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Private Exam Candidates (External Candidates)

We welcome private candidates wishing to sit GCSE, IGCSE and A-Level examinations at our school. As a registered JCQ exam centre, we provide a professional, secure environment for external students, home-educated learners and adult candidates.

If you are based in or around Hull and you're looking for an exam centre to complete your qualifications, we are here to help.

Qualifications Available

We accept private candidates for the following qualifications:

  • IGCSE
  • GCSE
  • A-Level

Please note:
We do not offer coursework, practical exams or NEA for private candidates.
Modern Foreign Language (MFL) speaking exams may be available – please enquire for details.

Exam Boards

We support entries for the following exam boards:

  • AQA
  • OCR
  • Pearson / Edexcel
  • WJEC

When contacting us, please include your subject, level, exam board and entry code.

Exam Re-sit and private exam Fees

Our fees include exam entry, administration, invigilation and use of an allocated exam room.

  • GCSE / IGCSE: £200 per subject
  • A-Level: £400 per subject

Additional charges may apply for access arrangements or special requirements.

Access Arrangements

Access arrangements must be discussed at the time of enquiry. You will need to provide:

  • Relevant supporting evidence
  • Details of your requirements

Please note:
Approval is subject to JCQ regulations and additional costs may apply (for example, separate invigilation).

Former Tranby students exam resits

Former students may also return to sit resit examinations. In recognition of your family investment into the school this is offered at a reduced fee.

Fees: Exam board fee plus 1.7% administration charge. Additional fees may apply depending on individual needs.

Practical and NEA requirements will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis

How to get started

Please email your enquiry to Caroline Rodgers (caroline.rodgers@tranby.org.uk) with the following details:

  • Qualification level (GCSE / IGCSE / A-Level)
  • Subject(s)
  • Exam board
  • Entry code

Please also advise of any access requirements.

Our Exams Team will respond to your enquiry as soon as possible.