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GCSE English Equivalency Test
GCSE English Equivalency Test
The A star equivalency testing service enables you to book and take your GCSE English equivalency test at home.
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GCSE English Equivalency Online Exam for Teaching, Nursing, & Other Courses
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2 Hour 10 Minute Exam
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Recommended by Training Providers - Lowest Cost Exam Guaranteed
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New Online Course for 24-25 New Course
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For Questions & Support Call 020 8135 8868
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GCSE English Equivalency Online Course 24/25
The A Star Equivalency GCSE English online course for the 2024/2025 academic year provides everything you need to pass the GCSE English equivalency test.
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Full Past Papers
AI Marking
Progress Tracking
Online Delivery
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How do I prepare for the GCSE English Equivalency Test?
Assessment Objectives and Guidance
Our assessment objectives are benchmarked against recognised examination criteria.
A Star English Equivalency Exam Specification
GCSE English Equivalency Exam Writing Questions
See the style of writing questions from your actual exam.
The writing section is important as it is 40% of your assessment.
Sign up for our online course for free via the following link to access these writing questions.
English practice writing paper
Equivalency Sample Paper
Sign up to our online course for free via the following links to access our GCSE English equivalency test practice papers, mark schemes and inserts.
Practice Paper
Mark Scheme
Insert
Ask the community
A star Equivalency has set up a Facebook support group to help every Equivalency student.
Take a look at the A star Equivalency Facebook Group.
Everything you need in one place
With our course options, you get all the materials you need to revise for and pass the exam, with full practice questions, revision notes and past papers.
Specifically designed for the exam
The course has been specifically designed to match the content of the exam. We pride ourselves on providing you with genuine past papers and sample papers designed by examiners.
Online Delivery
Our courses are entirely online, with no physical resources required, so you can access them from anywhere with an internet connection.
The materials are available around the clock, providing the flexibility to study whenever it suits you best. See our
equivalency online course page for more details.
Make a study plan
Making a study plan to pass your Equivalency Test is a good place to start. Plan out when you want to revise and how you want to revise.
Start revising early
Start your revision early. Give yourself enough time to cover the entire course without needing to rush. When you consistently score 60% or above in your mock exams and topic tests, it’s a strong indication that you’re ready for the real exam.
Do lots of practice papers and questions
Exam-paper practice is the most important thing you can do to step-up your revision. This is why the A star course comes with several high-quality past papers and sample exam papers, so you know what you expect from the real exam.
Contact our expert exam team
Contact our expert exam team to receive advice about which qualification is best suited for your situation, or call 020 8135 8868 to book now.
English Equivalency Exam Grade Boundaries
We closely monitor all exam results, how these change over time, and regularly alter our grade boundaries to reflect these fluctuations.
This analytical approach ensures that our exams are always up to date in terms of their level of difficulty, and match the specifications they are benchmarked against.
GCSE English Equivalency Grade Boundaries
| Grade | Marks | Percentage |
| Grade A*, A**, (9) | 79/100 | 79%+ |
| Grade A*-, (8) | 73/100 | 73%+ |
| Grade A-, A, A+, (7) | 68/100 | 68%+ |
| Grade B+, (6) | 61/100 | 61%+ |
| Grade B-, B, (5) | 54/100 | 54%+ |
| Grade C-, C, C+ (4) | 48/100 | 48%+ |
| Grade 3 | 35/100 | 35%+ |
| Grade 2 | 23/100 | 23%+ |
| Grade 1 | 10/100 | 10%+ |
Unclassified: 0-9 Marks 0%
How is the English GCSE Equivalency Exam Marked and Graded?
The A Star Equivalency English exam is 2 hours 10 minutes long, and is out of 100 marks. The first 60 marks of the paper consists of reading questions, and the remaining 40 marks is a single writing question.
Note: Training Providers will require a minimum of 4 (equivalent to an old C grade) or in Wales a 6 (equivalent to an old B grade).
Frequently Asked Questions
The following is a list of things you will need on the day of your exam:
- An internet connection capable of sustaining a video call (please make sure to do a test video call before the day of your exam)
- A web cam and audio set up
- An acceptable form of ID
- A pen and lined paper
- A Smartphone (to submit your answers if you complete them on paper).
The online test is straightforward.
On the day of your exam, click the Google Meets link sent to you, and the invigilator will then share the exams system. You will read the questions on-screen, and then have the option of typing out your answers in the spaces provided, or handwriting them.
If you handwrite your answers on paper, then you will need to scan the paper in at the end of the exam. You do not need any technical knowledge to do the exam online, simply a stable internet connection and a web camera.
The A Star Equivalency English specification guide outlines what is in the English Equivalency examination and how it is assessed.
Since English is the most predominant medium of communication in the UK, good English skills are extremely important. We have worked to deliver a high-quality GCSE English Equivalency syllabus that is transparent about its expectations.
A well-known saying is that ‘repetition is the mother of skill’. English Language examinations are testing you for many different skills at once, so it is vital that you make time to practise, practise, practise.
If you know you will require an English GCSE Equivalency, we would always encourage starting your preparation as early as possible.
The English equivalency exam is one 2-hour 10 minute English Language equivalency exam, consisting of 100 marks, with 60 being for reading and 40 writing.
An easy-to-follow breakdown of the English equivalency exam content (including assessment objectives) is included here, in the English Equivalency test guide.
You require a GCSE English Equivalency qualification for entry into a higher education course which accepts GCSE equivalencies.
Courses which do this typically include Teaching QTS (minimum of a C/4), Nursing, and Midwifery.
The best preparation for your exam is the online course materials, which contains everything you need to pass your exam.
The course includes:
- Comprehensive Revision Notes
- Practice Questions for Every Topic
- Smart Progress Tracking
- Full Past Past Papers and Sample Papers
- AI Marking with Instant Feedback
A Star Equivalency Testing has been the leader in delivering Equivalency Tests since 2002.
As a result, our certificates are accepted by most training providers.
If you have any concerns or questions regarding your training provider, please email [email protected] and we will offer our assistance.
Past papers are included in your online course!
Each one with come with a detailed mark scheme and AI marking with instant feedback, to help you be as prepared as possible.
Yes!
We offer the option of a paper based exam. Please follow this link to see our paper based exam product.
To find out what you need in order to sit an online exam, and for information about what will happen on the day, please see the Equivalency test instructions using the link below.
A Star Equivalency Test Instructions
These instructions will be sent to every learner when they book an exam with A Star Equivalency.
UCL will only accept a level 5 for all GCSE English qualifications and equivalencies.
In order to get booked in for an extra time exam, you MUST call 020 8135 8868 or email [email protected] to discuss your requirements.
It may take longer to get booked in for an exam as we verify your evidence of extra time.
Please be aware:
Due to the extended nature of an extra time exam and invigilator availability, it is not possible to sit these exams in every available exam slot.
Book now choose date later exams expire after 1 year after purchase.
GCSE English Equivalency Exam & Course
| Exam Only | Exam and Course | |
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| Lowest cost online examination Lowest cost online examination | ||
| Online examination Online examination | ||
| Certificate included Certificate included | ||
| Comprehensive Revision Notes Comprehensive Revision Notes | ||
| Practice Questions for Every Topic Practice Questions for Every Topic | ||
| Smart Progress Tracking Smart Progress Tracking | ||
| Full Past Papers and Sample Papers Full Past Papers and Sample Papers | ||
| AI Marking with Instant Feedback AI Marking with Instant Feedback |
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A* star equivalency have been an amazing company to use for gaining my GCSE equivalence to be able to follow my dream of becoming a teacher. It was an easy process to go through and I was so pleased to have passed first time. I would highly recommend this company to anyone who needs a qualification for their career.
Good service and very responsive
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.
I never studied in school and found English boring but obviously realised how essential it is for everything. I had to choose a provider for equivalency testing and glad I came to this site. They have been really helpful.
Overall, it was a positive experience and the course was very helpful in order to pass the exam. thank you
I recommend A star Equivalency to everyone, lovely service, kind member of staff and very professional and organised
Not for me
All went as planned and managed to pass on the first attempt which I am chuffed about
Really ood team that helped me to prepare for the exams and gave me the materials I needed to pass
No issues