For GCSE and GCSE (Short Course), a 100% terminal rule applies. Candidates must enter for all their units in the series in which the qualification is certificated.
In specifications with both GCSE and GCSE (Short Course), the two qualifications can be certificated concurrently if all units are taken in the same series. Candidates who have claimed GCSE (Short Course) and decide to move on to the GCSE from the same specification will need to retake all of the GCSE (Short Course) units alongside the additional units required for GCSE. The new results for the units that have been retaken will then be used to calculate the GCSE grade. Any results previously achieved cannot be re-used.
We strongly advise you make certification entries for your candidates by the final entry deadlines, and before results are released at the latest. However, if you have not made a certification entry, you may use the post-results late certification process up until the closing date for this service.