A Star Equivalency
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A Star Equivalency - What We Do
A Star Equivalency provides leading support for maths, English and science equivalency tests. From revision materials to a comprehensive online course, we offer everything needed to support students through their exams.
Whether you are applying for initial teacher training through a university, a SCITT programme, or another course, we are here to help.
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Comprehensive Online Courses Designed to Improve Your Chances of Passing
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GCSE Equivalency Tests that are Accepted by Universities, ITT's and SCITT's
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Get into Uni, an apprenticeship, or get your dream job with the A Star equivalency tests
A Star Equivalency Online Course 2026
Prepare for your A Star Equivalency test with our specialised courses via our bespoke online learning platform, tailored to the exams you’re sitting and filled with fantastic features like practice questions, full past papers, AI marking, and progress tracking, all designed to give you the very best support.
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100% online GCSE equivalency course
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Specific for the exam you are taking
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Revision, practice questions & videos
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AI marking with instant feedback
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Full past papers and mock exams
Why choose A Star Equivalency?
A Star Equivalency is the UK’s leading provider of GCSE equivalency tests since 2002.
Unbeatable Support
We support every student with their equivalency test preparation.
High Quality Exams
GCSE Equivalency tests are set to match the standard expected for an official qualification.
Flexible Choice of Dates
Flexible choice of GCSE Equivalency Test dates, times and locations.
Proven Track Record
A Star Equivalency Testing have proven track record in QTS Equivalency Testing since 2002.
Widely Recognised
A Star Equivalency Testing is recognised by most schools, colleges & universities
Professional Administration
Professional administration of Equivalency exams under JCQ (Joint Council for Qualifications) Regulations
Online & Paper Based Exams
Latest technology used in online equivalency exams making them more convenient and accessible for all learners.
Supportive Invigilation
Professional invigilators trained to Ofqual standards to ensure the integrity of exams whislt providing compasionate support.
Certification
Anti-fraud certificates feature a Unique Identification Code linking the certificate to named examinee’s results.
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About A Star Equivalency test
The GCSE Equivalency Tests are a series of examinations in Maths, English, Science and Biology that follow the UK curriculum and provide learners with an opportunity to take an exam at any time of the year.
GCSE Equivalency Tests are intended for students who cannot evidence they have achieved a standard equivalent to grade C / 4 or above in the GCSE examinations. The equivalency exam result is used as an alternative to completing a GCSE for the purpose of meeting the entry requirements of post graduate courses including teacher training and nursing programmes. It is not a GCSE qualification.
A Star Equivalency Testing has been the leader in delivering Equivalency Tests since 2002 and our certificates are accepted by the vast majority of teacher training providers as well as some nursing and midwifery course providers as well.
At the request of many training providers and students alike we provide online GCSE equivalency tests as well as the traditional paper based exams.
To do these exams you require a computer with camera, microphone, keyboard, a stable internet connection and a phone with the ability to scan or photograph. No special hardware, software or training is required.
Results usually take a maximum of 10 working days after you sit the Equivalency Test. Candidates are sent official notification via email. A certificate is sent shortly after the result. If you require a quick turnaround of results (2 working days) we offer an equivalency results fast track service. Please select this option when making a booking.
With our course options, you get all the materials you need to revise effectively. Additionally, we also have webinar tutorials to help prepare learners, which is inclusive of the exam booking fee.
Candidates can re-sit Equivalency Test by rebooking directly through the site. Our resit support service will help you with preparing for your resit to help you reach the pass mark on the next exam.
- Our exam fees and course options are cost effective.
- We have free resources to help learners revise.
- All the home study materials for our exams can be readily purchased online and are inexpensive.
- High quality, professionally written exam papers which are well supported, professionally administered.
- Equivalency exams are professionally assessed and results are returned promptly, within 10 working days, or 2 with fast track!
- We offer our examinees a range of options that provide flexibility.
- We also offer a broad range of equivalency training options to support equivalency test examinees.
UCL is one of the leading Universities in the country and are happy to accept the A Star Equivalency test results in Maths, English, Science and Biology as a way of meeting their entry requirements into teacher training. Please note, you will need to achieve a grade 5 in this qualification to gain access onto the UCL course as they only accept grade 5 qualifications for all GCSE and equivalencies.
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PGCE in Wales can sometimes be different in terms of the entry requirements. Sometimes a B grade is requested for access onto teacher training routes in Wales.
