A Level and IGCSE results day 2025 – what to do next? For many students, it marks the end of long hard work and dedication.
Both A Level and GCSE qualifications are normally sat in June (also November for International GCSE). Learners must then wait a couple of months until their results are released.
For some, the results don’t meet students expectations. But, there is no need to panic as help is available, thanks to clearing.
A Level and IGCSE Results Day 2025
First, lets see when results day is:
2025 Results Day
- GCSE Results Day 2025 – 21st August 2025
- IGCSE Results Day CIE 2025 – 19th August 2025
- IGCSE Results Day Edexcel 2025 – 21st August 2025
- A Level Results Day AQA/CIE/Edexcel – 14th August 2025
2024 Results Day
- GCSE Results Day 2024 – 22nd August 2024
- IGCSE Results Day CIE 2024 – 13th August 2024
- IGCSE Results Day Pearson Edexcel 2024 – 22nd August 2024
- A Level Results Day AQA/CIE/Edexcel – 15th August 2024
As results day approaches, students are eager to find out their results as some will be needing certain grades in order to be accepted into College, Sixth Form or University.
Some colleges and universities base their admission decision on IGCSE and A Level exam results as it can show a certain level of dedication and commitment from the student.
If learners haven’t received the grades they required, it doesn’t have to be all doom and gloom. There are ways of still getting into these institutions and all hope should not be lost.
GCSE/IGCSE – Failed to achieve the grades required
First, let’s have a look at GCSEs including International. Most learners will be requiring good grades for their GCSE/IGCSE subjects in order to progress onto College, Sixth Form or Employment.
If you are a student who hasn’t received the grades required for College or Sixth Form, it is worth still enquiring with your chose College/Sixth Form to see if they would still allow you to progress onto your chosen course in further education. For example, a Sixth Form may suggest you take three A Levels instead of four. You can typically still get into University based on three A Levels but it would mean you can focus on three subjects instead of four which may be less overwhelming.
If you required English or Maths for employment but didn’t meet the pass grades, you could enquire with the employer to see if they would allow you to take English or Maths alongside work. There are plenty of Functional Skills English and Maths courses easily accessible that can be completed within short time frames.
A Levels – Failed to achieve the grades required
You may have received your A Level results and it has just hit you that the grades received are not what you expected. This in turn has completely ruined your plans of attending the University you thought you were all set up to go to.
There are options available and we will detail them here. You have got this far so why give up now?
First, I would contact your chosen University and explain the situation. Universities are paid substantial tuition fees by you so there is a financial incentive there for them. They want you! Ask them if they are willing to accept your application with lower grades or offer you a place on a different course.
Next, consider resitting your A Levels or taking a short course which will cover the shortfall in UCAS points. Some CACHE courses carry UCAS points and can be completed quite quickly online based on coursework alone.
Another option is to look at clearing. Clearing is a process where universities and colleges have vacant spots, and students who don’t meet entry requirements can search for courses that match their interests and qualifications.
It’s important to note that not all systems have availability in clearing, but many do. Students can search for clearing vacancies on the UCAS website or through university websites.
Clearing can be a competitive process, so it’s essential to act fast and have a backup plan in case you need more time to secure a spot.
Resitting Exams for GCSEs and A Levels
You may have decided that your only option is to re-sit your exams. With UK based GCSEs and A Levels, there is normally one exam sitting offered in May/June time each year. This can sometimes restrict students and to wait another year can feel overwhelming.
You could consider the option of resitting but with International GCSEs or A Levels. For most subjects, there is an additional exam series in October/November meaning learners can sit exams much sooner.
You may also decide that the subject you originally studied wasn’t for you. You could use this opportunity to change the subject to something more enjoyable.
While it may require extra effort and dedication, the potential benefits of resitting exams make it a worthwhile consideration for those looking to improve their educational opportunities.
I thought I did better in the exams than what I actually did. What can I do?
If you feel that your papers haven’t been fairly graded, you can ask for them to be remarked to ensure that the grade provided is accurate. You should also be able to request a copy of the marked exam paper along with the mark scheme to check yourself.
Conclusion
In conclusion, A-level and IGCSE results now offer students a definitive answer to their hard work over the past few months. It’s only natural to feel apprehensive about results.
But for those who have performed well, it provides an opportunity to move on to further education or enter the job market. Whatever the outcome, these results are not permanent and can be improved upon through further study or training.
It’s essential to look at these results as a lesson for the future. See it as something that will help you to continue to grow.
With this in mind, why not take advantage of Learn Now’s range of courses and begin your journey toward success? Good luck!
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