About the Exams Office
The Exams Team at UCM handles all elements of the examinations, from registration to certification 52 weeks a year, for the extensive range courses and curricula we offer. The exams facilitated include:
Academic exams from entry-level upwards for a range of Awarding Bodies. Qualifications include functional skills, iGCSE, GCSE, GCE and Degree level.
Vocational exams such as; City & Guilds, Highfield Catering and Motor Vehicle ABC Awards include written and online assessments as well as the recording of practical achievements.
Professional exams: we facilitate examinations for a large number of Professional Awarding Bodies together with the University of Chester and, amongst others, the University of London and the University of Northumbria. Many students undertaking distance learning programmes find that they are able to sit their exams at UCM, saving them travel and accommodation costs, but also giving them more time to study in the run-up to the exam.
Knowledge of Life in the UK and Islands which is an immigration requirement for people wanting to naturalise to the Island. These exams are usually held on the first Thursday of every month. To apply to sit this exam click on the exam date, complete the application form and return it to the Exams team.
- 19th December (deadline to submit an application is 5th December)
- 30th January (deadline to submit an application is 16th January)
Driving theory tests are also administered through this office and take place at our online testing centre, Thie Ushtey on Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays (usually two sessions per day).
You can book your driving theory tests here. Please note that Manx Utilities is currently carrying out essential maintenance works in the vicinity of Glencrutchery Road which may cause some disruption for candidates sitting tests at Thie Ushtey. We advise you to allow extra time for your journey to the test centre. If needed, you will be offered a set of ear defenders to minimise the noise but tests will run as scheduled. Should you wish to defer and re-schedule your test until the works have been completed, please contact the UCM exams office to book a test from September onwards.
Functional Skills Maths - It is possible to enter for Functional Skills Maths exams as a Private Candidate. This is done through Pearson Edexcel. This is for people who have worked through the study materials independently. This qualification is equivalent to a GCSE grade 4/C if passed and is accepted by most employers, including Isle of Man Government and many Universities as an alternative to Maths at GCSE level. Please email exams@ucm.ac.im for details
CITB Health & Safety Test - Applications are now open for the following dates: 3rd December (AM & PM), 18th December (AM), 9th January (PM), 14th January (AM) and 16th January (AM) See application form here
iGCSE Maths - Applications are now open for candidates to sit GCSE Maths in Summer 2025. The deadline for applications is 24 January 2025. See application form here
IGCSE First Language English - Applications are now open for candidates to sit IGCSE English in Summer 2025. The deadline for applications is 24 January 2025 See application form here
Private Candidate -the next opportunity to sit exams with us as a Private Candidate will be Summer 2025. The deadline for applications is 20 December 2024. See application form here.
Numerous computer-based exams are run from our testing centre at Thie Ushtey, via Pearson Vue and Prometric, which offer a broad range of exams on behalf of professional awarding bodies. Most are booked via the awarding body or directly with Prometric or Pearson Vue. If your exam is not available from them , please contact us to discuss how we may be able to support you.
Awarding body Information for Candidates
See here for further details regarding data protection and privacy notices for each awarding body.
Replacement Certificates
At UCM, we do not hold copies of your certificates. Once they have been collected, you will need to contact the board directly for these and there may be charges involved in obtaining them.
Please find below a list of our most common exam boards and their certificate replacement services:
- AQA: https://www.aqa.org.uk/contact-us/past-results-and-lost-certificates
- BTEC: https://qualifications.pearson.com/en/support/Services/replacement-certificates.html
- Cambridge Assessment International: https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/exam-administration/results/lost-certificates/
- City & Guilds: https://www.cityandguilds.com/help/help-for-learners/replace-and-amend-certificates
- OCR: https://www.ocr.org.uk/students/replacement-certificates/
Useful information
Use this checklist to help you to be as prepared as possible for your exam, so that on the day all you need to focus on is doing your best.