Online A Levels are courses that allow learners to gain fully recognised A Level qualifications through flexible distance learning. You will be able to study your course at your own pace, with structured content and tutor support sitting exams at an approved exam centre with AQA or CIE as a private candidate.
Our A Levels courses are designed for learners who need flexibility – whether you are a learner being home educated, retaking your A Levels or an adult learner, you can run these courses alongside other commitments. Successful completion will award you with the same A Level qualification and UCAS points as studying at school or sixth form.
Online A Levels also known as Advanced Level qualifications are studied remotely through distance learning where you access learning materials and support online in the comfort of your own home. You will study the same syllabus and complete the same exams as what learners would take within a traditional college.
Your qualification gained will be awarded by either AQA or Cambridge (CIE) meaning it is equivalent to class-room based A Levels.
Studying through Learn Now, you will follow a clear and structured process as follows:
Below is a list of subjects with AQA and Cambridge International Education (CIE). These courses can be taken within the UK. If you are an International learner, please see our International page. International students are able to sit exams all over the world.
Advanced Level exams are taken in person at an approved exam centre. You will need to register as a private candidate at least 5 months prior to the exam series you want to sit exams in. We can provide you with help and guidance on finding a suitable exam centre.
Some subjects such as science may require a practical endorsement. This is usually completed through the external exam centre. Each subject will detail whether the endorsement is required on the individual page.
Most learners will complete the qualification over one or two years and it just depends on their circumstances. Other learners with prior experience in the subject or who are highly motivated may opt for fast-track and complete within a matter of months.
Yes they are – AQA and Cambridge (CIE) exam boards are recognised and accepted by UK Universities and UCAS. For more information on the UCAS deadline, please see our article ‘UCAS references – don’t leave it too late’.
Yes – these courses are popular with adult learners returning to education or changing careers. You can learn at your own pace accessing the course from anywhere. If you have commitments such as a family or job, you can study in the evenings or weekends. You will also cut out the commute to a college.
These qualifications provide a clear pathway to university. Therefore, adults returning to education can tune in on their degree options or career routes.
You sit exams at an approved exam centre as an external/private candidate during the exam series. For AQA and CIE the exam series will fall in May/June each year. However, CIE also have an exam series in October/November too. For Classical Studies, they only hold one exam sitting and details of this will be on the course subject page.
Most learners will complete the course in one to two years, depending on their other commitments. We can also offer a fast track course where it can be completed sooner. There will be no extra charge for this. We also offer AS Levels for some of our subjects which will show on the individual subject pages.
Some subjects may require previous knowledge and this will be detailed on the individual subject page. For most subject however, you will be able to start them without GCSEs.
Yes – they will provide the same amount of UCAS points as traditional Advanced Level qualifications.
Yes – we have a page dedicated to International Learners who can sit exams with Cambridge International or Pearson Edexcel.
