Lincoln Minster School

External Exam Candidates

The deadline for November 2026 examination entries has now closed.  
 
The deadline for January 2027 examination entries at Lincoln Minster School is Monday 28th September 2026.
 
The deadline for Summer 2027 examination entries at Lincoln Minster School is Monday 18th January 2027.
 
Please ensure you complete the enquiry form below and receive confirmation of your examination entries before the deadline.  
 
Invoices will be sent out following this deadline and will be payable within 21 days.  
 
Please note that entries submitted after the deadline may be subject to a late entry fee.
 
We welcome private (external) candidates, including: home-schooled students, those needing exams for university or career, 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 November 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.

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How to Register

All enquiries and registrations must fill out the form below.

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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. 

It is essential that for re-sits we have the candidate's unique canididate identifer (UCI) number to ensure the records are linked. This can be found on copies of certificates, results statements or obtained from a previous school or examination centre.  

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. KP June 2027 entry).

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