Didn’t get the grade you hoped for in A Level Geography?

The good news is, you can resit your exam as a private candidate and aim for a better result.

How Do A Level Geography Resits Work?

You can resit any or all of your A Level Geography exams in the next available exam series.

Most A Level Geography exams are held once per year, usually in May or June.

You’ll need to book your resit at an approved exam centre—schools, colleges, or private exam centres.

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What Should I Know About Geography Resits?

• You can choose to resit one or more exam papers, or all of them, depending on the exam board’s rules.
• Your highest grade will count for university or job applications.
• You’ll need to pay exam entry fees and, if required, fieldwork-related fees.
• Private candidates must book in advance—places fill up quickly.

How do you book and sit A Level exams as a private candidate?

Do I Need to Redo the Fieldwork Component?

If you already completed and passed the fieldwork requirement, you usually don’t need to repeat it unless you want to improve your performance.

If you didn’t complete the fieldwork the first time, you’ll need to arrange and complete it when you resit.

How to do a Geography Fieldwork Investigation

Frequently Asked Questions

How many times can I resit A Level Geography?

There’s no official limit—you can resit as many times as you wish.

Will universities know I’ve resat?

Universities may ask, but most accept resits, especially if you improved your grade.

How much does it cost to resit?

Fees vary by centre—expect around £100–£200 for the written exam, plus any additional costs for fieldwork if required.

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