UCAS Centre Services
We act as your registered UCAS centre — providing predicted grades, references and application support for private candidates applying to university.
UCAS for private candidates
If you are not enrolled at a school or college, you can apply to university through UCAS as an independent applicant. Should you need a registered centre to handle your application, Ark Education Centre provides this service for candidates who are registered to take examinations. UCAS application support is free for candidates sitting their exams at Ark Education.
- Home-educated
- Sitting A Levels privately
- Returning to education as an adult
- Studying via a distance learning provider
Key UCAS Dates
UCAS application support is included
UCAS application support is included free of charge for all candidates registered to sit examinations at our centre. You pay no fee to us for the UCAS service itself. The only charge is a small standard UCAS application fee, paid directly to UCAS at the time of submission.
What we provide
UCAS Registration
Support with UCAS registration, including linking your application to our centre using our UCAS Buzzword.
Predicted Grades
Predicted grades will be determined based on mock examination results, coursework performance, internal assessments, and feedback from your tutors.
Applicant Reference
Your UCAS reference will be prepared using information and references provided by your previous school, teachers, tutors, or employers.
Application Support
Guidance and support throughout the application process, including assistance with personal statements and meeting UCAS deadlines.
Countries we support
UCAS Application Support
Where predicted grades are required, fees may apply for mock examinations used to support grade predictions.
Important: UCAS applications for entry in the following academic year typically open in September. Deadlines for Oxford, Cambridge and Medicine are in October. Contact us well in advance to ensure your application is ready.
Applying to university?
Get in touch early — UCAS references and predicted grades take time to prepare properly.