{"id":9232,"date":"2024-12-04T08:00:19","date_gmt":"2024-12-04T08:00:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/?p=9232"},"modified":"2024-11-24T06:52:52","modified_gmt":"2024-11-24T06:52:52","slug":"re-taking-gcses","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/re-taking-gcses\/","title":{"rendered":"A Complete Guide to Re-taking GCSEs: Everything You Need to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_68_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: 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href=\"https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/re-taking-gcses\/#Understanding_GCSE_Resits\" title=\"Understanding GCSE Resits\">Understanding GCSE Resits<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/re-taking-gcses\/#Do_I_Have_to_Retake_GCSEs\" title=\"Do I Have to Retake GCSEs?\">Do I Have to Retake GCSEs?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/re-taking-gcses\/#How_Do_I_Resit_My_GCSEs\" title=\"How Do I Resit My GCSEs?\">How Do I Resit My GCSEs?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/re-taking-gcses\/#The_Best_Way_To_Revise_for_a_GCSE_Retake\" title=\"The Best Way To Revise for a GCSE Retake\">The Best Way To Revise for a GCSE Retake<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/re-taking-gcses\/#Benefits_of_Retaking_GCSE_Exams\" title=\"Benefits of Retaking GCSE Exams\">Benefits of Retaking GCSE Exams<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/re-taking-gcses\/#Specifications_for_GCSE_Retakes\" title=\"Specifications for GCSE Retakes\">Specifications for GCSE Retakes<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/re-taking-gcses\/#Age_Restrictions\" title=\"Age Restrictions\u00a0\">Age Restrictions\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/re-taking-gcses\/#Number_of_Attempts\" title=\"Number of Attempts\u00a0\">Number of Attempts\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/re-taking-gcses\/#Timing_of_the_Exam\" title=\"Timing of the Exam\u00a0\">Timing of the Exam\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/re-taking-gcses\/#Cost_of_the_Exam\" title=\"Cost of the Exam\u00a0\">Cost of the Exam\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/re-taking-gcses\/#Exam_Conditions\" title=\"Exam Conditions\u00a0\">Exam Conditions\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/re-taking-gcses\/#Resubmitting_Coursework\" title=\"Resubmitting Coursework\u00a0\">Resubmitting Coursework\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/re-taking-gcses\/#Exam_Centre_Availability\" title=\"Exam Centre Availability\">Exam Centre Availability<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/re-taking-gcses\/#GCSE_Resources\" title=\"GCSE Resources\">GCSE Resources<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/re-taking-gcses\/#Exam_Day_Tips\" title=\"Exam Day Tips\">Exam Day Tips<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/re-taking-gcses\/#FAQs_-_Re-taking_GCSEs\" title=\"FAQs - Re-taking GCSEs\">FAQs - Re-taking GCSEs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/schoolsweek.co.uk\/gcses-2024-top-grades-up-1-as-results-settle-back-post-covid\/\"><b>statistics<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, about 32% of students failed their GCSEs across different subjects in 2024. That&#8217;s a considerable number! However, failing the GCSEs is not the end of the story for students who fail the exam. They can retake GCSEs next summer. But what steps should GCSE students take to retake GCSE exams? Let&#8217;s find out.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Understanding_GCSE_Resits\"><\/span><b>Understanding GCSE Resits<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GCSE resits are a second chance for students who didn&#8217;t acquire the desired results in the first attempt. Of course, when I say &#8220;a second chance&#8221;, it doesn&#8217;t mean you can resit a GCSE for a third or fourth time. You can resit GCSEs as many times as you like.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><b>Also read:<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/bad-gcse-grades\/\"> <b>What Are Bad GCSE Grades?<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The grading scale in England for GCSE exams is from 1 to 9, 9 being the highest grade. In this grading scale, 4 is considered as the standard pass, and if the student fails to get a 4, they fail the GCSE and would have to retake it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moreover, <\/span><b>when resitting exams, your highest grade will be recognised as your GCSE grade for the respective subject<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. So, for example, if you get a 5 for maths GCSE in the first attempt, but you get a 4 in your maths resit, 5 will be counted as your GCSE maths grade unless you want to resit maths for a third time.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_I_Have_to_Retake_GCSEs\"><\/span><b>Do I Have to Retake GCSEs?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes and no. Maths GCSE and English language GCSE are <\/span><b>compulsory GCSE subjects<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Therefore, if you fail them, you have to retake them, and you have to do so <\/span><b>until you pass them or turn 18<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It&#8217;s worth mentioning that English literature is also a compulsory subject in some schools, but that&#8217;s the extent of it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On the other hand, other GCSE subjects are <\/span><b>optional<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, meaning it depends on students&#8217; preferences whether to take them or not. You don&#8217;t have to retake these subjects unless your desired academic path is directly related to them. So, if you want to study medicine but fail the GCSE in biology, you must retake it and get an excellent grade.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Do_I_Resit_My_GCSEs\"><\/span><b>How Do I Resit My GCSEs?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fortunately, the procedure is quite simple. However, we strongly recommend that <\/span><b>students seek advice from their teachers, school counsellors, academic supporters, or career advisors before deciding to retake the GCSE exams<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Click on<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/support.gcse.co.uk\/\"> <b>Help Centre and Knowledge Base for GCSE Students<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for support.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The next step is to <\/span><b>choose the exam centre.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Usually, students can resit a GCSE at the school or centre where they took the original exam. But if the school or centre doesn&#8217;t support the GCSE, or you&#8217;re not eligible for any reason, you can<\/span><b> take the test as a private candidate<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in other centres.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After that, the student should register for the resit. The resit is either in <\/span><b>November <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">or <\/span><b>May-June<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. So, make sure to check the<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/support.pearson.com\/uk\/s\/article\/Entries-UK-Centre-Entry-Deadlines\"> <b>GCSE registration deadline<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in order not to miss the exam resit. You can<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/passmygcse.co.uk\/gcse-resits\/\"> <b>register for GCSE retakes<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> here.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can you<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/retake-gcses-online\/\"> <b>retake GCSEs online<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">? Click to find out.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finally, you should<\/span><b> devise a revision plan<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, focusing on your weaknesses and prioritising the subjects and the topics that are more difficult for you. You can download<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/gcse-revision-timetable-template\/\"> <b>GCSE timetable templates<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to organise your study schedule and track your progress.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Word of advice: <\/span><b>don&#8217;t leave things to the last minute<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">; start the revision early enough to cover all topics, preferably six months before the exam date.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_9237\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9237\" style=\"width: 1916px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-9237\" src=\"https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/steps-of-retaking-a-GCSE.jpg\" alt=\"Steps of retaking a GCSE\" width=\"1916\" height=\"709\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/steps-of-retaking-a-GCSE.jpg 1916w, https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/steps-of-retaking-a-GCSE-300x111.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/steps-of-retaking-a-GCSE-1024x379.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/steps-of-retaking-a-GCSE-768x284.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/steps-of-retaking-a-GCSE-1536x568.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/steps-of-retaking-a-GCSE-150x56.jpg 150w, https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/steps-of-retaking-a-GCSE-450x167.jpg 450w, https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/steps-of-retaking-a-GCSE-1200x444.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1916px) 100vw, 1916px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-9237\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Steps of retaking a GCSE<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Best_Way_To_Revise_for_a_GCSE_Retake\"><\/span><b>The Best Way To Revise for a GCSE Retake<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are several good<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/how-to-get-good-gcse-grades\/\"> <b>strategies to get good GCSE grades<\/b><\/a><b>,<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> but an all-in-one method to revise for GCSEs is working with<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ostado.uk\/en\/tutor-list\/online\/secondary\/gcse\"> <b>GCSE tutors<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. They have extensive knowledge of GCSE subjects, and they know which topics and concepts are difficult for students.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moreover, they know how to help students overcome these challenges using personalised lessons and frequent feedback. It&#8217;s not free, but it&#8217;s efficient. So, if you want to study smart, the best way is to get help from someone who knows the way to success: a private tutor.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Benefits_of_Retaking_GCSE_Exams\"><\/span><b>Benefits of Retaking GCSE Exams<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Believe it or not, retaking exams is actually a good thing. It&#8217;s your chance to get better grades and outperform yourself.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_9238\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9238\" style=\"width: 1916px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-9238\" src=\"https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/benefits-of-retaking-GCSEs.jpg\" alt=\"Benefits of retaking GCSEs\" width=\"1916\" height=\"709\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/benefits-of-retaking-GCSEs.jpg 1916w, https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/benefits-of-retaking-GCSEs-300x111.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/benefits-of-retaking-GCSEs-1024x379.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/benefits-of-retaking-GCSEs-768x284.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/benefits-of-retaking-GCSEs-1536x568.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/benefits-of-retaking-GCSEs-150x56.jpg 150w, https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/benefits-of-retaking-GCSEs-450x167.jpg 450w, https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/benefits-of-retaking-GCSEs-1200x444.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1916px) 100vw, 1916px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-9238\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Benefits of retaking GCSEs<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Less stress<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: In a GCSE resit, you already know what&#8217;s to happen. This familiarity with the exam session helps you calm down and focus better on the exam.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Better grades<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Experience is the best way to learn something. Now that you&#8217;ve already taken the GCSE exam once, you&#8217;ve addressed the gaps in your knowledge and worked on your weaknesses in the second attempt, which ultimately leads to higher grades.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Wider choices<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: With better grades, you&#8217;ll have more doors you can open to your future, either in higher education or career path.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>More confidence<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Retaking GCSEs indicates persistence, and when you&#8217;re done, you will feel more confident about your abilities, which prepares you to handle bigger challenges and make headway.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Specifications_for_GCSE_Retakes\"><\/span><b>Specifications for GCSE Retakes<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are some terms and conditions for retaking GCSEs, but don&#8217;t worry; they mostly make the GCSE resits more inclusive. Let&#8217;s take a look:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Age_Restrictions\"><\/span><b>Age Restrictions<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are no age restrictions for retaking GCSE exams. However, if you&#8217;re <\/span><b>under 18 and fail a core GCSE subject<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, your school arranges the GCSE resit and might even cover the expenses, but if you&#8217;re <\/span><b>above 18 or want to retake an optional GCSE subject<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you&#8217;d have to register as a private candidate, arrange the exam, and pay the fee.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Number_of_Attempts\"><\/span><b>Number of Attempts<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can retake a GCSE as many times as you like until you acquire the desired results. Keep in mind that retaking GCSE exams is not your only choice. Click to learn more about<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/alternatives-to-gcse\/\"> <b>Alternatives to GCSEs<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Timing_of_the_Exam\"><\/span><b>Timing of the Exam<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can retake core subjects (Maths and English) in <\/span><b>November <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">or <\/span><b>June-May<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, but you can only retake optional subjects during the main summer exam series.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cost_of_the_Exam\"><\/span><b>Cost of the Exam<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If a student is under 18 and fails GCSE English and maths, the cost of resit is usually covered by the school as long as they are still enrolled in the school or college. For other GCSE subjects, candidates have to pay the price for the exam resit.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition, private candidates who are no longer in formal education must pay the price for any GCSE they want to retake GCSE exams. The resit fee for private candidates ranges from <\/span><b>\u00a3100 to \u00a3200 per subject<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, depending on the subject, age and study location.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Exam_Conditions\"><\/span><b>Exam Conditions<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The syllabus, the questions, and the grading process are identical for students who are sitting the GCSE for the first time and those who are retaking it. So, <\/span><b>make sure to check if there are any changes in the syllabus for the retake<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Resubmitting_Coursework\"><\/span><b>Resubmitting Coursework<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The assessment for some GCSE subjects like Art and Design includes submitting coursework. So you have to check this with the school if you want to retake such subjects.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Exam_Centre_Availability\"><\/span><b>Exam Centre Availability<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not all schools or exam centres accept private candidates, especially if the subject includes a coursework component, so check this before registering a resit. Click here to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jcq.org.uk\/private-candidates\/\"><b>find the nearest exam centre<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"GCSE_Resources\"><\/span><b>GCSE Resources<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Students should make more of an effort in their GCSE resit because otherwise, they fall behind in their academic journey. One way to get the most out of your revision schedule is to use the right GCSE resources.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Students have different learning styles, and the revision is more productive if the resources are selected based on their learning styles. We&#8217;ve listed the best books plus other resources such as YouTube channels, podcasts, notes, etc. Click on the<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/best-revision-books-for-gcse\/\"> <b>best GCSE revision books<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to access the perfect resource for your needs.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Exam_Day_Tips\"><\/span><b>Exam Day Tips<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You might be worried about the exam day since it&#8217;s your second attempt, and if you fail again, that feeling of disappointment manifests itself more powerfully this time. But you have the benefit of experience, and there&#8217;s no limit to re-taking GCSEs. If anything, it shows your determination. So, put that negativity aside and use these<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=dmJnSdDBSZE\"> <b>exam day tips<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to be your best self on exam day.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Get a good night&#8217;s sleep.<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Wake up early.<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Eat a nutritious breakfast.<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Prepare the materials you want to bring with you to the exam centre (e.g., ID, pen, calculator, bottle of water, etc.)<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Arrive early to avoid the last-minute rush.<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Read questions carefully.<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Keep an eye on the time.<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Focus only on the exam paper in front of you.<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<style type=\"text\/css\"><\/style><section id='' class='helpie-faq accordions faq-toggle open-first groupSettings-259__enabled ' data-collection='' data-pagination='0' data-search='0' data-pagination-enabled='0'><h3 class=\"collection-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_-_Re-taking_GCSEs\"><\/span>FAQs - Re-taking GCSEs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><article class=\"accordion \"><div class='helpie-faq-row'><div class='helpie-faq-col helpie-faq-col-12' ><ul><li class=\"accordion__item \"><div class=\"accordion__header \" data-id=\"post-9233\" data-item=\"hfaq-post-9233\" style=\"background:transparent;\" data-tags=\"\"><div class=\"accordion__title\">Do you have to resit science GCSE?<\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion__body\" style=\"background:transparent;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Science is not a core subject, and therefore, you don't have to retake it. However, if you wish to continue your education or have a career in the STEM fields, you need to resit the Science GCSE exam.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li class=\"accordion__item \"><div class=\"accordion__header \" data-id=\"post-9234\" data-item=\"hfaq-post-9234\" style=\"background:transparent;\" data-tags=\"\"><div class=\"accordion__title\">How do I retake my GCSEs?<\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion__body\" style=\"background:transparent;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The only subjects you have to retake if you fail are Maths and English, and you only have to retake them if you're under 18 and enrolled in a school. Retaking other subjects is not a must.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li class=\"accordion__item \"><div class=\"accordion__header \" data-id=\"post-9235\" data-item=\"hfaq-post-9235\" style=\"background:transparent;\" data-tags=\"\"><div class=\"accordion__title\">How much is it to retake a GCSE?<\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion__body\" style=\"background:transparent;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The cost of a GCSE resit depends on the candidate's age, the subject, and location. Generally, retaking a GCSE costs something from \u00a3100 to \u00a3200 per subject.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li class=\"accordion__item \"><div class=\"accordion__header \" data-id=\"post-9236\" data-item=\"hfaq-post-9236\" style=\"background:transparent;\" data-tags=\"\"><div class=\"accordion__title\">Do universities accept GCSE resits?<\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion__body\" style=\"background:transparent;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It depends on the university and the subjects you have retaken. 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