Mock Exam Booking

Practice under real exam conditions before the official series. Useful for private candidates, resits and home educators.

GCSE · A Level Invigilated conditions Optional feedback

Mock Exam Fees

Fees are indicative and depend on subject, paper length and whether marking is required. Contact us for current availability.

Mock exam pricing

Exam typeBasisIncludedFee
GCSE / IGCSE mock examPer subject (1.5–2 hrs)Includes 30 min feedback meeting£80
AS / A Level mock examSingle paper (2–3 hrs)Includes 30 min feedback meeting£220
AS / A Level Maths or Further MathsTwo papers (2 hrs each)Includes feedback£300
Additional papersPer paperWithout feedback£80

Mock exams can be booked at any time subject to availability. Popular slots fill quickly before summer and November series, so book early.

Mock exams for candidates who want the real routine first.

Ark Exam Centre accepts mock exam bookings for GCSE and A Level candidates who want timed, invigilated practice before the official series.

GCSE and A Level mocks
2-3 weeks early booking
+ feedback add-on

Who should book

Mock exams are useful for candidates who need confidence, timing practice or feedback before a formal entry.

  • 01
    Private candidates

    Practise the full exam-day routine before the official series.

  • 02
    Home-educated students

    Experience timed, invigilated conditions outside a school setting.

  • 03
    GCSE candidates

    Book practice papers for most GCSE and IGCSE subjects.

  • 04
    A Level candidates

    Prepare for longer papers and subject-specific exam timing.

  • 05
    Resit students

    Identify gaps before retaking a subject or paper.

  • 06
    Access arrangement candidates

    Apply approved arrangements such as extra time during the mock.

What is included

Invigilation JCQ-style conditionsPast papers or prepared materialsFeedback optional markingAccess arrangements where approved

When to book

Before the main exam seriesBook early before summer or November series so there is time to act on feedback.

Availability: Popular mock exam slots fill quickly before summer and November series. Contact us with your subject and awarding body before booking.

Official exam entry: Ready to sit the real thing? See our GCSE & IGCSE exam entry or A Level exam entry pages to register.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about booking mock exams at Ark Exam Centre.

Mock exams are available for most GCSE and A Level subjects. Contact us with your subject and awarding body to confirm availability and schedule your session.

We can provide past papers for most subjects. If you have specific materials you prefer to use, you can bring them — we will invigilate using any JCQ-compliant paper.

Yes. If you have approved access arrangements (extra time, reader, scribe etc.) we can apply them to your mock exam. Please inform us when booking.

We recommend booking at least 2–3 weeks in advance, and earlier in the weeks before the summer or November exam series when demand is highest.

Book your mock today.

Availability is limited. Contact us to confirm your subject and preferred date.