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Exams Service

Sitting an exam soon? Read the latest Exam Candidate Handbook

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 Skills Education Group 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 last 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.

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.

Autumn Examination Series – Information for Private Candidates

Please note the options available for private candidate entries in the Autumn examination series, in line with UK awarding body and JCQ regulations:

  • Standard UK GCSEs: In accordance with UK regulations, Autumn sittings are strictly limited to GCSE English Language and GCSE Mathematics only.
  • International GCSEs (iGCSEs): We accept entries for Autumn Pearson Edexcel and Cambridge iGCSEs across available subjects.
  • GCE A-Levels: There is no Autumn series for domestic UK A-Levels (AQA, OCR, Pearson UK, WJEC/Eduqas). As a UK-regulated examination centre, we are unable to offer Autumn A-Level entries. All A-Level examinations take place in the Summer (May/June) series only.

How to Apply

Please apply using the relevant link below. Ensure you select the correct entry form for your subject:

(NB: This deadline applies ONLY to candidates retaking Cambridge iGCSE English from the Summer 2026 exam series. First-time candidates must register for the Summer 2027 series.)

If you are unsure which form or specification applies to your examination, please contact our Exams Office at exams@ucm.ac.im before submitting your application.

 

Other Exams

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 - the next date for this text will be announced soon. 

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.

Private Candidates - if you would like to sit an exam as a private candidate please contact exams@ucm.ac.im.

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:

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.