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!

Had to sit twice. First time I didn’t pass, I used bitesize and gcse books but the exam had questions that wasn’t covered in revision. I bought the course 2nd time and passed at level 8. Giving it 4 stars as the process was easy to book, exam was comfortable and examiner lovely. Didn’t need to contact about anything A star sorted it all out remotely keeping me in the loop. But they do force your hand in buying the course which is so expensive. So I really reccomend buying the course unless you are a biology wizz as your more likley to get a pass. The course is good and webinars helpful. You do need a good knowledge of biology as the exam ia hard and the study in depth, or be prepared to pack the study in. I think combined would be eaiser for general knowledge. Overall I am pleased, and now I’m able to start my teacher training. Thanks A star.

After having 2 failed attempts, I made sure that in my third I used the activity booklets, and it made all the difference. I passed with flying colours! It’s taken me a year to pass, but it’s been worth it! Make sure you do lots of practise papers!

Had a great experience with A Star Equivalency, was very worried before taking the biology exam but I revised non-stop. Passed the exam first time with a very high grade, never thought I would achieve a grade so high! Thank you A Star Equivalency for allowing me to achieve this grade and start my PGCE degree )

I just booked my GCSE biology with A star through A star web page chat. The A star representor Mr. Josh helped me to book the course and with payment. I am really pleased with the way he listens to my queries patiently. It was easy, fast and smooth way to book. Really Mr. Josh has full knowledge that’s why he was able to assist. I would recommend A star specially Mr. Josh’s support.