Influencing Teaching and Learning

GCSE Equivalence Testing

For entry onto the Graduate Teacher Programme, there is a statutory requirement that candidates must possess GCSE Mathematics and English at Grade “C” or above, or hold an equivalent qualification. For teaching in Primary Schools, candidates must also possess a GCSE (or equivalent) in a Science, also at Grade “C” or above. If a candidate does not possess one of these qualifications they may sit an Equivalence Test organised and marked by an approved organisation.

EM Direct has arranged with “Equivalency Testing for Careers in Teaching”, of Brentwood, Essex, www.equivalencytesting.com to undertake any tests required by our candidates.

“Equivalency Testing” provide equivalent GCSE testing for students who have not reached the standard grade in previous learning institutions.

Candidates needing to undertake a test in any of these subjects should follow the above link and make the necessary arrangements.

For further information about taking an Equivalence Test, please contact: