheaper and more flexible than IELTS.
ISE Digital
Integrated Skills in English · Reading · Writing · Speaking · Listening
A calm, professional space —
built around you
Step inside a calm, professional exam environment — designed to give every candidate the best possible conditions for their exams.
- Easy access — 7 minutes from Ilford Exchange, close to Ilford and Seven Kings stations
- Small exam rooms — quiet, supervised spaces designed to reduce anxiety and support focus
- Experienced, helpful staff — our Exam Officers have over 9 years in exam administration
- Wide range of subjects — GCSE, IGCSE, A Level, professional certifications and on-screen exams, all under one roof
Suitable for private candidates
9 years, 1,500+ candidates, and a reputation built on getting it right — every time.
Study independently, sit your exams with us
Register directly as a private candidate. We welcome home educators, adult learners, career changers, resit candidates and anyone pursuing qualifications independently.
Support for Access Arrangements
Our SENCo can guide you through the process of securing access arrangements, including rest breaks, extra time, word processors and other approved exam support.
UCAS References & Predicted Grades
We can support eligible private candidates with UCAS predicted grades and academic references, based on sufficient evidence and our professional assessment.
Results & Post-Exam Support
We offer post-results services, including reviews of marking, access to scripts and re-sit entries, with applicable awarding body and administration fees.
What our students say
Over 1,500 private candidates have sat their exams with us. Here's what some of them said.
Before exam day
Quick answers to the questions we hear most. Full list on our FAQ page.
View all FAQs →Yes. If you are sitting a General Qualification exam, such as a GCSE or A Level, you must bring photographic ID with you on the day of your exam. This should be the same ID used at registration, for example a current valid passport. Candidates without the required photographic ID may not be permitted to sit the exam. For other qualifications, including professional, vocational or on-demand exams, ID requirements may vary. Please check the requirements set by your awarding body or test provider before attending the centre.
For General Qualification exams, such as GCSEs and A Levels, morning sessions start at 9:00am and afternoon sessions usually start at 1:30pm. For vocational, professional and on-demand examinations, start times vary and are based on your individual booking. Please refer to your booking confirmation or contact us if you are unsure of your scheduled start time. We recommend arriving at least 30 minutes before your scheduled exam time to allow for registration and identification checks.
We recommend arriving 30 minutes before your start time.
Where there are no restrictions, you may leave once you have completed your exam. For exams with key times, you will be asked to wait under supervised conditions until the correct key time.
For GCSEs, A Levels and other qualifications, simply complete the relevant online registration form. We will register you with the awarding body. For Pearson Professional tests, you must register directly with the awarding organisation or test provider