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A Star Equivalency are the UK Leaders in the Support and Delivery of all GCSE Equivalency Test Services Since 2002, supporting thousands of learners each month get the qualifications they need to get into university, onto apprenticeship courses, and pursuit their dream career. Our GCSE equivalency qualifications in maths, English, science and biology are accepted across the UK and our market leading courses are designed to improve pass rates.
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The knowledge of the advisor
The knowledge of the advisor, Jacob, meant that I could pick courses that were right for me and communication was excellent.
30 April 2026
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Reply from A Star Equivalency
Hi Sian, thank you for your kind feedback. We’re so glad to hear that Jacob’s advice helped you choose the right courses, and that communication throughout was excellent. We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience and wish you the best moving forward.
The Maths foundation course was easy to…
The Maths foundation course was easy to navigate and covered all of the skills required in order to pass. The tutorials were clearly articulated and easy to follow. The customer service was great and very responsive and I would definitely recommend to anyone needing to pass an equivalency exam.
27 April 2026
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Reply from A Star Equivalency
Thank you for your review Sarah! We’re really glad to hear that the Maths foundation course was easy to navigate and that the tutorials were clear and helpful. It’s great to know the customer service team was responsive and supportive throughout your experience.
We really appreciate your recommendation and wish you all the best moving forward.
I had a great informative experience
I had a great informative experience, Laura was very helpful and she gave me great techniques to work out the answers effectively. I definitely feel more confident and am very greatful.
30 April 2026
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Reply from A Star Equivalency
Thank you for your kind feedback Filomena. We’re so pleased to hear that Laura was able to provide helpful techniques and boost your confidence. We’re glad the session made a positive impact on your learning.
Wishing you all the best as you continue your studies.
Laura is super helpful and broke the…
Laura is super helpful and broke the questions down for me to understand. Studying for Maths exam.
30 April 2026
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Reply from A Star Equivalency
Thank you for your feedback Paige. We’re really glad to hear that Laura was able to break down the questions and help you understand the material better. Wishing you all the best as you continue studying for your maths exam!
I had a great experience with my 1-to-1
I had a great experience with my 1-to-1 session while preparing for my upcoming maths exam. The tutor was extremely helpful and took the time to explain everything in detail, making sure I fully understood each topic before moving on.
The session was well-structured, supportive, and really boosted my confidence. I now feel much more prepared going into my exam. I would definitely recommend their services.
29 April 2026
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Reply from A Star Equivalency
Hi Stephanie,
Thank you for your wonderful feedback. We’re so pleased to hear that the 1-to-1 session helped boost your confidence and that the tutor’s detailed explanations made a difference in your preparation.
We really appreciate your recommendation and wish you all the best as you head into your exam.
Great on-line learning platform
Great on-line learning platform. Straight forward and highly recommend.
3 April 2026
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Reply from A Star Equivalency
Thank you Nicola, it's great to hear that you found the learning platform straightforward. We really appreciate your recommendation!
Laura was great and easy to talk to
Laura was great and easy to talk to, she was very patient and the session really helped my understanding. I would be interested in more of these sessions if they were available
27 April 2026
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Reply from A Star Equivalency
Thank you for your kind feedback Amy. We’re so glad to hear that Laura made the session enjoyable and that her patience helped improve your understanding. It’s great to know you’d be interested in more sessions, we’ll keep that in mind as we continue to offer support.
I had a 1:1 session
I had a 1:1 session with Laura tutor. She was absolutely amazing and very empathetic. I learnt a few Maths equations.I am grateful. Thankyou
27 April 2026
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Reply from A Star Equivalency
Thank you for your lovely review Irum. We’re so pleased to hear that Laura was able to provide such supportive and empathetic guidance during your 1:1 session. It’s great that you were able to learn new maths equations and felt grateful for the session.
Lots of helpful information which made…
Lots of helpful information which made the process smooth and stress free
2 April 2026
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Reply from A Star Equivalency
Thank you for your review Rukhsana. We’re really pleased to hear that the information provided helped make the process smooth and stress free.
Amazing service!
Amazing service! Jacob helped me to choose the right path. Thank you so much, Jacob great assistance!
24 April 2026
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Reply from A Star Equivalency
Thank you for your kind words. We’re really pleased to hear that Jacob was able to guide you in choosing the right path. We’ll be sure to pass on your thanks to him.
very helpful session today
very helpful session today, having 1-1 sessions is great for any missed learning
24 April 2026
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Reply from A Star Equivalency
Thank you for your feedback Emma. We’re really pleased to hear that you found the session helpful and that the one-to-one support is making a difference, especially for covering any gaps in learning.
Wishing you all the best with your preparation.
It was a good experience
It was a good experience. They were very helpful.
10 April 2026
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Reply from A Star Equivalency
Thank you Hatice, we're delighted to have been able to help you!
The exam was the main thing - I felt unsure
Combined science for me. I have been flying through the material, including all the topic tests and mocks, getting 70% averages. I sat my exam last Wednesday and haven't got the result yet and I don't feel so confident. The format was slightly different which threw me and some questions, including an experiment, I hadn't come across throughout the course. This was quite distressing as I had worked so hard. Whether it's a pass or a fail, I thought I'd share that, it's quite a big deal. The costumer service is great, very friendly and quick to reply, I loved the way the revision material was delivered.
15 April 2026
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Reply from A Star Equivalency
Hi Simone,
Thank you for sharing your experience. We’re really pleased to hear that you found the revision materials helpful and that our team have been friendly and quick to support you.
We understand how unsettling it can feel when the exam format or certain questions differ from what you’ve seen in practice. The course is designed to cover the full specification, but the exam will always test a selection of topics and may present them in unfamiliar ways to assess understanding.
It’s clear you’ve put a lot of effort into your preparation, consistently working through the material and achieving strong scores in your mocks, and that level of commitment really matters.
We hope that you achieve the results you are hoping for!
5 Stars for A Star Equivalency!
A Star Equivalency kept me informed and updated with regular reminders via email. The online exam went smoothly, and the English passages were interesting reads. I had a great experience writing on the given topic, and I would definitely recommend A Star Equivalency.
15 April 2026
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Reply from A Star Equivalency
Hi Rebeka,
Thank you for your kind review. We’re really pleased to hear that the communication and reminders helped, and that your online exam experience was smooth. It’s great to know you enjoyed the reading passages and writing task as well.
We really appreciate your recommendation and wish you all the best moving forward.
Passed with level 7
Passed with level 7
I booked just exam. The exam prep video
And free material was very helpful. It was very easy and convenient to sit online exam
6 April 2026
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Reply from A Star Equivalency
Congratulations on achieving a Level 7, that’s a fantastic result. We’re really pleased to hear that the exam prep video and free materials were helpful, and that you found the online exam easy and convenient.
Wishing you all the best moving forward Sadaf.
My experience with A star equivalency…
My experience with A star equivalency was amazing I recommend choosing the course and exam definitely as it helps even more when revising for the exam through there course revision. I did my biology with them and I’m very happy with my results as now I can do my dream career
20 April 2026
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Reply from A Star Equivalency
Thank you for your lovely feedback Gulbeyaz. We’re really pleased to hear that the course supported your revision and helped you achieve the result you needed.
Congratulations on your biology result and on taking the next step towards your dream career. We wish you all the best moving forward.
Reply from A Star Equivalency
Thank you for the review Biljana!
I sat for the English exam and awaiting…
I sat for the English exam and awaiting my results in a couple of days.
Though I consider myself as a senior with over 23 years teaching math in a government secondary school in Ghana, it appeared to me as a surprise when I was not allowed to use my IPhone 15 Pro Max as my hotspot (internet connection) for my MacBook during the exam.
I somehow panicked a bit on the day of the exam as I had to make alternative arrangement. Despite the initial jitters, I am of the firm conviction that I will pass with high grade nonetheless.
Please allow for the hotspot usage as it will by no means give no one an advantage to cheat whatsoever, especially working within 2 hours 10 minutes.
It must be noted that in the developing world, the tried and tested hotspot is more reliable than the routers.
Thank you.
14 April 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from A Star Equivalency
Thank you for sharing your experience Davidson, and we wish you the very best with your upcoming results.
We understand how unexpected and stressful that situation must have felt on the day. The restriction on using mobile hotspots is largely in place to ensure a stable and reliable connection throughout the exam. While hotspots can work well in many situations, they can also be less consistent over a longer exam period, which can risk interruptions during the sitting.
We do appreciate your perspective, especially around reliability in different regions, and feedback like this is helpful when we review the guidance we give learners ahead of their exams.
It’s great to hear you were able to continue despite the initial disruption, and we hope you achieve the result you’re aiming for.
English course
The English course and revision material is great and gave me confidence in sitting the exam. The mock tests are extremely close to the real exam and are very helpful in getting properly prepared, despite the AI feedback being more generous than in the actual exam. Overall, I would highly recommend A Star Equivalency to get the GCSE English equivalency.
27 March 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from A Star Equivalency
Thank you for your review Francesca. We’re really pleased to hear that the course and revision materials helped build your confidence, and that the mock tests supported your preparation for the real exam.
We appreciate your comment about the AI feedback, and it’s great to see you recognised the difference while still using the mocks effectively.
Thank you for your recommendation and we wish you all the best moving forward.
I successfully passed English and Maths…
I successfully passed English and Maths for teacher training. I used the resources available on regular bases and I am very happy with the outcome. No money wasted, quick and straightforward from the comfort of my home. 5* services all the way.
3 April 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from A Star Equivalency
Hi Lui,
That’s fantastic to hear. Congratulations on passing both English and Maths for your teacher training.
We’re really pleased the resources supported you and that the whole process felt quick and straightforward from home. Thank you for your kind words and recommendation.
Wishing you all the best moving forward.
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