External Exam Candidates

We welcome private (external) candidates, including: home-schooled students, those needing exams for university or career, and adult learners.

We Offer

• IGCSEs, GCSEs, A levels (most subjects), some BTECs and CTECs
• Functional Skills (AQA)
• Exam boards: AQA, CIE, OCR, Pearson Edexcel, WJEC

Fees (for June 2026 exams)

• GCSE/IGCSE: £250 per subject (Combined Science: £500)
• CIE IGCSE: £250 per subject
• AS level: £340 per subject
• A level: £550 per subject
• Functional Skills: £120 per subject

Fees cover entry, admin, invigilation, and certificate postage. Extra costs may apply for access arrangements.

Location

Conveniently based in uphill Lincoln on our Senior Site. We have a quiet exam hall and lift access.

How to Register

All enquiries and registrations must be sent to: exams@lincolnminsterschool.co.uk

Subject line: Candidate initials plus exam series (June or November) and year (e.g. JS June 2026 entry)

• Include details of the subjects you wish to take. This needs to include the subject name, exam board and entry codes (we may be able to help you with this).
• We will invite you for a meeting: please bring photo ID and any previous certificates.
• After registration, you will receive a timetable and further instructions by email.

Important Information

• No coursework/practical assessments for private candidates (except some speaking exams—please enquire).
• Access arrangements (e.g. extra time) can be discussed—please provide details and evidence. There may need to be an extra cost if, for example, separate invigilation is required.
• No subject tuition is provided, but we may suggest tutors.

For all queries:
Email exams@lincolnminsterschool.co.uk with candidate initials plus exam series (June or November) and year (e.g. JS June 2026 entry).