Can You Sit GCSEs and A Levels if you Live Outside the UK? Yes - and We’ll Manage Everything

Q: We don’t live in the UK. Can my child still sit GCSEs or A Levels?

A: Yes and we support families doing exactly that every year. You don’t need to be based in the UK full time to access UK qualifications. You just need the right support.

At Enjoy Education, we design bespoke online tuition programmes tailored to the British curriculum, and then arrange exam sittings either remotely or in the UK – whichever suits your family best.

Q: What are my exam options if we’re based overseas? Can international students sit GCSEs online?

A: You have two clear, expertly managed options:

Option 1: Online Learning with UK Exam Sittings (GCSE and A Level)

Your child prepares for their exams online with our homeschooling tutors, then travels into the UK for just the exam period. This option gives students access to the full range of GCSE and A Level subjects.

We handle:

• Registration with a trusted UK exam centre
• Subject entries and timetabling
• Access arrangements (if required)
• Optional in-person tuition in London during your stay

You arrive in the UK with everything arranged. No last-minute admin, no confusion – just a smooth path to exam success.

Option 2: GCSE Online Learning + Remote iGCSE Exams via Pearson’s Onscreen Exams

Enjoy Education is proud to partner with Pearson’s innovative onscreen iGCSE exams, allowing students to sit a growing range of subjects from home, no matter where in the world they are. This is a fully accredited, secure alternative for families who prefer not to travel. The process is entirely managed by our team.

Currently available subjects include:

Paper-based iGCSEs:
Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Science (Double Award), Geography, French*, German*, Spanish*, Religious Studies

*Language speaking tests also conducted onscreen

Onscreen iGCSEs:
Business, Economics, English Language (spec A), English Literature, Global Citizenship, History

We take care of everything:

• Subject registration and payment
• Technical setup and exam access
• Exam board compliance and supervision
• One-to-one academic preparation and mock practice

This new model is transforming access to British qualifications – and we’re one of the few providers able to support families through it from start to finish.

Q: What else does Enjoy Education provide?

A: We don’t just teach – we manage the full academic journey. Our international education service includes:

• Bespoke one-to-one online tuition with top UK tutors. We offer the British curriculum online for international students.
• Progress tracking, mock exams and structured revision
• Expert advice on subject choices and pathways
• Exam entry and coordination
• School, UCAS and university application guidance
• Interview preparation and admissions support
• Residential tuition

Whether you’re navigating time zones or planning travel, we act as your child’s academic concierge – reliable, expert, and completely tailored to you.

Q: Can my child use these qualifications to apply to UK sixth forms or universities?

A: Yes. These are the same GCSE and A Level qualifications students take in the UK, and they’re fully recognised by top sixth forms, independent schools, and Russell Group universities. We regularly support international students applying to competitive courses across the UK and beyond.