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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 712 Reviews
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I needed to complete an science equivalency test at very short notice (4 days) for a job! I found the whole experience from booking the exam to getting my fast track really smooth and quick.
The staff was absolutely amazing, helpful and very supportive and I cannot thank them enough for getting me through this very stressful period. I highly recommend A Star equivalency.
I needed to complete an science equivalency test at very short notice (4 days) for a job! I found the whole experience from booking the exam to getting my fast track really smooth and quick.
The staff was absolutely amazing, helpful and very supportive and I cannot thank them enough for getting me through this very stressful period. I highly recommend A Star equivalency.
Amazing service, dedicated and friendly staff really very helpful with everything I needed .I highly would recommend Astar equivalency
Thank you so 💓 much
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Amazing service, dedicated and friendly staff really very helpful with everything I needed .I highly would recommend Astar equivalency
Thank you so 💓 much
It has been a successful choice %
Needed to complete an equivalency test at very short notice as I was unable to track down my O level results from 40 years ago! Found the whole experience from booking the exam to getting my fast track results to be efficient, reliable and painless. The practice materials were particularly helpful, thank you!
Needed to complete an equivalency test at very short notice as I was unable to track down my O level results from 40 years ago! Found the whole experience from booking the exam to getting my fast track results to be efficient, reliable and painless. The practice materials were particularly helpful, thank you!
From the beginning, A Star has been supportive in ensuring that I had everything I needed to pass my exams. Having someone on the end of the phone who is calm and collected really helps when things do not go to plan. This has been the most stressful summer I’ve ever endured in gaining qualifications in order for me to progress into teaching.
Materials and past papers really do help, and I would always advise anyone if you can afford it – get the whole course.
Thank you A Star!
Booked my Maths exam online and received confirmation straight away. The day of the course I had several emails giving me updates of what I needed to do for the exam. The exam itself was really easy to access with the instructions from the invigilator and the submitting of work was very easy too. Great service.
I really appreciate the help provided by A star team from enquiry to final exam. A star Live chat service demonstrates a very effective service, I got prompt and precise response during the consultation stage. I received the course material within 3 working days after placing the order. I have to say that I benefited a lot from the Course + Tutorials package , though focusing on the course material and attending the weekly Tutorials, I built up my confidence step by step during the past 8 weeks. I would like to express my heartfelt thanks to A star exam team for the help provided to set up fundamental tests account, schedule technical test, and arrange final test. Also, email alerts during the last 24 hours are very considerable.
I would recommend A start to anyone looking to sit the exams.
Thank you, “A Star Equivalency” Team!
Had a wonderful experience with A Star Equivalency. From starting till the very end, I had all the support and guidance from the very friendly staff. Booking GCSE Equivalency Test with Fast Track is very easy and effective way to meet the eligibility needed for academic and professional career progression.
I was a bit nervous on the exam day as it was computer based and I was appearing for such a lengthy test after 9 years. But the invigilator was very polite and had positive approach which gave me confidence.
However one major and basic feature that should be added to the exam system is the highlighting feature which will save time and anxiety during the paper. Secondly, the issuance of paper certificate should be included within the equivalency test instead of charging it separately.
I’m happy to say that the “Fast Track” option is working correctly. In two days, I receive the exam result.
Great job, A Star Equivalency!
I must start by thanking everyone in the A Star team for all the support and excellent advice you have given me throughout my preparations. You guys are awesome, and I will wholeheartedly recommend your institution to everyone out there trying to achieve an equivalency GCSE grade in all areas offer by A Star.
The swift response to emails, making and overall organisation for students’ success are amazing. Keep the good work!!
Very supportive than expected in evaluation
Great services all along in each department.
Supports are fantastic, very inclusive and kind.
I would recommend this service for anyone needing to gain a GCSE maths equivalency.
Thank you to the whole team. I looking forward for my maths results and upcoming English test.
Overall, I am happy so far. I give 5 Stars.
Brillant Service! Great communication throughout! I have opted for the maths course which has helped my maths knowledge massively! I didn’t pass the first time around as the nerves got the better of me! However second time around opted for the paper based exam as that’s just me found it a lot less stressful without having to worry about numbering questions and then scanning them on and I have passed! A bit cheeky asking to pay extra for the certificate that’s the only downside. Other than this! Thanks so much! I can now go on with my teacher training.
Brilliant service, fast track is excellent and results are back very quickly. I agree that the paper certificate should be included in the price. Overall good experience and I’m now able to go on to complete my teacher training. Many thanks Astar!
Great choice as a provider to sit your exams! Very professional and quick process. Employees are very helpful. Would defo recommend 👍🏻
Passing is easy, but make it clear on your website what’s the passing mark exactly.
More sample answers should be provided for free.
It’s outrageous that you charge separately for a paper certificate. The test £200 should cover that.
It’s very complex test mixing Paper 1 and Paper 2 questions. Time should be extended by one hour. 30 min for reading, planning, annotations etc and extra 30min for writing.
High achievers require more time to plan and write an outstanding story, article etc.
My feedback is 3h new extended time.
Passing is easy, but make it clear on your website what’s the passing mark exactly.
More sample answers should be provided for free.
It’s outrageous that you charge separately for a paper certificate. The test £200 should cover that.
It’s very complex test mixing Paper 1 and Paper 2 questions. Time should be extended by one hour. 30 min for reading, planning, annotations etc and extra 30min for writing.
High achievers require more time to plan and write an outstanding story, article etc.
My feedback is 3h new extended time.
The course and exam were great. I did not use all of the support and resources available but my experience was great nevertheless. Thank you.
This is an excellent service which made my dream come true. The exam system was easy to understand and it made me comfortable during the exam time.
I undertook the English & Maths equivalency tests online, found the process very easy- from booking, to receiving up to date information. On the test day in itself, the invigilator ensured I was aware and comfortable before the exam started. I received the results and the e-certificate promptly. Thank you for the free samples available on the site.
Would recommend to anyone looking to sit the exams.
A Star Equivalency were very helpful throughout the entire process, from booking the exam to getting the results. The invigilator was super kind, patient, and have a positive attitude.
I recently had the pleasure of using the website “A Star Equivalency” to take the GCSE English test, and I must say, it was a fantastic experience. I was a bit skeptical about trying an online platform for a similar exam. However, my doubts were quickly put to rest.
From the moment I landed on their website, I was impressed by the user-friendly interface and the clear instructions provided. The process of registering and scheduling my test was seamless, and I appreciated the flexibility to choose a time that suited me best.
On the day of the test, everything went smoothly and the test format was well-structured.
One aspect that stood out to me was the prompt and helpful support provided by the team at A Star Equivalency. Whenever I had a question or needed assistance, their customer service team or the administration was readily available to assist me. After completing the test, I received my results promptly, which was a huge relief. The certificate I received from “A Star Equivalency” is recognized and accepted by various institutions, which is a testament to the credibility of their assessments.
Thank you, “A Star Equivalency” Team!
I just finished the A star Equivalency| GCSE test. Excellent customer service team! The entire procedure was really pleasant and the fast track service was great. I’m glad I passed just in time to begin my PGCE!
Thank you
On the whole, I have been very satisfied with the services provided by A-Star equivalency, as they provided me with the necessary guidance promptly and accurately. The online exam also ran smoothly and straightforward with the invigilator explaining the procedure in detail. If the course material I purchased had also included model answers in addition to the indicators provided, I would have given 5 stars.
I would recommend A Star Equivalency to anyone who needs to get a grade C or above in a GCSE English Equivalency test.
The service from a star was very good and the staff were very helpful and efficient. I would recommend this service for anyone needing to gain a GCSE maths equivalency. The maths foundation exam is very challenging and completing a few past GCSE papers will not be sufficient revision.
I will recommend to do exam from A star equivalency. Very good staff service always happy to help us anytime.
Customer service – excellent.
Webinars – Sam was thorough, knowledgeable and really helpful.
Course notes, revision questions and exam papers, sadly do not reflect the exam difficulty. They were useful to help retrieve knowledge as a basic form. But the exam questions should reflect the level of difficulty, and the material did not.
Exam process – the questions go blank once completed. I found this awkward and not user friendly. Only when you click on the question will it reappear. Not helpful when you want to scroll and review answers either. I found drawing a line to another box not intuitive. It should say, click box and click the answer, as it is this process that draws the line. Instead I wasted time dragging the line from box to box, thinking that was what was required.
Exam content – only 12 questions broken in parts. This meant that of the vast material to learn, you’ll only be tested on a few areas, which I found made it harder.
I paid for the full course and I don’t think it was value for money.
I haven’t got my results, but I doubt I passed based on the difficulty of the exam in comparison to the course material provided. Such a shame as I was feeling positive after completing all the material. The actual exam definitely was a shock, sadly, and will be reflected in my results. I don’t have the money to resit and the process has left me demoralised after all my efforts, and the loss of a teacher training opportunity.
A Star were super helpful throughout the whole process. Always very quick to respond and very accommodating. An excellent service.
A Star were super helpful throughout the whole process. Always very quick to respond and very accommodating. An excellent service.
I had a great experience with A Star Equivalency for my English test. I enjoyed Good Meet platform for my exam as it was very straightforward. The staff was very helpful and polite. I could recommend many students who wish to take their gcses equivalency tests, to try A Star Equivalency.
Brilliantly done with professional communication and arrangement
I would really recommend it to everyone who needs it for their work or further education
I had a wonderful experience with the A Star Equivalency!
The staff is very polite, supportive and helpful. The results were given on time.
Thank you A Star Equivalency for your amazing service!
Overall I have had a great experience with a star equivalency for the English and biology gcse. The customer service on the phone was great and someone named Grace gave me free fast track when I brought the biology course. However in the biology exam there were two questions that did not appear in the course material but overall great experience. Thank you
Absolutely brilliant!
Clear and professional instructions from the outset, reassuring me through the whole process. I purchased the extra course material which I used like a bible and the online videos with Sam were fantastic. Would certainly recommend to anyone needing an equivalency provider, I have used others in the past and A Star surpasses in every way. Thank you so much!
I have an amazing experience with A Star equivalency , everything was very organized and timely. Their staff is very friendly, helpful and supportive. Their online materials were of huge help and very useful. I would recommend them with full confidence and assurance. Thank you A Star for your wonderful services and support.
I have an amazing experience with A Star equivalency , everything was very organized and timely. Their staff is very friendly, helpful and supportive. Their online materials were of huge help and very useful. I would recommend them with full confidence and assurance. Thank you A Star for your wonderful services and support.
I’m delighted to make my path through A Star Equinalency which I found supportive by it’s own unique design and the associated aporoval body such as ofqual. From the beginging, they were able to grab my attention by its easy and simple website designe which is quiet self-explanatory. Then, after my first mail, they gave me the entire solution promptly to my journey towards equivalency tests( English, Maths and Biology) including all the study material both online and offline. Next, the exam peocess was far more easier than my imagination and the invigilators were really helpful. Once I entered into the exam platform it didn’t bother me at all wherther it is online or offline. I feeled the real exam environment with the timer, invigilator and question paper.Besides, the submission process was simple like the physical one. One thing, I must mention, their live chat and reply of any email are super fast I liked it the most. However, in English exam paper if there is a chance to annotate in the question paper that woudl be great for any student who are eager to complete the tests for teaching purpose like me. Finally, thanks to A Star Equivalency for making my journey to re-build my confidence by their excellent support.I’m really feeling relaxed after passing the Maths Equivalency.
I started this course mid-May, it is now mid-July and I have passed with flying colours (much to my shock and delight). The tutorials are fantastic, the course materials are easy to negotiate and the exam itself wasn’t as frightening as I expected. I’m spite of the fact I was asked every question I prayed not to be asked in the exam I passed and couldn’t be more pleased. Big thanks to astarequivalency, next step – teacher training!
I sat the exam very quickly, following the guidance of lovely people. Thank you!
The material I received was helpful. It came with some topic questions and a set of past paper.
The university that I applied for wanted English and Math GCSE. I purchased the courses and picked up the paperwork when I went to England. A Star equivalency were excellent with support, video, advice and the paperwork. I had to retake maths and even with a 7 hour time difference, every time I dealt with A Star everything was very prompt and they really care. I just got accepted for my first choice uni. Thank you so much A Star Team, really appreciate everything. Luke
Excellent experience with A Star equivalency!
I have purchased two courses and exams (English and Biology) with A star equivalency. I can’t wait to say ‘THANK YOU’ to A Satar’s teachers. The teachers are knowledgeable and helpful; the support course materials and Youtube lectures are extremely useful; the customer service replies to me quickly.
I would highly recommend A Star equivalency!
I am extremely happy with the course I found it easy , The course was well structured and the material I received was helpful.
Very easy to book. Communicative team working at A Star.
I’m a bit of a ludite and was afraid of taking such an important exam online but even I managed to navigate my way through it with so added stress.
Fingers crossed I pass
Excellent & smooth… The exam has no complexity at all, and the service is highly satisfactory.
My experience with A Star equivalency was fantastic and I successfully passed my exam, thank you very much. The customer service is fantastic and the course materials are super useful. Joe Davis (who did all the Youtube lectures / course) was also fantastic and I would 100% recommend. Thank you 🙂
I had to do an maths equivalency test last minute and I am so pleased to say that I passed! Would definitely recommend as star as all members of staff are so helpful. Couldn’t have passed without their support so thank you!!
I really appreciate the big support given by A Star Equivalency since the very beginning. I was concerned about revising and practising for the test because I had a small margin of time for it. However, thanks to the service provided by A Star I can say that everything went well in the end. I would truly recommend this Equivalency Training Provider to anyone who needs to take a equivalency test.