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| + | '''Which subjects can you take GCSEs in from home education? What's the alternative, if the GCSE isn't accessible?''' |
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| − | Which syllabuses and subjects are available to external candidates / private candidates? |
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| + | This page lists subjects and links to a page for each where you can find out what the options are for home educated candidates. |
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| − | J'''oin the HE Exams community''' to get support from fellow home-educators. There is a [https://www.facebook.com/groups/HELinksUK.IGCSE/ Facebook group: Home Education UK Exams & Alternatives], and an email group, the [https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/HE-Exams-GCSE-A_AS_Levels-OU-Others/info HE Exams Yahoogroup]. |
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| + | == Ordinary GCSEs or International GCSEs? == |
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| − | When making subject choices with an eye on university entry, the [https://russellgroup.ac.uk/for-students/school-and-college-in-the-uk/subject-choices-at-school-and-college/ Russell Group advice] may be useful: |
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| + | Some ordinary GCSEs are difficult for home ed students to access because they include "non-exam assessments", ie some form of practical or coursework. |
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| + | '''''Academic subjects''''' affected by this include '''GCSE sciences, GCSE geography, and GCSE English Language''', because of their practical, fieldwork and speaking components. For these, most home educators opt for '''International GCSEs (IGCSEs)''' instead (See an [https://he-exams.wikia.com/wiki/IGCSEs explanation of IGCSEs] for background). |
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| − | Return to [[Main_Page]]. |
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| + | '''''Practical GCSE subjects''''', such as '''Physical Education, Dance,''' '''Drama, DT, Film Studies, Food Tech, Art '''and '''Music''' are also difficult for home ed students to arrange, because they have a controlled assessment/practical/coursework component and there is no IGCSE alternative without similar issues. Some of these have been or are being attempted by groups of home educators, but they are much more complicated to arrange than exam-only subjects. Home ed students often find alternative ways of studying and gaining qualifications in these subjects. See the subject pages (linked below) for more information, and the [[Alternative Qualifications]] page for non-GCSE options. |
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| − | =GCSEs= |
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| + | For more information on subjects and resources, [[Support Groups|join the HE-Exams Community]]. |
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| − | Many of the new 9-1 GCSEs are now available to private candidates. The main exceptions which present difficulties are: |
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| + | == Subject pages == |
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| − | All GCSE sciences - there are core practical activities which are not assessed, but the exam centre has to sign off saying that you have done them, or had the opportunity to do them in the centre. |
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| + | * [https://he-exams.wikia.com/wiki/Accounting Accounting] |
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| + | *[[Ancient History]] |
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| − | Geography GCSE - compulsory fieldwork activities have to be signed off. The fieldwork is not assessed - it doesn't form part of the grade, but the head of the exam centre has to sign a declaration that you have undertaken two separate fieldwork sessions. |
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| + | * [[Astronomy]] |
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| − | English language GCSE- has a speaking and listening component which most centres won't offer. |
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| + | * [[Biology|Biology (IGCSE/GCSE)]]. (For A level see [[Science A-levels|Science A-Levels]]) |
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| − | If the subject you want is not available as an exam-only GCSE, you can usually sit an International GCSE instead. These are equivalent to GCSEs and are accepted by all universities and colleges as such; you do not need to be at all concerned about their status. Many independent schools enter their students for IGCSEs as routine. For more discussion and references, see the page on [[IGCSEs]]. |
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| + | * [[Chemistry|Chemistry (IGCSE/GCSE)]]. (For A level see [[Science A-levels|Science A-Levels]]) |
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| + | * '''Classics:''' |
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| − | For practical subjects such as Physical Education or Dance, you are unlikely to find any centre which will accept external candidates for the Controlled Assessment element. Instead, home-ed students generally take [[Alternative Qualifications]] such as sports and coaching qualifications accredited by the National Governing Body in their sport. Please see the [[Alternative Qualifications]] page for more. |
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| + | **[[Ancient History]] |
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| + | **[[Classical Civilization]]s |
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| − | '''GCSEs without controlled assessment:''' |
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| + | **[[Classical Greek]] |
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| + | **[[Latin]] |
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| − | *[[Maths]] - all boards. |
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| + | **[http://he-exams.wikia.com/wiki/Sanskrit Sanskrit] |
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+ | **[[Biblical Hebrew]] |
| + | * [https://he-exams.wikia.org/wiki/Citizenship_Studies Citizenship Studies] |
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| + | * [https://he-exams.wikia.com/wiki/IT Computer Science] |
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| + | * [[Dance]] |
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| + | * [https://he-exams.wikia.org/wiki/DT Design & Technology] |
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| + | * [[DevelopmentStudies|Development Studies]] |
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+ | * [[Drama]] |
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+ | * [[English]] |
| + | * [[EnvironmentalManagement|Environmental Management]] |
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| + | *[[Film Studies]] |
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| + | * [https://he-exams.wikia.org/wiki/Food_Tech Food Technology/cooking] |
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| − | * Modern Languages - no coursework but there are compulsory speaking and listening tests, which can be hard to arrange. This is the same for new 9-1 GCSEs and International GCSEs. Including:- |
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+ | * [[Geography]] |
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+ | * [[Geology]] |
| + | *[https://he-exams.wikia.org/wiki/Global_Citizenship Global Citizenship] |
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| + | * [[History]] |
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| − | * French, German, Spanish |
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| + | * [[Human Biology]] |
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| + | * [[IT]] (and separate page on [[ECDL]] (European Computer Driving Licence) |
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| − | * [http://he-exams.wikia.com/wiki/History History] - new GCSEs for examination from 2018 |
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| + | * [[Maths]] and [[Further and Additional Maths|Further/Additional Maths]], plus a separate page on [[Maths Resources]]. |
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| − | * Business - Edexcel, AQA |
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| + | * Modern Foreign Languages :- |
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| − | * Statistics - AQA |
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| + | ** [[French]] |
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| + | ** [[German]] |
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| + | ** [[Japanese]] |
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| + | **[[Polish]] |
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| + | **[[Spanish]] |
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| − | '''If a subject is not listed here, it may well still be available to external candidates. For more information see the individual subject pages as listed on the [[Main Page]] of this wiki.''' |
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| + | * [[Music]] |
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| − | =CIE= |
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| + | * [[PE|PE and Sports]] |
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| + | * [[Physics|Physics (IGCSE/GCSE)]]. (For A level see [[Science A-levels|Science A-Levels]]) |
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| − | List of CIE IGCSE exam subjects which are open to external candidates as of Summer 2013: |
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| − | Accounting 0452<br>Afrikaans - First Language 0512<br>Arabic - First Language - 0508<br>Art and Design 0400<br>Bangladesh Studies 0449<br>[[Biology]] 0610<br>[[Chemistry]] 0620<br>Chinese - First Language - 0509<br>[[IT|Computer Science]] 0478<br>[[DevelopmentStudies|Development Studies]] 0453<br>Dutch - First Language - 0503 <br>[[English]] First Language 0500<br>[[English|English Literature]] 0486<br>[[EnvironmentalManagement|Environmental Management]] 0680<br>[[Geography]] 0460<br>[[German]] 0505<br>French - First Language - 0501 <br>[[History]] 0470<br>Islamiyat 0493<br>Latin 0480<br>[[Maths|Mathematics]] 0580<br>[[Maths|Additional Mathematics]] 0606<br>[[IT|ICT]] (0420)- involves a practical which can be difficult, but not impossible, to arrange.<br>International Mathematics 0607<br>Pakistan Studies 0448<br>Physical Science 0652<br>[[Physics]] 0625<br>[[Religious Studies]] 0490<br>[[Science]] (Combined) 0653<br>Science Coordinated (Double) 0654<br>Travel and Tourism 0471 |
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| + | * [[Science|'''Science''']]''' '''- single, combined or triple? See also separate pages for single sciences:- |
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| + | ** [[Biology]] and [[Human_Biology]]; also [[Biology Practicals]] |
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| − | Second Language Subjects - all involve a compulsory oral element and so can only be taken if you can find an exam centre willing to assist with this. However, if your children are lucky enough to be bilingual, ALL of the First Language subject exams are open to private candidates with NO oral component. There is a wide range of those languages open to PCs. |
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| + | ** [[Chemistry]] and [[Chemistry Practicals]] |
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| − | =Edexcel= |
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| + | ** [[Physics]] and [[Physics_Practicals]] |
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| + | ** [[Science A-levels|Science A-Levels]] |
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| − | Most of the subjects listed below are International GCSEs (IGCSEs), although there are a few coursework-free GCSEs such as maths and psychology. |
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| + | ** Vocational/non-GCSE options for science see [https://he-exams.wikia.com/wiki/Alternative_Qualifications#Science Alternative Qualifications: science] |
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| − | All Edexcel International GCSEs are linear, which means you need to take all the exams in the same exam session. |
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| + | * [http://he-exams.wikia.com/wiki/Statistics Statistics] |
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| + | * [http://he-exams.wikia.com/wiki/TravelandTourism?veaction=edit Travel and Tourism] |
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| − | [[http://www.edexcel.com/i-am-a/student/qualifications/Pages/International-GCSE-Specifications.aspx Edexcel IGCSEs - Complete list]] - for some less common qualifications not listed below, you can check if it is available to private candidates by opening the Specification and searching for 'private candidates'. |
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| − | [[Maths]] GCSE |
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| − | [[Maths]] International GCSE and Further Pure Mathematics IGCSE |
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| − | [[Physics]] International GCSE |
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| − | [[Chemistry]] International GCSE |
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| − | [[Biology]] International GCSE |
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| − | [[Biology|Human Biology]] International GCSE |
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| − | Economics International GCSE |
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| − | [[English|English Language]] International GCSE |
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| − | [[English|English Literature ]]International GCCSE |
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| − | [[Geography]] International GCSE |
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| − | [[History]] International GCSE |
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| − | [[Science]] - Combined Double Award and new single Combined Science |
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| − | [[Religious Studies]] International GCSE |
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| − | [[Psychology]] GCSE<br> |
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| − | =AQA= |
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| − | AQA has its own list of [http://www.aqa.org.uk/student-support/private-candidates/subjects-and-qualifications/certificates,-fsmq,-functional-skills AQA qualifications available to private candidates], so check for updates. |
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| − | == AQA Certificates - available specifications == |
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| − | Further Mathematics (8360) (AQA Level 2 Certificate) |
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| − | Preparation for Working Life full course (4801) (Level 1/2 Certificate) |
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| − | Preparation for Working Life short course (4800) (Level 1 and Level 2 Certificate) |
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| − | === AQA Free- Standing Maths Qualifications: === |
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| − | FSMQ - available specifications |
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| − | Foundation Level - Money Management (4981) |
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| − | Foundation Level - Using Spatial Techniques (4982) |
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| − | Foundation Level - Using Data (4983) |
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| − | Higher Level - Financial Calculations (4984) |
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| − | Higher Level - Shape and Space (4985) |
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| − | Higher Level - Data Handling (4986) |
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| − | Higher Level - Algebra and Graphs (4988) |
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| − | Advanced Level (pilot) - Data Analysis (9993) |
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| − | Advanced Level (pilot) - Hypothesis Testing (9994) |
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| − | Advanced Level (pilot) - Dynamics (9995) |
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| − | Advanced Level (pilot) - Mathematical Principles For Personal Finance (9996) |
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| − | Advanced Level (pilot) - Decision Mathematics (9997) |
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| − | Advanced Level (pilot) - Calculus (9998) |
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| − | === AQA Functional Skills === |
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| − | English Level 1 (4720) |
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| − | English Level 2 (4725) |
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| − | ICT Level 1 (4527) |
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| − | ICT Level 2 (4528) |
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| − | Mathematics Level 1 (4367) |
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| − | Mathematics Level 2 (4368) |
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| − | === AQA GCSEs === |
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| − | AQA list quite a few GCSEs as being available to private candidates, but realistically many will not be an option because of controlled assessment. Nevertheless, it's worth reading through the requirements just in case: |
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| − | [[http://www.aqa.org.uk/student-support/private-candidates/subjects-and-qualifications/gcses GCSEs available to private candidates]] |
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| − | The following AQA GCSEs are definitely available to private candidates and are regularly taken by home-educated students: |
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| − | [[Maths]] GCSE/IGCSE Further Mathematics (Level 2 Certificate/IGCSE), FSMQ |
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| − | [[Psychology]] GCSE - 8182 |
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| − | [[Sociology]] GCSE - 8192 |
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| − | [[Religious Studies]] (GCSE no controlled assessment for either A or B) |
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| − | General Studies GCSE (no controlled assessment) |
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| − | Statistics GCSE - 8382 |
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| − | Level 1/2 Certificates |
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| − | [[Latin]] 3 Choices: Latin Language, Latin Language and Roman Civilisation, Latin Literature |
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| − | [[Law]] GCSE (no controlled assessment) |
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| − | [[Classical Greek]] GCSE (no controlled assessment) |
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Revision as of 08:03, 22 July 2021
Which subjects can you take GCSEs in from home education? What's the alternative, if the GCSE isn't accessible?
This page lists subjects and links to a page for each where you can find out what the options are for home educated candidates.
Ordinary GCSEs or International GCSEs?
Some ordinary GCSEs are difficult for home ed students to access because they include "non-exam assessments", ie some form of practical or coursework.
Academic subjects affected by this include GCSE sciences, GCSE geography, and GCSE English Language, because of their practical, fieldwork and speaking components. For these, most home educators opt for International GCSEs (IGCSEs) instead (See an explanation of IGCSEs for background).
Practical GCSE subjects, such as Physical Education, Dance, Drama, DT, Film Studies, Food Tech, Art and Music are also difficult for home ed students to arrange, because they have a controlled assessment/practical/coursework component and there is no IGCSE alternative without similar issues. Some of these have been or are being attempted by groups of home educators, but they are much more complicated to arrange than exam-only subjects. Home ed students often find alternative ways of studying and gaining qualifications in these subjects. See the subject pages (linked below) for more information, and the Alternative Qualifications page for non-GCSE options.
For more information on subjects and resources, join the HE-Exams Community.
Subject pages
- Accounting
- Ancient History
- Art
- Astronomy
- Biology (IGCSE/GCSE). (For A level see Science A-Levels)
- Business Studies
- Chemistry (IGCSE/GCSE). (For A level see Science A-Levels)
- Classics:
- Citizenship Studies
- Computer Science
- Dance
- Design & Technology
- Development Studies
- Drama
- Economics
- English
- Environmental Management
- Film Studies
- Food Technology/cooking
- Geography
- Geology
- Global Citizenship
- History
- Human Biology
- IT (and separate page on ECDL (European Computer Driving Licence)
- Maths and Further/Additional Maths, plus a separate page on Maths Resources.
- Modern Foreign Languages :-
- Music
- PE and Sports
- Physics (IGCSE/GCSE). (For A level see Science A-Levels)
- Psychology
- Religious Studies
- Science - single, combined or triple? See also separate pages for single sciences:-
- Biology and Human_Biology; also Biology Practicals
- Chemistry and Chemistry Practicals
- Physics and Physics_Practicals
- Science A-Levels
- Vocational/non-GCSE options for science see Alternative Qualifications: science
- Sociology
- Statistics
- Travel and Tourism