Home Educated children, can in most circumstances, access exam provision.

 

Depending on the area of the UK you live, it even can change from county to county. It comes down to how much provision the LA have details of, which exam boards have centres near you and which exam is suitable.

 

Whilst exams are not the be all and end all of life, many people still feel that they are the best way to do well, to access university or get a career.  So here we share some exam board details.  

 

iGCSEs tend to be the popular option, as there is no coursework involved. If you decide to take this route you could contact your EHE person and ask if they know any nearby centres, or offer any support with exams.  If this is not fruitful then you could contact the exam board directly.  You can book one or more exams at a time, study for as long as you feel is necessary and then sit the exam.  You will be liable for the full cost of the exam. You will also need to make sure your child studies the appropriate text books for that examining board.   There is no minimum age and Home Educated young people often find doing one or two exams, with a few months study, then do a couple more, is preferential over studying for a year to two years to then sit 10 or more exams.

 

In Scotland try approaching local community high schools or private schools to see if they will be happy to be your SQA presenting centre to allow you to sit exams. They may also let you access courses and resources.  You can consider taking iGCSEs as an option or look at vocational courses.