One Year A-Level Retake
Birmingham’s most successful A-Level retake programme.
Yes, you can retake your A-Levels in Birmingham at Edgbaston College. We turn disappointing results into exceptional outcomes, winning students higher grades and places at top universities, including Medicine, Dentistry and the Russell Group.
2025 Performance
87.7%
at A*–B
at A*–B
A*–A65.1%
A*–B87.7%
+1.78
grades gained per subject
Typical arrivalBBC
Typical resultA*AA
Why our retake students excel
Exceptional grade improvement
Jumps from BBB to A*AA are not uncommon, with an average gain of 1.78 grades per subject.
Genuinely small classes
Maxium of 10 students per class (typically 7).
Frequent exam practice & feedback
Weekly assessments under exam conditions and three mock exams, each with individual feedback.
Bespoke reapplication support
Personalised UCAS reapplication guidance from Principal Owais Ahmed, who personally oversees all applications.
Supportive environment
Family-run college with a personal, relaxed atmosphere where every student is encouraged to be ambitious.
Focused revision & exam technique
Targeted revision strategies and exam technique coaching that turn knowledge into marks under pressure.
How the one-year retake works
One year to master your subjects and lift your grades.
Choose your subjects – retake one to three A-Levels, or take up a brand-new subject alongside them.
Re-learn the whole course – the complete A-Level specification, re-taught from the ground up in small classes.
Constant assessment & feedback – weekly timed assessments and three full mock exams, each with feedback and a parent report.
See the full list of subjects available to retake here.
A retake plan built around you
No two students are the same. Every student starts with a one-to-one academic consultation, so we can target exactly what held your grades back last time.
In your consultation, we:
Review your previous results and scripts to see precisely where marks were lost.
Identify your strengths and weaknesses across each subject and topic.
Build a personalised retake plan with targeted support to close those gaps.
Retake success stories
Real students, real grade jumps. Watch how their retake year went.
More 2025 transformations
DE → AA
Manelle · Medicine, Southampton
UU → AB
Mohammed · Politics, KCL
BB → A*A*
Adham · Medicine, Bristol
See all our 2025 grade improvements ›
University & careers guidance
A better set of grades is only half the story. Every retake student gets personalised applications guidance from Principal Owais Ahmed, with a proven record on placement into competitive courses like Oxbridge, Medicine, Dentistry, Law and Economics.
72.7%
to Russell Group universities (2025)
96%
Medicine & Dentistry offer success (2025)
See our leavers’ destinations. If you are resitting for Medicine or Dentistry, read our guides on medical school and dental school resit policies.
Fees & how to apply
Fees
Fees depend on the number of subjects you retake. See current fees.
How to apply
We accept retake applications on a rolling basis, but most students join us after results day in September. Spaces subject to availability. Complete our enquiry form or call 0121 306 0182.
Accommodation
For students relocating to Birmingham, we’ve partnered with quality student accommodation just minutes from college.
Start your A-Level retake in Birmingham
Fill out the online enquiry form, email us, or give us a call.
Enquire about a course Call 0121 306 0182A-Level retake & resit FAQs
Quick answers to the most common questions about retaking and resitting A-Levels in Birmingham.
Where can I retake my A-Levels in Birmingham?
You can retake your A-Levels at Edgbaston College, an independent sixth form on George Road in Edgbaston, central Birmingham (B15 1PL). We run a full-time one-year retake programme with small classes and university-focused support.
Can you retake A-Levels?
Yes, at any age. A-Levels are linear, so you resit the whole subject rather than individual modules, usually the following summer. At Edgbaston you retake one to three subjects full-time in a single year.
Can you resit A-Levels in November?
No. Unlike GCSE English and Maths, A-Levels are only examined in the summer (May to June). There is no November A-Level series, so a one-year retake course is the standard route.
When can you resit your A-Levels?
A-Level exams are sat once a year, in May and June. A one-year retake course runs across the academic year so you are fully prepared for the following summer series; entries usually close around February.
How much does it cost to retake A-Levels?
It depends on how many subjects you take. College fees cover teaching, assessments and exam-entry arrangements. See our fees for current pricing.
What happens if you do worse in a resit?
Your earlier grade still stands. A lower resit result does not cancel a higher grade you have already achieved, and you can use whichever is better in your university applications. With weekly mocks, going backwards is rare.
How many times can you resit an A-Level?
There is no limit. Each time you sit the full set of papers for that subject and can use your best result.
Can I take a new A-Level subject when I retake?
Yes, you can. As well as retaking subjects you have already sat, you can start a brand-new A-Level alongside them in your retake year. One of our 2025 students added a new subject, went from B to A*A, and won a place to study Medicine.
Do universities accept A-Level retakes?
Yes. The large majority of universities and courses accept resit grades on equal terms. A few highly competitive courses, particularly Medicine and Dentistry, apply specific resit policies, so check each one.
How will you predict my grades?
We don't rely on your previous school's predictions. We set yours from your performance here, weekly assessments under exam conditions and three full mock exams, so they're current and fully evidence-based. Because of the outcomes we consistently deliver, we're able to predict ambitiously. This is a fresh start.
What are your outcomes like?
Outstanding. In 2025, 65.1% of grades were A*–A and 87.7% A*–B, with 72.7% of students progressing to Russell Group universities and 18 winning Medicine and Dentistry places. Recent 2025 successes include a student who resat and won a place to read Law at Cambridge, and multiple students who secured Dentistry places at King's College London.
