External Exam Candidates

Please note the exam entry deadline for Summer 2026 has now passed.  Any new entries will now incur exam board late entry fees, which vary depending on the exam board and qualification.  These late fees are in addition to the fees shown below.  To register for future exam seasons, please use the link provided below.

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

Email 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 (separate accommodation/reader/scribe) can be discussed—please provide details and evidence. There may be an extra cost if, for example, separate invigilation is required.
• No subject tuition is provided, but we may suggest tutors.

Please be aware that we are unable to offer practical assessments or examinations, including subjects such as A Level Sciences, Art and Drama.  We can facilitate re-sits only if the practical components can be carried forwardfrom a previous series.  Please note that the availability of this option depends on the specific exam board and requirements of the qualification specification. 

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