GCSE Russian - Summer Exam

GCSE Russian - Summer ExamGCSE Russian GCSE Russian provides students with the chance to do more than just develop their Russian language skills. The GCSE Russian course equips students with the skills to read, write and communicate in Russian along with an understanding of Russian culture. GCSE Russian is excellent preparation for A Level Russian. Our approved GCSE Russian exam centre welcomes private candidates for exams with Edexcel. We provide a safe, well organised

GCSE Russian

GCSE Russian provides students with the chance to do more than just develop their Russian language skills. The GCSE Russian course equips students with the skills to read, write and communicate in Russian along with an understanding of Russian culture. GCSE Russian is excellent preparation for A Level Russian.

Our approved GCSE Russian exam centre welcomes private candidates for exams with Edexcel. We provide a safe, well-organised environment designed to support you through every step, ensuring your exam experience is smooth and stress free helping you to gain a recognised qualification in GCSE Russian proficiency under official exam conditions.

FAQ GCSE Russian:

What is the difference between Foundation and Higher tier?
If you sit Foundation tier the maximum grade you can achieve is a 5. The questions on Foundation tier will not cover some of the more complex vocabulary and grammatical concepts. Higher tier allows you to get a grades from 3 to 9 but if you do not get sufficient marks for a grade 3 you will be awarded a U grade for unclassified. Please ensure that you chose the correct level when completing the application process.

Do I need to be a native Russian speaker to take these exams?
No, the specification is designed for students who have studied Russian from scratch and the exams are set at a level suitable for someone in this position.

What are the arrangements for the speaking part of the exam?
The speaking part of the exam is conducted at our centre in Birmingham in April. You will be sent a date and time for your speaking exam by March. The speaking exam takes no longer than 30 minutes to complete. Please remember to bring your ID to the speaking exam.

I am resitting, can I carry forward my previous mark for the speaking component?
Yes, please ensure that you select the correct option above. You will need to provide the UCI number you used when you originally took the exams and proof of the original mark for this component.

How does the listening examination work?
Candidates are provided with their own MP3 player onto which the listening files have been downloaded; you will need to provide your own noise cancelling headphones or earphones which has a jack connector as shown in the picture below.

Am I allowed a dictionary in the exams?
No, dictionaries are not allowed for any of the exams.