Gaia Learning is a registered online centre with Pearson Edexcel, which allows us to offer modular iGCSEs in a fully online format.

Subjects currently offered in group classes:

• Maths – iGCSE (Modular)
• English Language – iGCSE (Modular)
• Double Science (Combined Science) – iGCSE (Modular)
• History – iGCSE (Modular)
  

What does 'Modular' mean?

• Learners sit one module at a time
• Modules can be spread across the course duration and retaken to improve a grade (exam fee applies to retakes too)
• Once all modules are completed, the full iGCSE is awarded
• Exams can be sat via remote invigilation or in person (through partners)
  
  

Modular iGCSEs are only available through approved online centres in the UK. Most physical exam centres in the UK cannot offer modular GCSE routes.

How does it work for Functional Skills?

We offer:

• Level 2 Functional Skills English
• Level 2 Functional Skills Maths
  

In addition:

• Learners can study Entry Level through to Level 2 Functional Skills with us
• Levels other than Level 2 are supported via one-to-one teaching
• Exams are sat remotely through our approved partners
  
  

How do we register for Exams?

Exam registration support:

For Pearson Edexcel modular iGCSEs, where available and supported, we can offer:

• One-to-one teaching
• Exam registration through Gaia Learning
• Remote invigilation
  
  For non-Pearson exam boards or subjects requiring in-person exams:
  
• Exam registration must be completed externally
• Teaching support is available
  
  

What if my learner is registered for exams elsewhere?

Learners Already Registered for Exams Elsewhere

Many learners join Gaia Learning:

• Already registered for GCSEs
• Studying through a previous school, exam centre, or local authority arrangement
  
  

In these cases, we can support learners through:

• Revision programmes
• Targeted tuition
• Closing knowledge gaps
• Exam technique and confidence building
  

Exam Boards, Alignment & Group Classes

Our group classes are aligned specifically to Pearson Edexcel specifications.

While there is substantial overlap between exam boards:

• Learners coming from a different exam board may have gaps
• This can mean exams take longer to complete
• Educators will advise on readiness and pacing
  
  

Within group classes, we cannot tailor teaching to alternative exam boards. Tailored exam-board-specific teaching is available via one-to-one tuition only.

We will never prevent a learner from entering an exam, but we will always give honest professional advice about:

• Readiness
• Risk of entering too early
• The healthiest route to success
  
  

Joining Part Way Through the Academic Year

Learners who join Gaia Learning mid-year (not at the September start) will have missed a significant portion of taught content.

For learners joining group classes:

• Educators will support them to catch up with missed learning
• Catch-up assumes the learner can complete some independent work
• Live lessons cannot be re-taught in full in group classes
  
  

If a learner is unable to catch up independently:

• This should be taken into account when choosing an exam timeframe
• Exams may need to be sat later than originally planned
• Educators will advise on realistic readiness and pacing
  
  

We strongly encourage families and referrers to discuss:

• Any existing exam deadlines
• Desired timelines
• Previous learning history at the point of joining (including which specification covered)
  
  
  

Remote Invigilation

Because Gaia Learning is fully online, we do not offer in-person exams ourselves.

Exams that can be sat remotely through us:

• Pearson Edexcel modular iGCSEs
• Functional Skills exams (via partners)
  
  

Remote invigilation includes:

• Live online supervision
• Identity and environment checks
• Strict exam regulations
• The healthiest route to success
  
  

In-person Exams & External Exam Centres

For learners who wish to:

• Sit iGCSEs in person
• Sit non-Pearson exam boards
• Sit subjects not currently offered by Gaia Learning
  
  

We work with Tutors & Exams, a nationwide network of approved in-person exam centres. Current Gaia Learning learners are eligible for a partnership discount with Tutors & Exams. Ask us for the current discount code, and we’ll support you with next steps.