To give every learner access to mock examinations, regardless of whether you intend to sit your actual exams with us, or not, arc exams host ‘in centre’ Mock Exams sessions. The cost per mock exam paper, inclusive of VAT, is:
We will be hosting a dedicated Mock Examination week in Spring 2027, date to be confirmed. Two mock exam sessiosn will be held each day, starting at 09:30 and 13:30, and places will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Please note that a maximum of two papers is allowed per session. Where two papers are selected in one session, the maximum combined assessment time must not exceed 3:30 hrs.
We are also hosting a Mock Examination weeks in September and December, dates to be confirmed, for those learners seeking a predicted grade for UCAS submissions by the 15th October & 14th January deadlines respectively. Mock exams for these two sessions will be ‘Marked (with feedback)’ only, enabling us to determine an accurate predicted grade for UCAS application purposes.
Where learners are unable to attend our scheduled ‘mock weeks’, and subject to availability, we will also consider additional mock exam dates suggested by learners at no additional cost.
If ‘Marked (with feedback)’ mocks are requested, we aim to provide marks/feedback (where stipulated), within 7 working days of the paper being sat.
If you would like to take mock exams with us, here in Birmingham, regardless of whether you intend to sit formal exams with us, please access our booking form by clicking the button below or, alternatively, call us on 0121 777 9444 to discuss alternate mock exam dates or for further information. We’ll be happy to assist you in achieving the grade you deserve!
Here at arc exams, we recognise the importance and key benefits of mock exams with some examples detailed here:
The first step in the process is to complete our online application form. We require personal details of the person sitting the exams (full name, address, gender, date of birth, photo id etc) along with details of the subject examination(s) they wish to sit with us (Awarding Organisation, subject and specification code, including tier/option where applicable). The applicant will also have to opportunity to specify any Access Arrangements they wish to apply for.
Exams are, by their very nature, an anxious time for candidates. Mock exams help establish a familiarity in your mind and it keeps you grounded during the actual examination, enabling you to perform to the best of your ability.
Time, as well as lack of revision, is the biggest challenge facing candidates on exam day. Mocks are an effective way of identifying which kind of questions you will find more time consuming and help you plan accordingly. Remember, you need to allow time for you to carry out an entire check for careless errors which could negatively impact on your final grade.
One of the most useful aspects of mocks is to gauge knowledge you have attained/retained and how likely you are to perform on the actual examination day. Gaps in knowledge, identified by taking mocks, will allow you to focus on specific learning areas prior to exam day.