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A Star Equivalency
UK Leaders in the support and delivery of GCSE Equivalency Testing since 2002.
Average rating: 4.8 out of 5 from 857 Reviews
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I had a very good experience. The time is going to pass very quickly during the exam. Study material is very helpful but not a single complete descriptive model answer is given. Overall it was good.
Highly recommend A Star. Buying their course is important to Pass the test.
Highly recommend A Star. Buying their course is important to Pass the test.
Prompt and useful customer service always, and they did what they said they would do.
I did English, maths and science. The maths and science learning content is great. For the English the learning content isn’t great, you can’t really teach the content through a read it yourself platform. Instead I’d recommend using the recorded YouTube videos as they are super useful. However, make sure they activate them for you, I had ask to get mine activated but lost some time realizing that they actually existed and then getting access to them.
With that said, I did all three exams in about four weeks and would definitely recommend A Star.
It was very well organised
I needed to resit my English, Science, and Maths with A Star Equivalency, it was all very easy, the exams were well prepared, and my results came back earlier than expected.
The entire process was smooth and hassle-free, thanks to their outstanding customer service. They were always available to answer my questions and provided clear explanations at every step. The instructions for the test were straightforward, making it easy to understand and complete. I highly recommend A Start for anyone needing to take an equivalency test. Their professionalism and support make the experience stress-free and efficient.
very good
very good you can choose a date from a calendar that shows the price like booking a flight or a hotel very informative and natural
very good as you type in the name you need to be shown so you could choose add your middle names
very good service i used it in two occasions and the results were available in the second morning after the test
very good service and very kind people in the team.
I greatly thank you to A star equivalency staff who supported me to get arrange GCSE English equivalency. Also, the examiner guided me well. I am proud of my results. A best equivalency test provider.
The support staff ,exam team and the examiners were so cool and amazing in guided me in everything I needed . I have passed both Mathematics and English with good grades.Thank you all 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Best equivalency test with proper instructions, proper reminders. Past papers really helped to pass the exam
very easy to download.
Very good service that is worth the price.
Very good course which needs to be supplemented with the online A Star Equivalency lectures available for free.
This product was very useful to me especially because my test was at the busiest time. It gives you the peace of mind that you would be able to book your exam in short notice.
Excellent materials
It was a good choice to take my English exam with A Star Equivalency. The resources were really helpful and the exam was far less stressful than exams I have completed in the past
Great service and easy to access. I love that for those like myself that work full time can sit exams on Saturday.
It is quite pricey, so I am surprised that we have to pay for our certificate to be sent to us.
The online course and the materials for revision were helpful in preparing for the exams
I selected Astar for my English GCSE equivalency after seeing its positive reviews. My choice was justified when I scored a level 5.
I completed the online Science course as I was in Spain and needed to complete my Science for my PGCE in England coming in September. The course itself whether online or on paper is very well structured, by topic, activities and exam practice questions which is incredibly useful for the examination itself. I then did my exam and the team are brilliant at setting you at ease and making sure that everything is done and you can opt for fast track, which I did in order to get my results quickly for my PGCE beginning in September. I am so happy I have achieved my pass in this exam and cannot thank A Star enough for providing an excellent service for equivalency examinations and cannot thank them enough. Now, onto PGCE in Primary.
Plus the customer support is also fantastic, always prompt and at hand to give advice as well.
A Star Equivalency is brilliant and their resources helped me with my exam. The staff are also very professional. Thank you.
I purchased the course on 3rd July to allow me to get onto my PGCE + QTS for September. My aim was to get it done before i started, so I booked it in for 30th July (3/4 weeks later) and I got my results today (06/08) and passed with a higher grade than predicated.
As a native English speaker, I was apprehensive about purchasing the course due to reviews on many sites, however I am very pleased that I did.
I purchased the whole course which included: 6 mocks (2 were marked and feedback within 2/3 working days). The feedback was reasonable, I would say it would be worth booking an additional tutor session just to go through the feedback as I was getting between 53-57% (Grade 5) with only a few marks off a Grade 6 (61%) and it helped remarkably.
The online webinars for English on a Thursday, were really helpful
The customer service is great, the online chat is amazing (if you don’t want to wait on the phone)
The process of booking the course is straightforward, but what I would say is that to avoid any additional costs is book an exam 4/6 weeks from the day you book the course. it gives you an aim and target and an opportunity to resit in time.
When it comes to getting the results, just check your account (They say you get an email but i didn’t and just kept checking the account)
Overall, highly recommend the course with pack as it gives you everything you need, including the webinars and the only take away I would give is; make notes, make flash cards, ask questions in chat webinars and maybe contact one of the people in the group – to share ideas and feedback.
I am so glad I was recommended to use A Star Equivalency. Sam, the webinar tutor is incredible and really helped me, always making me feel like I can do it, and positive. I have never taken science at a GCSE level, so the last time I studied was 30 years ago! This course took me longer than I thought it would initially (10 months). It was very scary coming in on a webinar where the course work had already begun, and more clarity on the start of a course would have helped.
But once I got my head around it, and made a consistent and frequent study schedule, I enjoyed learning the content. A Star staff were always available and quick to reply to queries and were helpful and compassionate. Highly, highly recommend this service!!!
The customer support was fantastic. I was able to manage for a suitable date to proceed with booking for the exam date. I’ve asked the support agent to call me and to order my booking for a date that was previously filled with candidates. I was very satisfied with their service and I have passed my exam in a very good conditions. I wish to successfuly pass the exam and join my chosen university soon.
Brilliant!
A very well run organisation. Highly recommended.
Resat my biology this week and passed today. Easy to order and follow
instructions, on the day the whole process was brilliant, the gentleman was so calm and amazing in guiding me into the exam so it doesn’t feel so scary. Thank you
The exam was easy to access and the examiner was friendly and helpful.
I am so glad to have an A-star equivalency website. I have studied for my English GCSE and followed all the instructions to pass. I am so delighted with my results; I will recommend A star equivalency to a lot of people
Second attempt of trying to pass science. First was combined & I purchase the course as well. Did not really help me. Second attempt was biology with exam and fast track only. I used MME premium and that helped with my revision and confidence 100% recommend.
My experience with A Star Equivalency for GCSE Maths, English exams was highly positive. The combination of expert instruction, excellent preparation resources, supportive teaching, and a well-organized exam environment makes it an ideal choice for anyone needing to obtain their GCSE equivalency. I highly recommend A Star Equivalency to students seeking a reliable and effective way to achieve their educational goals.
Been able to choose different dates including Saturday has been very useful especially as I had to resit I did pay for fast track on result so currently awaiting results sat Thursday so 2 working days will be Monday.
Would definitely recommend though the revision books and guidance been great
I used a star equivalency three times:
1) GCSE Maths which I passed on the first attempt.
2) GCSE English which I failed on the first attempt and passed on the resit.
Everything from a star was absolutely spot on:
– communication was phenomenal with real agents plus constant reminders.
– instructions were extremely clear and easy to follow.
– members of staff and invigilators were friendly, competent and helpful.
I was a bit skeptical in the beginning and I was almost forced to use this provider by my university, however, I am so glad I ended up using them because they helped me achieving my goals with patience and professionalism.
Thank you so much to the a star equivalency team. Keep up your great work and continue to help people.
I was very nervous in the beginning as it has been almost 10 years since I last sat an exam.
I spoke to the staff member called Jayden and he explained everything thoroughly to me and put up with the series of questions I had.
He also reassured me that it’s not as daunting as it sounds and that it’s practically a normal short exam but just someone watching you via webcam and that’s it.
The service provided is truly exceptional. I purchased the Maths foundation course and Joe’s skillful delivery of the course materials ensured my complete understanding of the content, preparing me effectively for my exam. I appreciate the high level of expertise and dedication demonstrated by the A star team. Thank you for the outstanding service.
I purchased three GCSE equivalent tests: maths, English, and science. The A-star equivalents were amazing. They were clear in giving instructions and willing to guide if you needed any help with downloading the tests. I could type the answers and also take pictures of the tests. I passed all my tests.
I have successfully sat for all three (English, Maths and Biology) equivalency exams using A Star. Communication is fantastic with incredibly prompt replies. Will certainly recommend A Star to anyone looking to complete their equivalent tests.
Great Thursdays online meetings for exam preparation. Exam was smooth , easy to follow, I requested a fast track and received my result very quick.
I will recommend this provider to others.
Would highly recommend A star equivalency. Great service, fast communication, straightforward process. I paid for the course as well as the test itself and it was very helpful to have the mock tests prior to the actual exam. 10/10 service 👍
Thank you, I am very happy with all the materials provided, online webinar sessions and the smooth test process itself.
The digital certificate should be available as soon as the results are known. I don’t understand why it needs to be ordered separately and extra time taken to receive it. I paid for 48 hour test results, however the digital certificate arrived 84 hours later.
I completed the biology course with Astar and the experience was good. I sat my exam on Friday and recieved my results that I passed first time with a Grade 7!! I can now go onto my teaching course 🙂
I purchased the full course with all the learning materials at the start of December. I attended the online lessons with Sam and also used the youtube videos to help me. I made notes on everything, made cue cards, revised every day and did all the revision questions and past papers that Astar sent with the course. This really helped me with understanding how the exam would be. Anything I got wrong in the past papers, I would learn again. Remember the revision questions because it is helpful, as the questions are similar to the exam. The exam itself was very easy to follow and was delivered smoothly. I didn’t manage to finish all the exam questions on time so do try time management.
If anyone is debating on doing the course, do it! Give yourself a good few months to learn the course properly as there is a lot. And eventhough all the materials are expensive, it was really helpful so I would recommend buying it as I wouldn’t have been able to pass without it. Astar itself are really helpful with customer service and answering questions. The only reason I gave 4 stats was due to the pricing. As paying to rearrange the exam, £60 for fast track and £20 for a certificate is unnecessarily expensive.
Good luck to anyone taking the exam and I hope this review helps you!
A star Equivalency have been easily contactable and helpful. The reason I have only awarded 3 stars is because as I didn’t book the course with the exam, I wasn’t given enough details about the exam. The topics which would be covered in the exam were difficult to find and previous to the exam I was unaware of the duration of the exam. The only information I was given about the exam was the instructions for the day of the exam. However, the staff at A Star Equivalency are helpful and kind, so it made not knowing much about the exam previous to sitting it ok.
Hi Aileen,
We always recommend purchasing the course, as it provides all you need to pass the exam. However, please rest assured that crucial information such as, the specification, Exam duration, pass mark and past papers can all be found freely and clearly labelled on the exam pages. If you cannot find these please just give us a call and we would be happy to help.
I have completed the biology course with Astar and the experience was good. I sat my exam on Friday and recieved my results that I passed first time with a Grade 7!! I can now go onto my teaching course 🙂
I purchased the full course with all the learning materials at the start of December. I attended the online lessons with Sam and also used the youtube videos to help me. I made notes on everything, made cue cards, revised every day and did all the revision questions and past papers that Astar sent with the course. This really helped me with understanding how the exam would be. Anything I got wrong in the past papers, I would learn again. Remember the revision questions because it is helpful, as the questions are similar to the exam. The exam itself was very easy to follow and was delivered smoothly. I didn’t manage to finish all the exam questions on time so do try time management.
If anyone is debating on doing the course, do it! Give yourself a good few months to learn the course properly as there is a lot. And eventhough all the materials are expensive, it was really helpful so I would recommend buying it as I wouldn’t have been able to pass without it. Astar itself are really helpful with customer service and answering questions. The only reason I gave 4 stats was due to the pricing. As paying to rearrange the exam, £60 for fast track and £20 for a certificate is unnecessarily expensive.
Good luck to anyone taking the exam and I hope this review helps you!
Straight forward, got the needed support and guidance. Great experience.Thank u
Thank you very much for giving me the opportunity to achieve a recognised qualification in English Language. One subject I wish I’d gained at secondary school was English, now many years later after studying hard, I have achieved that goal. The study material from A Star Equivalency was excellent, plus any questions regarding the material was answered within a short time. For some reason I felt highly motivated to learn the English language topics; in fact, dare I say it was at times enjoyable. I am super happy to have an English qualification and all thanks to A Star Equivalency.