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High School of One-Year A Level Retakes
- Rochester, United Kingdom
- 1 year
- English
- On campus
- High School
About the program
A one-year course to retake full A levels and improve grades.
What you will learn
- Develop subject knowledge and study skills for One-Year A Level Retakes. Apply critical thinking
- Communication
- And independent learning across assessed coursework. Prepare for progression to the next academic level.
Career outcomes
- University entry (example: Physics at UCL)
Curriculum
- Complete A level courses taught again over one year with focus on exam technique
- A new A level subject can be added alongside the resits to strengthen a university application or change direction.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Entry is assessed case by case: school reports
- Public exam results
- Passport
- A Headteacher or Head of Year reference
- RIC's English test for non-native speakers (plus Maths test for Lower School)
- possible subject tests or art portfolio for sixth form. All international students need a guardian.
Accepted academic background
A level: age 17-21, Good academic background, GCSE one-year: students moving into UK system or resitting, Entry assessed case by case.
Language tests
- IELTS 4.5
Other requirements
- Interview required
Documents you’ll need
- Completed application form
- Academic transcripts or school reports
- Passport copy
- English proficiency evidence when applicable
- Guardian and accommodation documents when required.
How to apply
- Check requirements (rochester-college. Org. Uk/apply/admissions). There is no fixed deadline
- Many apply by Easter for September. Apply online at official website (registration fee 360 GBP). Send exam results
- School reports
- A school reference and passport. Take the English test (Maths for Lower School) and have an informal interview
- In person or by Zoom. Appoint a guardian and pay the deposit stated in the fees page.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £42,960 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | £360 GBP |
| Deposit | £3,000 GBP |
Program details
| Campus | Rochester |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Sixth Form |
| Department | A Level |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 120 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 0 year |
| Scholarship note | Rochester Independent College may offer merit, Academic, Arts, Or sports scholarships to eligible students. Award value, Eligibility, And availability vary by entry year and applicant profile. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 1 year.
Tuition is £42,960 GBP per year. The application fee is £360 GBP. The deposit is £3,000 GBP. The estimated living cost is £27,150 GBP.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 4.5. An interview is required.

