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A-Levels & GCSEs
Study A-Levels and GCSEs online with full Pearson Edexcel and AQA specifications. Sit your exams at official UK exam centres, with no upper age limit.
At a glance
- LevelsGCSE & A-Level (3)
- Exam BoardsPearson Edexcel, AQA
- Duration12–24 months
- Study mode100% online
- ExamsAt UK exam centres
Can I study A-Levels and GCSEs online?
Yes – the full Pearson and AQA specifications, sat at UK exam centres
learndirect delivers the official Pearson Edexcel and AQA specifications for GCSEs and A-Levels entirely online. There is no upper age limit. You self-register for the exam at a UK exam centre when you are ready, and your final grade is identical to one earned at a school or college. Most online learners complete a GCSE in 9 to 12 months and an A-Level in 12 to 24 months.
How online A-Levels and GCSEs work
Three steps from enrolment to a recognised exam grade.
Choose your subjects and exam board
Pick from 25+ subjects across GCSE and A-Level. We deliver the full Pearson Edexcel or AQA specification, so your content matches what a school or college would teach.
Study online with tutor support
Self-paced online learning with a personal tutor, mock papers, and full coverage of the specification. You can start any day of the year. Most learners spend 8 to 12 hours per week on a single subject.
Sit your exam at a UK exam centre
You book your exam directly with an official UK exam centre. We provide a list of centres and help you with registration. Your grade is identical to one issued by a school.
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Explore A-Levels & GCSEs courses
Filter by level or awarding body. Sort by price. All courses are 100% online and start any day of the year.
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GCSE Maths
Study GCSE Maths online and sit your exam at an approved centre.
GCSEGCSE English
Study GCSE or IGCSE English Language online, with exam at an approved centre.
GCSEGCSE English Language
GCSE English Language with exam included. Develop reading and writing skills for the AQA Specification 8700.
GCSEGCSE Combined Science
Study GCSE Combined Science online with Pearson Edexcel. Biology, chemistry and physics in one flexible qualification.
GCSEGCSE Combined Science (Exams Included)
Earn two GCSEs in science online – Biology, Chemistry & Physics covered, exams included.
A-Level Maths
Study A-Level or International A-Level Maths online at your own pace.
A-LevelA-Level Psychology (with Exams)
AQA A-Level Psychology with exams included. Study online, earn UCAS points, and progress to a psychology degree.
GCSEGCSE / iGCSE Biology with Exams
Study GCSE or iGCSE Biology online at your own pace, with exam fees included and full tutor support throughout.
A-Level Biology
Study A-Level Biology online, ideal for university entry to science and medical degrees.
GCSE English Language & Maths Bundle
Achieve GCSE English Language and Maths together – Pearson Edexcel, exams included, online, flexible.
GCSEGCSE Psychology (AQA, with Exams)
AQA GCSE Psychology online with exam entry included. Study memory, perception, social influence, and brain science.
GCSEGCSE English Literature with Exams
Study GCSE English Literature online with exams included. Cover Macbeth, Animal Farm, Jekyll & Hyde and unseen poetry.
A-LevelA-Level English Language with Exams
AQA A-Level English Language online, exams included. Explore language, produce original writing, and earn UCAS points.
A-LevelA-Level Film Studies (with Exams)
Study A-Level Film Studies online with WJEC Eduqas, including full exam entry and NEA production support.
A-LevelA-Level English Literature
Study AQA A-Level English Literature online with exam entry included. Earn up to 56 UCAS points.
GCSEGCSE History
Earn a Pearson Edexcel GCSE in History online with exam entry included. Study Britain, America, and the First World War.
GCSEGCSE / IGCSE Chemistry with Exams
Study GCSE / IGCSE Chemistry online with exams included. Sit your Pearson Edexcel paper at a local approved centre.
A-LevelA-Level Chemistry
Study AQA A-Level Chemistry online with full tutor support and exam technique guidance. Spec 7405, May/June exams.
A-LevelA-Level Business Studies
AQA A-Level Business Studies online. Exams included. Build strategic, financial and marketing skills for university.
IGCSE Human Biology (Exams Included)
Pearson Edexcel IGCSE Human Biology online, exams included. Build science foundations for healthcare and university.
A-LevelA-Level Sociology (AQA) with Exams
Study AQA A-Level Sociology online, sit exams locally, and earn UCAS points for university. Flexible, tutor-supported.
A-LevelA-Level History (including exams)
Study AQA A-Level History online with exams included – industrialisation, Nazi Germany, and your own investigation.
GCSEGCSE / IGCSE Physics with Exams
Study GCSE and IGCSE Physics online with full AQA exam entry included. Flexible distance learning, expert tutor support.
A-LevelA-Level Physics (including exams)
AQA A-Level Physics online with exams. Master mechanics, waves, fields, and nuclear physics. Open doors to STEM degrees.
GCSEGCSE Sociology (AQA, with Exams)
AQA GCSE Sociology online with exam entry included. Study families, education, crime, and social stratification.
GCSEGCSE Business Studies
Study GCSE Business Studies online with full AQA syllabus coverage, expert tutor support, and flexible study.
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The 2026 Online A-Levels & GCSEs Guide
A 28-page guide to studying A-Levels and GCSEs as an adult learner, with subject choices, exam booking, and university pathway data.
- Full list of 25+ subjects with exam boards
- University acceptance for online vs school A-Levels
- Step-by-step exam centre booking process
- Cost breakdown including exam fees and resits
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Helpful guides for A-Levels & GCSEs
Detailed explainers covering qualifications, careers, and progression routes.
Choosing Your A-Levels
Which subjects open which degrees? A subject-by-subject guide to A-Level choices and university acceptance.
Read the guide →How to Book Exams
Finding an exam centre, registering as a private candidate, and what the entry fees cover.
Read the guide →GCSE Resits Online
Resit GCSE Maths, English, or any subject as an adult learner. The online route explained.
Read the guide →Pillar guide: A-Level Biology
The full A-Level Biology pillar – what it covers, the science route into medicine, dentistry and nursing, and how exams work for adult learners.
Read the guide →Pillar guide: GCSE Grades Explained
The 9–1 grading system in plain English – which grade you need for work, NHS roles, apprenticeships and university entry, and how it maps to the old A*–G scale.
Read the guide →Frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about studying A-Levels & GCSEs with learndirect.
Are online A-Levels the same as school A-Levels?
Is there an upper age limit?
How do I book the exam?
How long does an A-Level take to complete online?
Will universities accept online A-Levels?
How much does an online A-Level cost?
Can I resit a GCSE I failed at school?
Earn an A-Level or GCSE as an adult
Speak to an adviser about subjects, timelines, and how to register as a private candidate.
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