Private Candidates

The document below provides information and guidance to Private Candidates wishing to enter via an AQA-approved School or College for GCSE, GCSE in Vocational Subjects, GCE or AEA examinations in the academic year 2007-2008. If you have any queries regarding the content of this document, please contact AQA at privatecandidates@aqa.org.uk

• Supplementary Guidance for Private Candidates 2007-2008
  
  

The following forms should be completed, as appropriate, with reference to the 'Supplementary Guidance for Private Candidates'. These forms are links to the appendices of the 'Supplementary Guidance'. You may need to refresh the page to view each form:

• Private Candidate Identification Form
  
  
• Private Candidate Coursework Information Form
  
  
• Private Candidate Record Form
  
  

The document below provides information on those AQA approved centres that have indicated that they may accept entries from Private Candidates for AQA examinations held in the academic year 2007–2008.

• Private Candidate Centres 2007–2008
  The latest version is: version 1.9

Support Booklet for Private Candidates

• Read/download the Specification B External GCSE English (Mature)/English Literature (3703X/3711X) Support Booklet for Private Candidates in PDF format.

The documents below provide entry codes and indicate the availability of GCSE, GCSE in Vocational Subjects, Entry Level, Level 1 and 2, GCE and AEA specifications for all examination series in the academic year 2007–2008. They must be read in conjunction with the Supplementary Guidance for Private Candidates (see above).

• Entry Information for Private Candidates GCSE and Entry Level All Series 2007–2008
  The latest version is: version 1.2 published here on 24/10/07.
  Changes from the previous version include: Pages 44 and 45: The final re-sit opportunities for GCSE Science (Modular) Specification A Single and Double awards, in January 2008 examination series 1A08, are now available to private candidates. The module tests and coursework components must be carried forward.
  Important note: for the externally assesed option of GCSE English B (Mature) it is normally expected that candidates will be accompanied by an appropriate adult when they attend their External Oral Examination. ALL candidates under 16 years of age MUST be accompanied by an appropriate adult. Arrangements are currently under review and prospective candidates are urged to consult this page of the AQA Website in the New Year.
• Entry Information for Private Candidates GCE AS/A2 Advanced Extension Award All Series 2007–2008
  
  

Enquiries should be addressed to AQA at privatecandidates@aqa.org.uk.