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Online GCSE & A Level courses
Falkland College supports learners studying GCSE and A Level courses online through a range of UK-based providers. Before enrolling, it is important to check that the qualification can be examined in the Falkland Islands, as not all awarding bodies allow private candidates to sit exams overseas.
Awarding bodies not accepted overseas
The following awarding bodies do not permit exams to be taken outside the UK by private candidates:
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AQA
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OCR
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WJEC / Eduqas
The following awarding bodies do not permit exams to be taken outside the UK by private candidates:
Recommended awarding bodies
To sit your exams in the Falkland Islands, choose courses that use:
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Cambridge International (CIE/CAIE) iGCSEs
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Pearson Edexcel International GCSEs
These are accepted for overseas exam entries.
Suggested online providers
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ICS Learn – Online GCSEs and A Levels, including taught English and Maths
https://www.icslearn.co.uk/courses/gcse-and-international-gcse/
NEC (National Extension College) – Wide range of online GCSE and A Level options
https://www.nec.ac.uk/course-categories/gcses/
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Wolsey Hall Oxford – Long-standing partner of Falkland College; apply directly to enrol. https://wolseyhalloxford.org.uk/
Support at Falkland College
All online learners can access the following through Falkland College:
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Computers, internet and printing
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Advice from local teaching staff
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Guidance on arranging exams
Typical study time: 150 hours for iGCSEs and 500 hours for A Levels.
Examination dates and booking
GCSE and A Level exams are sat in Stanley during:
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May/June
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October/November
Please contact Falkland College six months before your exam to confirm availability and costs.
To book an exam please down load the form by clicking the dark blue box below and return the completed form to exams@college.ac.fk
Course fees are set by the provider, not Falkland College