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Very few students look forward to A level results day. For many, the anticipation of waiting to see if they have made the grade can feel much like their lives Continue Reading →
A Level Retakes? Should You Resit?
Those who fail to achieve their A Level grades should consider retaking subjects. Some universities exclude retake students, and courses such as medicine are unlikely to accept those candidates. Thankfully, Continue Reading →
Venue, Directions and Map
The examinations will be held mainly at Heythrop College, University of London, Kensington Square, London W8 5HN, which is only a few minutes walk from Ashbourne. These premises were formerly Continue Reading →
Typical Examinations Day
Timings The timings are laid down by the examination boards, not by Ashbourne and so cannot be varied. If students have a clash, i.e. two different subjects at the same Continue Reading →
Preparing For Exams
Equipment: · All candidates should make sure they have at least two black pens, a ruler, pencil, rubber, and sharpener · For some subjects colours may be needed · Maths Continue Reading →
Mock Examinations
When are mock examinations taken at Ashbourne? Ashbourne holds a “mini-mock” week every half term. Usually this takes place in the penultimate week of each half term. The first mini-mock Continue Reading →
Revision Technique for A level and GCSE
Everyone has their own ideas about the best way to revise and you may, by now, have your own tried and tested techniques that work for you. For your interest, Continue Reading →
Examination Fees
Ashbourne has decided to introduce a new examination payment scheme for the 2009/2010 academic year. In the past, Ashbourne charged a fee per module. However, we have now decided to Continue Reading →
Exam Technique For A level and GCSE
If the outcome of your examinations is important to you, you will be nervous before you take them. When there is a great deal riding on the outcome of an Continue Reading →
Examination Hall
Students should go to the toilet before entering the hall. If there is an urgent need during the examination, an invigilator will have to go too! Coats, hats, bags will Continue Reading →