For learners outside mainstream education, mock exams provide far more than just practice papers – they offer valuable experience, confidence and preparation for the real thing.
Whether studying independently or via a distance learning provider, many learners have limited opportunity to experience formal exam conditions before sitting their formal subject exams. Mock exams help bridge that gap by recreating the timing, structure and atmosphere of a real exam environment.
Just as importantly, mock exams also help identify strengths, highlight areas for improvement and reduce anxiety ahead of exams. From managing time pressure to understanding exam technique, the experience gained can make a huge difference when it matters most.
And for students preparing UCAS applications, mock results can also support predicted grades to demonstrate academic progress to tutors and universities alike.
That is why arc exams is hosting three mock exams weeks in the Autumn and Spring, not only to provide predicted grades for UCAS applications, but also offer exam experience to those learners unfamiliar with exams or identifying gaps in their knowledge.
| Mock Week | Intended Learners |
| 14th – 18th September 2026 | For those wishing to attain predicted grades to meet early UCAS deadline – 15th October 2026 (Oxbridge, Medicine, Dentistry & Veterinary courses) |
| For those undertaking formal GCSE, IGCSE, International A Level or IALs in Autumn 2026 or Summer 2027 | |
| 23rd – 27th November 2026 | For those wishing to attain predicted grades to meet main UCAS deadline – 13th January 2027 |
| For those undertaking formal A Level, GCSE, IGCSE, International A Level or IALs in Summer 2027 | |
| 1st – 5th March 2027 | For those undertaking formal A Level, GCSE, IGCSE, International A Level or IALs in Summer 2027 |
To find out more about sitting ‘mocks’ with us, simply visit our dedicate ‘mock’ page on our website, where you can also view fee options and book your mocks.
And whilst you’re there, don’t forget to book your formal exams with us too, if required, We offer a great exam experience, be it ‘mocks’ or formal exams!