A Level Resits - Fast Track Your Path to Success

Some students will prepare for the exam over several months or even years by setting their own study schedules. However, there are also students who opt for intensive study and prepare within a matter of weeks. Your only constraint is the exam schedule, as A-Level exams are held in May and June each year.

We provide an interest-free installment plan that allows you to pay over 3 months. We also offer longer payment plans of 6, 12, 24, 36, or 48 months, which are subject to interest. For more details, please contact our student advisors at 0330 111 4006 or visit our payment plan page.

While there’s no definitive “hardest” subject, data suggests:

• Subjects like Computing, Physics, and Biology had lower rates of C or above in 2024—only 67% (Computing), 69% (Physics/Biology) achieved C+
• “Hardness” depends a lot on individual strengths and prior preparation.

Not at all. Many successful professionals didn’t follow a straight path. Failing or not achieving ideal grades doesn’t define your future. There are many routes—resits, vocational qualifications, apprenticeships, gap years—that lead to success.

Yes, A-Level resits are common, and many students choose to retake one or more exams to improve their grades. It is a strategic and well-accepted path to achieving academic and career goals, especially for those aiming for competitive university courses.

If your grade drops on resit, you typically stick with your best grade—so if your original grade was higher, universities will consider that. However, retaking without improvement may require reapplication or adjusting your plans. It’s important to aim higher or consolidate support before resitting.

A-Level resit process usually aligns with your original exam schedule:

• If you're retaking through sixth form/college, you typically study for a year and sit exams the following summer.
• Private candidates or online learners may prepare in several months or a year, depending on readiness and availability.