Q: Are there any hidden fees or extra costs for chemical reagents or other science practical equipment?
A: No. Our per subject fee is completely transparent and covers all the equipment.
Q: How much do A Level practical endorsements cost, and are there extra fees?
A: Current pricing is listed directly on our official booking form at:
https://www.examcentre.org/summer-form/
Our per-subject tuition fee is completely transparent and includes all chemical reagents, specialized science practical equipment, lab access, examination board assessments, and formal endorsement recording. There are no hidden costs.
Q: Do you support applicants outside the UK?
A: Yes. Applicants travel from all over the world to sit their A Level practicals with us.
Q: How long are the practical exams for AQA, OCR, Edexcel, WJEC, and Cambridge?
A: For the Practical Endorsement, which is graded on a Pass/Fail basis, lab work takes 3 to 4 consecutive days.
- Daily Timeframe: Sessions typically run from 10:30 AM to 4:00 PM.
- Monday to Thursday included.
- Dates are listed on the booking form.
Cambridge International (CAIE)
Unlike the other exam boards, Cambridge assesses practical skills via a formal, assessed practical examination (Paper 3, 4, or 5) rather than a coursework endorsement.
- Exam Duration: The hands-on practical exam usually takes 2 hours and 30 minutes.
- Preparation: While the exam itself is a single sitting, preparatory lab sessions are usually held over several weeks (e.g., once-weekly 1-hour sessions for several months) or condensed into intensive weekend workshops prior to the exam sitting.
Q: Where can I complete my A Level practical endorsements?
A: A Level practical endorsements are normally taken at our London exam centres around the start of March each year.
Q: If I am not UK based, is it still possible to take the A level practical through Cherry Hill?
A: Yes, international students can complete A Level practicals through Cherry Hill, but you must be physically present in London to do so.
While Cherry Hill provides remote online lessons globally, A Level practicals demand in-person lab work. You can attend our London centres/centers for intensive practical sessions.
Q: Do universities require A level Biology, Physics, Chemistry practical endorsements?
A: Yes. Most UK universities strictly require a “Pass” in the A Level Physics, Chemistry and/or Biology practical endorsement for competitive science, medicine, and engineering degree courses. A standard A Level pass opens routes to global higher education, professional training, and employment worldwide.
Q: What does having an A level practical pass entitle me to?
A: Passing an A-Level qualifies you for higher education admission (such as universities and colleges), employment in roles requiring a foundational secondary education, and specialized professional training.
Due to the fact that they are international qualifications, they can be used to meet entry requirements worldwide.
Q: What are the requirements for my son/daughter to take the A level practicals?
A: To take your A-Level practical exams, you must apply to sit exams at our centre. Select your exam board such as Cambridge, Pearson Edexcel, WJEC or AQA.
You need to complete a minimum set of required laboratory experiments (often 12 per science) and have a teacher sign off on your practical skills to show a pass.
Q: Are the A level practicals only meant for UK based universities?
A: No, practical assessments are not limited to UK universities.
While the mandatory Science Practical Endorsement is unique to UK-based A-level exams, hands-on lab experience is universally expected.
Many international universities require it, and the skills directly prepare you for global degree programs.
Q: What are the requirements needed for me to take the A level Practicals?
A: To take your A Level science practicals, you must be registered with an authorized examination center, master the required core practicals, and keep an organized lab book detailing your methodologies, observations, and results.
