Become an AQA Overseas Centre

Joining us is straightforward: maximum rigour – minimum fuss

AQA is the exam board of choice with more than 3.5 million students taking exams with us each year. We have an unrivalled reputation for excellence in examination administration and are recognised for our exceptional level of customer care.

  • Already an approved exam centre for another exam board?

If your centre already holds a National Centre Number and you currently offer general qualifications from another JCQ Awarding body, simply contact our centre registration department to request an application pack and the AQA Conditions for the Registration of Overseas Centres.

  • Becoming an exam centre for the first time?

Don't delay, check you can meet the AQA Conditions for the Registration of Overseas Centres and seek approval before you begin to teach the AQA course.

Contact us to discuss your requirements.

What you need to do

  • Read the AQA Conditions for the Registration of Overseas Centres.
  • Confirm in writing or by e-mail that you accept the Conditions, including the Registration Fee, Annual Fee and Inspection costs.
  • Ensure that your staff are familiar with these JCQ documents
  • Check whether the subject(s) you wish to offer include coursework elements with compulsory coursework meetings in the UK which your subject staff might need to attend.
  • Make provisions for the secure receipt and storage of confidential exam materials.
  • Prepare for the AQA centre inspection staff to visit you.
  • Provide references and Credit Assessment details.
  • Remember that the process could take time: to gain full benefit of AQA's support and resources, contact us about becoming a centre when your centre starts to teach the course.

What we will do

  • Keep in touch to ensure we have all the correct details for your application.
  • Arrange for an inspector to visit your centre (if appropriate).
  • Give you our decision based on your application and the inspector's report.
  • Allocate a National Centre Number (NCN) and send you the relevant documentation for your students' exam entries.

Overseas centres applying for approval to enter candidates for examinations taking place after 1 September 2008 will be charged a £100 registration administration fee.

Note: We reserve the right to refuse any application.