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Apply to sit your GCSE, AS Level or A Level examinations with North West Education Hub.

Before you begin, have the information and documents below ready. This will help you complete your application quickly and accurately.

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Before you begin

Prepare once. Apply with confidence.

Having the right information and documents ready will help you complete your application quickly and avoid delays. Check the six preparation cards below before you start.

6Things to prepare

1Online application

0GUESSWORK

Your Exam Details

Know exactly what you want to sit

Have the details of the examinations you want to sit, including:

Qualification — GCSE, AS Level or A Level
Subject
Awarding Organisation — for example, AQA or OCR
Specification Code
Exam Series — for example, November 2026 or Summer 2027
Tier or option, where applicable

Not sure which exam you need?

If you are studying with a tutor, school, college or learning provider, check the exact qualification, awarding organisation and specification code with them before applying. If you are still unsure, contact our Exams Team.

Your UCI, If You Have One

Have you taken UK examinations before?

If you have previously taken GCSE, AS Level or A Level examinations, you may already have a Unique Candidate Identifier, known as a UCI. It normally stays with you throughout your examination history.

What does a UCI look like?

A UCI is a 13-character Unique Candidate Identifier. It will usually look similar to this:

123450123456A

Where can I find it?

Look on previous examination documentation such as a Statement of Entry, or ask your previous school, college or examination centre.

Do not know your UCI?

That is fine. You can still apply. If you have had a UCI but cannot find it, tell us during your application. Please do not guess or create one.

Photo Identification

Have your identification ready

Please have a clear copy of an accepted form of photographic identification ready to upload. Your name and date of birth should match the details entered on your application.

Passport
UK photocard driving licence or provisional driving licence
EU national identity card
PASS-accredited proof of age card

Do not have photo ID?

You can still apply by completing our Candidate No Photo ID Form. An independent adult of appropriate professional standing who knows you personally must verify your identity and confirm that your photograph is a true likeness.

This could include a headteacher, teacher, healthcare professional, magistrate, solicitor, bank manager, employer or senior manager.

Complete the form before starting your application

That way it is ready to upload when requested.

Download No Photo ID Form

Recent Photograph

A clear, recognisable image

Please have a recent, clear colour photograph of yourself ready to upload. Your photograph should:

Clearly show your head and shoulders
Show your full face
Be well lit
Be a recent and recognisable image of you
Not contain filters or effects

Why we need it

Your photograph will form part of your candidate record and will help us verify your identity during the examination process.

Access Arrangements

Tell us about your needs when you apply

If you have previously received Access Arrangements or believe you may require them, have any existing evidence or documentation available.

Previous Access Arrangement documentation
Form 8 or Form 9, where applicable
Assessment reports
Evidence from your previous school, college or examination centre

Please provide the evidence you already hold before arranging a new assessment. Our SENCo will review it and advise whether anything further is required.

A £120 Assessment and Review Fee may apply.

Read About Access Arrangements

Taking A Level Science?

Biology, Chemistry or Physics

If you are booking A Level Biology, Chemistry or Physics, we will ask you about your Science Practical Endorsement.

If you previously completed a Practical Endorsement, have your examination details or evidence available. In some circumstances, a previously achieved Practical Endorsement may be carried forward, subject to the relevant requirements and verification.

Have not completed the endorsement?

Tell us when you apply. We will advise you about the practical provision required and any additional fees before your entry is confirmed.

Read About Science Practicals

Useful reminders

A Few Things To Know

Open the topic that applies to you before starting your application.

Returning Candidate?

If you previously registered or sat examinations with North West Education Hub, tell us during your application so we can identify your existing candidate record.

Don't Know Your UCI?

That is fine. You can still submit your application. If you previously had a UCI but cannot find it, tell us during your application. Please do not guess it.

Require Access Arrangements?

Tell us when you apply and have any existing evidence ready. Do not wait until your examination entry has been confirmed to tell us about your requirements.

Partner Booking?

If a school, Local Authority, Council, Learning Partner, tuition provider or another organisation is arranging or funding your examinations, have their contact details, reference, purchase order number or Learning Partner code ready.

Final check

Before You Press Start

Have you got everything you need?

Examination details, including specification code where known
Your UCI, if you have one
Photo ID or a completed Candidate No Photo ID Form
A recent head-and-shoulders photograph
Access Arrangement evidence, where applicable
Science Practical Endorsement information, where applicable
School, Council or Learning Partner details, where applicable

Ready to book?

Ready To Book Your Exams?

Have everything you need?

Complete your application online and our Exams Team will review your examination selections, supporting information and any additional requirements.

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