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GCSE Resit Support
Targeted Preparation for Your Next Sitting.

Specialist online GCSE resit tutoring for Maths and English. NLG tutors focus on exactly why marks were lost in the original sitting and build the targeted preparation needed to pass the resit with confidence.

£1 Trial Lesson: £1 applies to the first lesson only. Following lessons continue at the regular rate and are subject to our cancellation terms.
1:1 from £42 per session
Eligible groups from £20 per week, subject to availability
✓ November and June sittings
✓ Major exam boards
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🔄November and June Resits
💰£1 Trial Lesson Available
Why Resits Matter

Why a Grade 4 in Maths and English Is Essential

A grade 4 or above in GCSE Maths and English Language is required for most A-Level programmes, college courses, apprenticeships and university applications. Students who do not achieve this in Year 11 are required to continue studying and resit.

The good news is that resit students already have significant foundation knowledge. Targeted support can help students focus on the specific areas that cost marks the first time and prepare more effectively for the next sitting.

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Resit timelines are tight
November resits typically take place in weeks 46 to 48. If you are preparing for November, starting tutoring in September gives the best chance of success. Do not wait.
Required for most sixth form and college places
Required for the majority of apprenticeships
Required for UCAS university applications
Affects job applications and professional qualifications
Resit Exam Dates

When Are GCSE Resits?

November
Sitting 1
Autumn
Maths and English Language only
Available to Year 12 students and above who did not achieve grade 4 or above in their original sitting. Results in January.
May and June
Sitting 2
Summer
All GCSE subjects available
Open to all resit students. The main resit opportunity for all subjects. Results in August.

📌 Exact exam dates are published by AQA, Edexcel, OCR and WJEC each year. Check your school or exam board for confirmed dates.

Our Approach

How NLG Resit Tutoring Is Different

Resit students are not starting from scratch. They already have knowledge of the content. NLG resit tutoring is therefore more targeted and faster-paced than standard tutoring from the start.

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Diagnose Exactly What Went Wrong
The first session focuses on the original result and where marks were lost. Tutors use past papers from the same sitting where possible to identify the specific question types that caused problems.
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Targeted Not Broad
No time is wasted on topics the student already understands. Every session is focused on the highest-impact gaps, building quickly from where the student is to where they need to be.
Exam-Ready from Day One
Past paper practice, mark scheme analysis and timed conditions are built into sessions from the very beginning. There is no time to take the scenic route on a resit timeline.
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Rebuilding Confidence
Many resit students carry anxiety from the first sitting. NLG tutors are experienced in rebuilding confidence alongside academic skills, helping students approach the resit without the weight of a previous disappointment.
Choose Your Format

1:1 or Group Resit Tutoring?

Both formats are delivered online by specialist Maths and English tutors. Group places are subject to availability, sufficient enrolment and suitable placement.

1:1 Resit
Personalised Resit
£42
per session
Dedicated tutor focused on your child's specific gaps
Focused use of limited preparation time
Maths and English available
AQA, Edexcel, OCR and WJEC supported
Book £1 Trial Lesson →
£1 Trial Lesson: £1 applies to the first lesson only. Following lessons continue at the regular rate and are subject to our cancellation terms.
Group Resit
Group Resit Prep
£20
per week
Eligible GCSE Maths and GCSE English resit groups
Up to 8 pupils in 60-minute sessions
Structured curriculum and exam technique
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Group availability: Group places are subject to current availability, sufficient enrolment and suitable group placement. A place is not confirmed until approved by our team.
Getting Started

From Enquiry to First Resit Session

1
Tell Us the Subject and Sitting
Let us know the subject, exam board, original grade and target resit sitting (November or summer). Takes under 2 minutes.
2
Rapid Tutor Match
NLG prioritises fast matching for resit students. Most students are matched within 1 to 3 days given the time-sensitive nature of resit preparation.
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£1 Trial Lesson
The tutor reviews where marks were lost and begins a targeted plan. £1 applies to this first lesson only. Following lessons continue at the regular rate and are subject to our cancellation terms.
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Weekly Targeted Sessions
Focused weekly sessions building toward the resit sitting. Progress is monitored and the plan is adjusted as gaps are closed.
Common Questions

GCSE Resit FAQs

Everything students and parents ask about GCSE resits and NLG resit support.

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GCSE Maths and English Language resits are available in November and in May and June each year. The November sitting is for Year 12 students and above who did not achieve grade 4 or above. All subjects can be resit in the summer sitting.

Only GCSE Maths and English Language are available in November. All GCSE subjects can be resit in the May and June sitting. NLG provides support for Maths and English in both sittings and other subjects for the summer resit.

NLG GCSE resit 1:1 tutoring costs £42 per 40-minute session. Eligible GCSE Maths and GCSE English resit groups start from £20 per week, subject to availability, sufficient enrolment and suitable placement. The first 1:1 lesson is available as a £1 Trial Lesson. £1 applies to the first lesson only. Following lessons continue at the regular rate and cancellation terms apply. View full pricing.

Resit tutoring is more targeted and faster-paced. Students resitting already have foundation knowledge. Sessions focus on diagnosing exactly why marks were lost in the original sitting, past paper technique and rebuilding confidence for the resit exam.

Students in England who do not achieve grade 4 or above in GCSE Maths or English Language are required to continue studying these subjects in post-16 education. A grade 4 or above is required for most apprenticeships, college courses and university applications.

Most resit students are matched with a tutor within 1 to 3 days. NLG prioritises rapid matching for resit students given the time-sensitive nature of resit preparation.

Yes. The first lesson is available as a £1 Trial Lesson. £1 applies to the first lesson only. Following lessons continue at the regular rate and are subject to our cancellation terms. Book your £1 Trial Lesson.

NLG supports AQA, Edexcel, OCR and WJEC for GCSE resits. Tutors are matched based on the student's specific board and specification.

Get Started

Ready to Prepare for Your GCSE Resit?

Three ways to get started. Resit timelines are tight so do not wait.

Group Resit
Check Group Resit Availability
Eligible GCSE Maths or GCSE English resit groups start from £20 per week. Places depend on availability, sufficient enrolment and suitable placement.
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Best First Step
Book a £1 Trial Lesson
A full 40-minute introductory resit lesson for £1, focused on the previous result, priority gaps and tutor fit.
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Need Advice
Find a Resit Tutor
Tell us the subject, board and sitting. We will match you with a specialist resit tutor for your programme.
Find a Tutor →
£1 Trial Lesson: £1 applies to the first lesson only. Following lessons continue at the regular rate and are subject to our cancellation terms.