“Rochester gave me hope and faith in myself. My personal tutor was great. The classes here are really supportive. You can always achieve your dreams, you just have to redefine your path, not your plan.”
Sometimes the right place makes all the difference. Whether it’s a fresh start for GCSEs, or the push for A-levels that get you to your first choice university, Rochester Independent College is built for students who want to move forward.
Explore our resit programmes below.
For students retaking their GCSEs, a fresh start gives them space to flourish. Our lower school is non-selective and co-educational, creating an atmosphere where every student can nurture their potential. Re-learn GCSEs and redo coursework and practical work in just one year, and add new subjects.
Retaking doesn’t have to feel like a step back. We offer an inspiring and relaxed space to achieve your best, alongside other like-minded students. We reteach full A-levels in just one year to fill knowledge gaps and improve exam strategies. Leave ready for top universities and the next chapter.
Strengthen your university application or switch paths with a new A-level subject, completed in just one year. With our flexible programmes, students can take fast-track courses alongside A-level resits. We’ll help you build an inspiring and achievable plan that gets you where you want to be next year.
For students starting over, RIC is the place to find that spark. We are an independent, non-traditional college where students can study to retake their A-levels or GCSEs. Small classes, no uniforms, no assemblies or bells. Just a fresh start in a mature, friendly, inclusive setting, where you're treated as an individual.