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At Lift College you study the AQA GCSE (9 to 1) Mathematics 8300 online with a named UK tutor, and sit the same GCSE taken in UK schools at a Tutors & Exams centre near you. Three written papers, Paper 1 without a calculator, at Foundation or Higher tier.

Lift College's GCSE Maths online course is the AQA 8300 GCSE Mathematics (qualification 601/4608/4), studied with a named UK tutor and sat in the November or May/June series at a Tutors & Exams centre, from £39.99 a month when you pay today. On +Exams this GCSE Mathematics online course includes your exam entry and centre fees, with your seat booked for you. It is open to anyone aged 14 or over; under 18s enrol with a parent or guardian's permission and support.

Course facts

GCSE Mathematics (AQA 8300) online with Lift College, with a named UK tutor: £359.99 a year (that is £30.00 a month) or £39.99 a month when you pay today, pay for 9 months and get 3 free, with your price fixed for life. Prefer to try it first? Free for 7 days, then £44.99 a month or £458.99 a year.

QualificationGCSE Mathematics
LevelLevel 1/2, grades 9 to 1
Awarding bodyAQA
Qualification number601/4608/4
ExamsExam entry and seat booking are through Tutors & Exams, and only on the +Exams plan.
Price£359.99 a year or £39.99 a month when you pay today: pay for 9 months, get 3 free, price fixed for life. Prefer to try it first? Free for 7 days, then £44.99 a month or £458.99 a year.
Typical duration12 to 18 months, or faster if you study more each week
AgeOpen to anyone aged 14 or over. Under 18s enrol with a parent or guardian's permission and support.
Who it suitsYou need GCSE Mathematics at grade 4 or above for nursing, teacher training, an apprenticeship or a Civil Service application, and you want to study around work or family.

Can adults take GCSE Maths online and sit the exam?

Yes. Adults of any age can study AQA GCSE Mathematics 8300 online with Lift College and sit the same three papers as school candidates, as a private candidate at a Tutors & Exams centre. There are no formal entry qualifications and no upper age limit. Maths is one of only two GCSEs with a November series as well as May/June. November is open to candidates aged 16 or over at the start of the academic year, so adults get two chances a year to sit. You choose Foundation or Higher tier with your tutor once your mock results show where you are, then sit all three papers in the same series. Most adults study 6 to 12 hours a week and finish in 12 to 18 months, or sooner if they can give more time. On +Exams we enter you before the AQA deadline and book your seat; exam entry is only on +Exams. Our guide on sitting GCSEs as a private candidate explains the process.

How much does an online GCSE Maths course cost?

Pay today, pay for 9 months and get 3 free, with your price fixed for life. Pay monthly and start today for £5 a month less than after a trial. Prefer to try it first? Start for £0 today on the 7-day free trial.

GCSE Mathematics prices at Lift College
Study+Exams
Pay today, yearlyBest value3 months free, fixed for life£359.99 a yearthat is £30.00 a month£629.99 a yearthat is £52.50 a month
Pay today, monthly£5 a month less than after a trial£39.99 a month£69.99 a month
7-day free trial first£0 today, first payment on day 8£44.99 a monthor £458.99 a year£79.99 a monthor £815.99 a year

+Exams paid monthly has an expected term of 9 months, as exam fees are built in: cancel any time with no exit fee, but unused exam credit is lost. No term applies if you pay yearly.

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How the cost compares

Oxbridge Home Learning, NEC, Open Study College and ICS Learn charge £375 to £495 for the course, paid in full or in instalments. With Lift College you can start for £0 today, and a full year of Study is £359.99 when you pay today.

Full GCSE Mathematics course fees (not sale prices), from each provider's own website on 21 October 2026
ProviderCourse feeHow you pay
Lift College Lowest cost to start£359.99for 12 months, Study, paid today£0 today on the 7-day free trial. Monthly or yearly, no contract, no credit check, cancel any time
Oxbridge Home Learning£495Course fee
NEC£470In full, or a £47 deposit then 0% APR finance with Omni
Open Study College£449In full, 3 payments with Klarna or PayPal, or monthly Direct Debit
ICS Learn£375In full, or a £63 deposit then £52 a month on credit, subject to status

None of these fees includes exams, and nor does our Study plan. Our guide to the best online GCSE Maths courses in the UK compares exam boards and exam arrangements provider by provider.

Your GCSE Mathematics tutor

Every Lift College GCSE Maths learner has a named UK tutor from enrolment to exam day. Your tutor marks the exam style questions at the end of every unit and returns marked work within 5 to 7 working days. Before entry you sit full timed mock papers, one without a calculator, with written feedback, and your tutor helps you choose Foundation or Higher tier before you are entered. Tutor support is by email, phone and live chat.

How exams work£0 today. Nothing is charged until day 8. Cancel any time from your account.
AQA
Awarded by AQAQualification number 601/4608/4. Same papers, same certificate as school candidates.
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Exams at 10 Tutors & Exams centresOur official exam centre partner. On +Exams we enter you and book your seat.
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Exams sat at 10 Tutors & Exams centres
LevelLevel 1/2, grades 9 to 1
SpecificationAQA 8300
Exams3 written papers, 1 hour 30 minutes each
TiersFoundation (5 to 1) or Higher (9 to 3)
Exam seriesMay/June and November
Typical duration12 to 18 months
CourseworkNone. 100% examined
How paying works

Try it free. Stay while it works for you. Leave whenever you like.

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You never sign a credit agreement with us, so there is no debt and nothing for anyone to chase. If you stop paying, you simply stop studying. No finance company, no loan and no letters.

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Your exams, handled

Ten centres across England. One partner. Your seat booked for you.

The hardest part of studying a GCSE outside school has always been the exam. Lift College and Tutors & Exams remove it: you study online with us, and you sit the same AQA papers as any school candidate at a professional Tutors & Exams centre, with your entry, venue and invigilation arranged through the partnership.

Tutors and Exams, exam centre partner
Specialist private-candidate exam centres. Lift College's official exam centre partner.
10dedicated exam centres across England, 10 approved for GCSEs
95%+of GCSE and A Level specifications assessed
63%of UK adults live within reach of a centre
DBSevery centre staff member trained and enhanced DBS checked
JCQ compliant and approved by
JCQ, Joint Council for QualificationsAQAPearson EdexcelCambridge OCREduqas, part of WJECCambridge International Education
Figures and approvals published by Tutors & Exams, tutorsandexams.uk, September 2026.
May/June seriesMay to June

Runs from May to June. The main series, where most learners sit all three papers.

November seriesNovember

Runs in November. A second full series each year, open to candidates aged 16 or over at the start of the academic year, so it suits adult learners and resits.

On +Exams we enter you before AQA's deadline for the series you choose.

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Enrol and study online

Start your free trial, meet your named UK tutor and work through the AQA specification at your own pace.

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We enter you and book your seat

On +Exams, Lift College submits your AQA entry and books your place at the Tutors & Exams centre you choose, before the entry deadline.

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Sit the same papers, get the same certificate

Trained invigilators, a room built for formal assessment, and an AQA certificate identical to a school candidate's.

BirminghamBoltonCoventryDoncasterHigh WycombeMitchamNewcastleRomfordSt NeotsTauntonFind your nearest centre →
On +ExamsYour AQA entry fee and centre fee are included in the monthly price. We enter you before the deadline and confirm your seat by email.
Access arrangementsExtra time, a reader or scribe, rest breaks or a separate room are arranged by Tutors & Exams' in-house SEN team, free at the point of delivery, with evidence of your normal way of working.
“The one thing we could not control was the exam day itself, and now we can. Our learners are in the safest possible hands.”Kate Strohm, Managing Director, Lift College
“No learner should find their opportunities limited simply because they study outside of a traditional school or college setting.”Ben Connors, Managing Director, Tutors & Exams
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Who this is for

This course is for you if

  • You need GCSE Mathematics at grade 4 or above for nursing, teacher training, an apprenticeship or a Civil Service application, and you want to study around work or family.
  • You left school without a grade 4 (or a C) and want the same GCSE, from the same awarding body, that is sat in UK schools.
  • You are resitting after a grade 3 and want the choice of Foundation or Higher tier, decided with your tutor once you know your strengths.
  • You are home educated and want a full GCSE with a named tutor, marked work and your exam seat booked for you.
What you will need

Entry requirements

  • Open to anyone aged 14 or over. Under 18s enrol with a parent or guardian's permission and support. There are no formal entry qualifications.
  • Recommended starting point: a comfortable grasp of arithmetic, fractions and basic algebra. This is recommended, not required, and the first unit revises these before moving on.
  • A computer, tablet or phone with internet access, a scientific calculator for Papers 2 and 3 (not a graphical or symbolic one), a ruler, protractor, pencil and compasses.
  • The ability to attend a Tutors & Exams centre in England for your written papers.

There is no minimum study time. Most learners spend 6 to 12 hours a week and finish in 12 to 18 months, or faster if you study more each week. Assignments are for feedback and do not count towards your grade; the qualification is 100% examined.

Studying this at home?

Home education from age 14

  • From age 14 with a parent or guardian's permission; the parent holds the account.
  • Exams booked for you at a named Tutors & Exams centre on +Exams.
  • Your named tutor can be your UCAS referee.
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For parents and guardians

Follow every step in the parent portal

Every family studying with us can have its own parent portal. See how your child is getting on week by week, agree a study plan together and get a short summary in your inbox, without ever having to ask "have you done any work?".

  • Progress at a glance. Study days, lessons finished and progress against their target.
  • Their work and marks. Everything they hand in, with the mark and their tutor's feedback.
  • A plan you make together. A weekly study plan, an alert if it slips and a weekly summary.
A quick tour of the parent portal
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What you'll study

Every topic in the AQA 8300 specification, in one course

The AQA 8300 specification is organised into six content areas. Content from any area can appear on any of the three papers at your chosen tier. Higher tier adds the content marked Higher. Open each content area to see what it covers; items marked Higher are only examined at Higher tier.

How the marks are shared across the papers
Number
15%
Algebra
30%
Ratio, proportion and rates of change
20%
Geometry and measures
20%
Probability and statistics
15%
Showing Higher tier · Source: AQA 8300 specification
1Number
Section 3.1 · structure and calculation, fractions, decimals and percentages, measures and accuracy
  • Place value, ordering, and the four operations with integers, decimals and fractions
  • Factors, multiples, primes, powers and roots
  • Fractions, decimals and percentages, and converting between them
  • Standard form, rounding, estimation and limits of accuracy
  • Surds, including simplifying and rationalising denominatorsHigher
  • Fractional indices and upper and lower bounds in calculationsHigher
  • Recurring decimals as exact fractionsHigher
2Algebra
Section 3.2 · notation, graphs, solving equations and inequalities, sequences
  • Algebraic notation, simplifying, expanding and factorising
  • Formulae, changing the subject and substitution
  • Linear equations, simultaneous equations and inequalities
  • Straight-line graphs, quadratic graphs and real-life graphs
  • Sequences, including the nth term of a linear sequence
  • Quadratics by completing the square and the formula, algebraic fractions and proofHigher
  • Simultaneous equations with one quadratic, iteration and quadratic inequalitiesHigher
  • Functions, composite and inverse functions, and transformations of graphsHigher
  • Gradients of curves, areas under graphs and equation of a circleHigher
3Ratio, proportion and rates of change
Section 3.3 · ratio, proportion, percentages, compound measures, growth and decay
  • Ratio notation, sharing in a ratio and scale drawings
  • Direct and inverse proportion
  • Percentage change, simple and compound interest
  • Speed, density, pressure and other compound measures
  • Growth and decay problems and iterative processes
  • Algebraic expressions of proportion and gradients as rates of changeHigher
4Geometry and measures
Section 3.4 · properties and constructions, mensuration, vectors
  • Angles, triangles, quadrilaterals and polygons
  • Constructions, loci, plans and elevations
  • Transformations: reflection, rotation, translation and enlargement
  • Perimeter, area and volume, including circles, prisms and cylinders
  • Pythagoras and trigonometry in right-angled triangles
  • Circle theorems and their proofsHigher
  • Sine rule, cosine rule and the area of a triangle, including in 3DHigher
  • Arcs, sectors, spheres, cones and pyramids, and similar shapesHigher
  • Vectors in geometric arguments and proofsHigher
5Probability
Section 3.5 · probability scales, frequency, combined events
  • The probability scale, relative frequency and expected outcomes
  • Sample spaces, tables and Venn diagrams
  • Tree diagrams for independent and dependent events
  • Conditional probability using Venn diagrams, two-way tables and tree diagramsHigher
6Statistics
Section 3.6 · sampling, charts and tables, averages and spread, scatter graphs
  • Populations, samples and sampling
  • Bar charts, pie charts, pictograms, frequency tables and time series
  • Mean, median, mode and range, including from grouped data
  • Scatter graphs, correlation and lines of best fit
  • Histograms with unequal class widths and cumulative frequency graphsHigher
  • Quartiles, interquartile range and box plotsHigher
Step 1Choose your tier with your tutor

Foundation covers grades 5 to 1. Higher covers grades 9 to 4, with grade 3 allowed. You do not have to decide until entry.

Step 2Practise under exam conditions

Every unit ends with marked, exam style questions. Before entry you sit full timed mock papers, one without a calculator, with written feedback.

Step 3Sit all three papers in one series

On +Exams your entry and your seat at a Tutors & Exams centre are booked for you and the fees are included.

Read the full AQA specification ↗Lift College teaches to the current AQA specification, so what you study is exactly what is examined.
Assessment

How you are assessed

Three written papers at the same tier, taken in the same exam series. Each paper is 1 hour 30 minutes, 80 marks and worth 33⅓% of the qualification. Paper 1 is non-calculator; a calculator is required for Papers 2 and 3. Content from any part of the specification may be assessed on any paper. There is no coursework.

PaperLengthMarksWeightingContent
Paper 1 (8300/1F or 8300/1H)1 hour 30 minutes80 marks33⅓%Any content from the six areas at your tier. Non-calculator.
Paper 2 (8300/2F or 8300/2H)1 hour 30 minutes80 marks33⅓%Any content from the six areas at your tier. Calculator required.
Paper 3 (8300/3F or 8300/3H)1 hour 30 minutes80 marks33⅓%Any content from the six areas at your tier. Calculator required.
Study support

A named UK tutor from enrolment to exam day

Your named tutor

The same qualified UK subject expert supports you from enrolment through to your exam series.

Marked practice in every unit

Exam style tasks with individual written feedback within 5 to 7 working days.

Progress you can see

Unit scores and topic strengths on your dashboard, which your tutor uses to tailor feedback.

Exam readiness check

A timed mock paper and a written summary of what to focus on before you are entered.

Pricing

Choose how you want to study

Every option includes the full course, tutor marking and study support. The difference is whether we handle your exams. Pick your option, then try it free for 7 days or pay today and save up to 17%, with your price fixed for life.

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Questions

Frequently asked questions

Is GCSE Mathematics the same as the school version?

Yes, exactly the same. Our GCSE Mathematics is awarded by AQA under specification 8300 and uses the identical grading and exam papers as the GCSE taken in UK schools. It is regulated by Ofqual, qualification number 601/4608/4.

How old do I need to be?

Open to anyone aged 14 or over. Under 18s enrol with a parent or guardian's permission and support. There are no formal entry qualifications.

Should I sit Foundation or Higher tier for GCSE Maths?

Foundation tier is graded 1 to 5 and covers the core content. Higher tier is graded 4 to 9, with a safety-net grade 3 for candidates who just miss a 4, and includes harder topics on top of the Foundation content. Ofqual guidance is that a learner expecting grade 4 or 5 should sit Foundation, and a grade 4 or 5 on Foundation is worth exactly the same as a grade 4 or 5 on Higher. Your Lift College tutor will help you pick your tier before we book you in for exams.

How many exam papers are there, and are they calculator or non-calculator?

GCSE Maths (AQA 8300) is assessed by three equally weighted written papers, each 1 hour 30 minutes and out of 80 marks (240 marks in total). Paper 1 is non-calculator. Paper 2 and Paper 3 are calculator papers. You must sit all three papers in the same series and at the same tier.

When can I sit the GCSE Mathematics exams?

AQA GCSE Mathematics 8300 is examined in May/June each year, with a second full series in November open to candidates aged 16 or over at the start of the academic year. All three papers are sat in the same series and at the same tier. On +Exams we enter you and book your seat at a Tutors & Exams centre for the series you are ready for.

Where will I sit the exams?

At one of the ten Tutors & Exams centres across England: Birmingham, Bolton, Coventry, Doncaster, High Wycombe, Mitcham, Newcastle, Romford, St Neots and Taunton. Use the centre finder on this page to see your nearest. Exams are always sat in person at an approved centre; GCSE Mathematics cannot be sat online.

How does paying work?

You pay monthly by subscription, or annually up front at the price shown in the plan card. You can pay today and save up to 17% on every payment, with your price fixed for life, or start with a 7-day free trial and pay nothing until day 8. There is no contract and no credit agreement, and you can cancel from your account at any time. Every payment is covered by 14-day money back. On +Exams the AQA entry fee and the Tutors & Exams centre fee are included in the price.

What does the Study option include?

The full course, your named UK tutor, marked practice in every unit, mock papers and AI Study Support.

What if I stop paying?

You simply stop studying. There is no contract, no credit agreement and no debt. You can cancel from your account at any time and there is 14-day money back on every payment.

Can I resit GCSE Maths as an adult or private candidate?

Yes. Adults sit GCSE Maths every year as private candidates, either as a first attempt or as a resit. You do not need to be attached to a school or college. With Lift College, you study AQA 8300 fully online and we help you book a seat as a private candidate at one of our 10 approved exam centres. The main June series runs each May and June, and a November resit series is available for GCSE Maths and English Language.

Which online GCSE Maths course should I choose to resit as an adult?

Lift College's GCSE Mathematics suits adults resitting: it is AQA 8300, with a named UK tutor and marked practice back in 5 to 7 working days, and on +Exams Lift College enters you and books your seat at a Tutors & Exams centre. Whichever course you choose, check it teaches the specification you will sit. GCSE Maths also has a November series, open to candidates aged 16 or over at the start of the academic year, so adults can sit twice a year. Study, without exam entry, is £39.99 a month when you pay today.

What percentage do I need for a grade 4 or grade 5 in GCSE Maths?

Boundaries move slightly each year, but AQA's published grade boundaries for the June 2026 series (out of 240 marks in total) are a useful guide. On Higher tier, grade 4 needed 63 marks (roughly 26%) and grade 5 needed 97 marks (roughly 40%). On Foundation tier, grade 4 needed 154 marks (roughly 64%) and grade 5 needed 187 marks (roughly 78%). Higher tier assesses harder material, so a lower share of the total marks earns the same grade.

Do I need GCSE Maths for nursing, teaching or university?

In most cases yes. Nursing and midwifery degrees typically require GCSE Maths at grade 4 (grade C) or above alongside English and often a science. Primary and secondary teacher training in England requires GCSE Maths, English and (for primary) a science at grade 4 or above. Universities routinely list GCSE Maths at grade 4 as a standard entry requirement across many subjects. Always check the exact grade and any tier requirements on the course page you are applying to.

Can you go to university without maths GCSE?

Sometimes, but most courses ask for it. Universities routinely list GCSE Maths at grade 4 as a standard entry requirement, and nursing, midwifery and teacher training require it. Some courses accept an equivalent such as Functional Skills Maths Level 2, so check yours. Lift College teaches AQA GCSE Mathematics 8300 online from £39.99 a month when you pay today.

Are there GCSE maths and English courses online?

Yes. Lift College runs GCSE maths and English courses online: GCSE Mathematics (AQA 8300) and GCSE English Language (AQA 8700), each £359.99 a year or £39.99 a month when you pay today, with a named UK tutor. Taking 2 courses together gives 5% off. Both have a November exam series as well as May and June.

Can you do GCSE Maths online at home?

Yes. Lift College delivers AQA 8300 GCSE Mathematics fully online from home. You study through video lessons, worked examples and practice papers at your own pace, with UK tutor support by email, phone and live chat. You only travel to sit the three written exams at one of our 10 approved exam centres, in the May and June series or the November series.

Where can I do maths GCSE online?

With Lift College you study AQA 8300 GCSE Maths online with a named UK tutor, for £359.99 a year or £39.99 a month when you pay today. On +Exams (£629.99 a year or £69.99 a month when you pay today) your entry and centre fees are included and your seat is booked at one of 10 Tutors & Exams centres.

Can I study GCSE Maths free online?

If you are 19 or over in England and have not achieved GCSE maths at grade 4 (C) or above, you are legally entitled to fully funded GCSE maths at a college or provider that holds Adult Skills Fund money. Lift College's online GCSE Mathematics is a paid course, £39.99 a month on Study when you pay today, or you can start any plan with a 7-day free trial, with nothing charged until day 8. Study gives you the full course, your named UK tutor and marked practice; exam entry is only on +Exams.

Do I need to attend lessons?

No, all study is online and self-paced. You access lessons, video tutorials, past papers, and tutor feedback through your learner dashboard. The exam itself is sat at an approved exam centre near you.

How long does GCSE Mathematics take?

Most learners take 12 to 18 months from enrolment to sitting the exams, studying 6 to 12 hours a week. There is no minimum study time and no term dates: you can go faster if you study more each week, or take longer, and your subscription runs for as long as you need it. Marked work is returned within 5 to 7 working days.

How much does GCSE Maths cost online with the exams included?

On Lift College's +Exams plan, GCSE Maths is £69.99 a month or £629.99 a year when you pay today, save up to 17% for life, or £79.99 a month or £815.99 a year after a 7-day free trial, with your AQA entry and Tutors & Exams centre fees included and your seat booked for you. The Study plan is £39.99 a month or £359.99 a year when you pay today (£44.99 or £458.99 after the trial); exam entry is only on +Exams.

Should I take GCSE Maths or Functional Skills Maths Level 2?

If a course or employer names GCSE Maths, take the GCSE. If they accept a grade 4 equivalent, Functional Skills Maths Level 2 is quicker, typically 8 to 16 weeks with an on-screen exam, and costs £39.99 a month at Lift College when you pay today, with one exam sitting included.

How much does GCSE Mathematics cost online?

GCSE Mathematics with Lift College is £359.99 a year or £39.99 a month on the Study plan when you pay today: pay for 9 months and get 3 free, with your price fixed for life. Or start for £0 today on the 7-day free trial, then £44.99 a month or £458.99 a year. +Exams, with your exam entry and centre fees included, is £629.99 a year or £69.99 a month when you pay today. Every payment has a 14-day money back guarantee.

Can I start GCSE Mathematics today?

Yes. You can start GCSE Mathematics with Lift College today on the 7-day free trial: you pay nothing today, meet your named UK tutor and start the course, and nothing is charged until day 8. Prefer to pay today? Skip the trial and save up to 17%, with your price fixed for life. After the trial, the Study plan is £44.99 a month, with no contract and 14-day money back on every payment.

How much do other online GCSE Maths courses cost in the UK?

Lift College's GCSE Mathematics is £359.99 for 12 months when you pay today, or £0 today on the 7-day free trial and then £44.99 a month, with no contract and no credit check. Oxbridge Home Learning, NEC, Open Study College and ICS Learn charge £375 to £495 for the course, from their own websites on 21 October 2026. None of these fees includes exams, and nor does our Study plan.

How do I retake maths GCSE as an adult?

Enrol on a GCSE Maths course and sit the exams as a private candidate; you do not need to be attached to a school or college. With Lift College you study AQA GCSE Mathematics 8300 online with a named UK tutor, and on +Exams we enter you and book your seat at one of 10 Tutors & Exams centres for the November or May/June series. Our guide to retaking GCSE Maths and English as an adult walks through each step.

When is the GCSE maths retake?

AQA GCSE Mathematics 8300 is examined twice a year: in May/June, and in November. The November series is open to candidates aged 16 or over at the start of the academic year, so most adults resitting can choose either series. All three papers are sat in the same series and at the same tier.

Is there a GCSE maths resit course online?

Yes. Lift College's GCSE Mathematics online course is the same AQA 8300 course whether it is your first attempt or a resit. You choose Foundation or Higher tier with your tutor, and you do not have to decide until entry. Marked work comes back within 5 to 7 working days, and on +Exams your resit entry and exam seat are booked for you.

Are there GCSE maths courses for adults online?

Yes. Lift College's online GCSE Maths course is open to anyone aged 14 or over, with no formal entry qualifications and no upper age limit. Adults study AQA 8300 from home with a named UK tutor and sit the same three papers as school candidates at a Tutors & Exams centre.

Can I retake maths GCSE online free?

If you are 19 or over in England and have not achieved GCSE maths at grade 4 (C) or above, you are legally entitled to fully funded GCSE maths at a college or provider that holds Adult Skills Fund money. Lift College's online GCSE Mathematics is a paid course, £39.99 a month on Study when you pay today, and you can start any plan with a 7-day free trial, with nothing charged until day 8. Exam entry is only on +Exams.

How much does it cost to resit GCSE maths?

With Lift College, GCSE Maths is £39.99 a month on Study or £69.99 a month on +Exams when you pay today. +Exams includes your AQA entry fee and Tutors & Exams centre fee, with your seat booked for you; Study does not include exam entry. For exam-only fees, see the cost of resitting GCSEs as an adult.

Do I have to resit maths GCSE at Higher tier?

No. You can resit at Foundation or Higher tier. Foundation is graded 1 to 5 and Higher is graded 4 to 9, with grade 3 allowed. A grade 4 or 5 on Foundation is worth exactly the same as a grade 4 or 5 on Higher, and your Lift College tutor helps you pick your tier before you are entered.

Is this GCSE maths course for adults the same exam as school?

Yes. Adults on this course sit the same AQA GCSE Mathematics 8300 papers as school candidates, with the same grading and the same certificate. It is regulated by Ofqual, qualification number 601/4608/4.

Can I do my GCSEs online for free?

You can study GCSE maths and English for free in some cases: adults aged 19 or over in England without a grade 4 in those subjects are legally entitled to fully funded courses at a college or provider that holds Adult Skills Fund money. Paid online courses, including Lift College's, charge a fee, and every Lift College plan starts with a 7-day free trial, with nothing charged until day 8. The exams are always sat in person at a centre.

Can I take a GCSE exam online?

No. You can study GCSE Maths online, but the three written papers are always sat in person at an approved exam centre. On Lift College's +Exams plan your AQA entry and centre fees are included and your seat is booked at one of 10 Tutors & Exams centres across England.

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