Can I resit an A level as a private candidate?
Yes, if a centre accepts the board and specification and can meet every assessment requirement.
A-level private entries
How much do A-level resits cost in 2027?
Published whole-subject fees in the current Summer 2027 comparison range from £320 to £750 across six written-paper subjects. Compare the subject ranges below, then calculate your own multi-subject total.
Published Summer 2027 fees
A-level resit costs by subject.
For the six written-paper subjects currently compared, the lowest published whole-subject fee is £320. Most subject ranges reach £600, while Further Mathematics reaches £750 at the upper end.
| Subject | Published whole-subject range |
|---|---|
| Mathematics | £320 to £600 |
| Further Mathematics | £320 to £750 |
| Psychology | £320 to £600 |
| Economics | £320 to £600 |
| Business | £320 to £600 |
| Sociology | £320 to £600 |
These ranges use comparable whole-subject prices in ExamCompare's current data. Per-paper tariffs and formula-based prices are excluded because the final total depends on the specification.
What can increase the final price?
- A centre's administration or registration charge.
- Late-entry fees after the centre's standard deadline.
- Science practical endorsements, language speaking tests or non-exam assessment.
- Access arrangements or invigilation that the standard fee does not include.
A fair comparison
Whole-subject and per-paper fees are not the same.
How much does it cost to resit an A level?
Current published whole-subject prices in ExamCompare's Summer 2027 data run from £320 to £750 for the written subjects covered. Your final cost depends on the centre, exam board and specification; practical endorsements, speaking tests and non-exam assessment can add substantially more.
ExamCompare ranks published whole-subject fees as comparable prices. A per-paper tariff is labelled separately because the final total depends on the number of papers in the exact specification.
The first A-level release deliberately focuses on written-paper subjects. Sciences, languages and subjects with non-exam assessment need extra checks for practical endorsements, speaking tests or coursework before prices can be compared safely.
Do I need to resit every paper?
For a full resit you will normally need the required assessment components. Confirm the exact rules for your specification.
Why are practical and coursework subjects harder to compare?
The extra facilities and administration can add substantial cost and restrict which centres can accept the entry.