Can I Resit My A Level English Literature and Language Exam?
Can I Resit My A Level English Literature and Language Exam?
Created:Updated: 11-August-2025
Didn’t get the grade you hoped for in A Level English Literature and Language?
The good news is, you can resit your exam as a private candidate and aim for a better result.
How Do A Level English Literature and Language Resits Work?
You can resit any or all of your A Level English Literature and Language papers in the next available exam series.
Most A Level 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 Resits?
- You can choose to resit one or more papers, or all of them—check your exam board’s rules.
- Your highest grade will count for university or job applications.
- You’ll need to pay exam entry fees and book early—centres fill up quickly.
- Improve your grade by targeting weaker papers and practising past questions with the assessment objectives in mind.
How do you book and sit A Level exams as a private candidate?
How do I find an A Level English Literature and Language exam centre?
Frequently Asked Questions
How many times can I resit?
There’s no official limit—you can resit as many times as you wish.
Will universities know I’ve resat?
Universities may ask, but many accept resits—especially if your grade has improved.
How much does it cost to resit?
Fees vary by centre—expect roughly £100–£200 per subject for written exams.