What to upload for a faster IGCSE assessment
The assessment form accepts one optional file. A useful file helps us understand the student’s current level and choose the right first step.
Good to upload
A recent mock paper, marked school feedback, topic test, writing sample or short teacher comment.
Useful context
Subject, exam board, paper type, date of the test and what you want to improve.
Do not upload
Payment card details, passports, sensitive identity documents or unnecessary private school records.
File format
The form supports PDF, JPG, PNG, DOC and DOCX files up to 12MB. If the file is too large or not ready, submit the form first and share materials during follow-up.
| Material | Why it helps |
|---|---|
| Mock paper | Shows actual mark loss and exam technique issues. |
| Writing sample | Helps diagnose English structure, grammar, vocabulary and task response. |
| Topic test | Shows whether the student needs a narrow topic review or broader support. |
| School feedback | Provides context for target grades, recent progress and teacher concerns. |
When one file is enough
One useful file is better than ten unclear files. Choose the document that best shows the current problem.
| Student situation | Best single file | What to add in the message |
|---|---|---|
| The student completed a mock or past paper. | The answer script, ideally with question paper or mark scheme if available. | Subject, exam board, time limit and whether it was done independently. |
| Writing quality is the main concern. | One recent essay, writing task or marked paragraph. | Teacher comment, target grade and what the student finds difficult. |
| The issue is unclear. | A recent school report, topic test or marked homework sample. | What changed recently: grade, confidence, school route or exam date. |
| The route is private candidate or non-standard. | Any email or note from school, centre or course provider about exam route. | Which official questions still need confirming. |
Make the file easy to review
A clear file saves time and reduces follow-up questions. The marker or reviewer should be able to understand what they are looking at without guessing.
Name the file clearly
Use subject, exam board and date where possible, such as Maths-Cambridge-Mock-May.pdf.
Keep pages readable
Photos should be bright, straight and complete. Avoid cropped working or missing question numbers.
Add brief context
Write whether the work was timed, open-book, school-set, self-study or already marked.
Remove private extras
Do not include payment details, identity documents or unrelated school records.
Past papers, syllabus and high-grade notes are useful only when they change the next action
Families often collect more resources when the real question is simpler: is the student using the correct route, losing marks for the same reason, or revising without feedback? We use resources as evidence for a smaller, clearer next step.
Completed work shows the real pattern
A paper is most useful when the student answer, time taken, mark scheme and exam board are all clear.
Best entry: Mock Marking from £45The route must be correct first
A syllabus helps only if it matches the exam board, subject code, paper route and exam session the student is actually taking.
Best entry: Exam Planning from £55Good notes do not prove exam performance
High-grade notes can inspire structure, but the student still needs to turn knowledge into marks under timed conditions.
Best entry: Diagnostic Review £35Mistakes should become a feedback loop
An error log is useful when it leads to a specific task, upload point and parent-visible checkpoint.
Best entry: Study Plan Setup £59Self-marking can miss method marks, command words and repeated lost-mark habits.
Paper route, answer quality, mark-loss pattern and whether the student needs marking, lessons or a sprint.
Mock MarkingA student may revise the wrong paper route or spend time on low-priority topics.
Exam board, subject code, paper route, exam session, available weeks and official items still to confirm.
Exam PlanningCopying polished notes can hide weak application, timing or question focus.
One recent answer or topic test to see whether the student can apply the method independently.
Diagnostic ReviewMore files can make revision feel busy without improving marks.
Weekly time, completed topics, weak evidence, upload rhythm and parent feedback needs.
Study Plan or Guided StudyWe can guide families toward official syllabus, past paper and mark scheme sources and help turn student work into a plan. We do not claim exam-board affiliation, distribute copyrighted paper packs or suggest that another student notes guarantee a result.
Send less, but send the right evidence
A small set of clear work is easier to review than a large folder with no context. The aim is to understand the student, not collect every document.
What is the most useful material to send first?
Send one recent piece of real work: a completed mock, past paper, topic test, writing sample, school feedback or marked script. Add subject, exam board and exam date if known.
Do we need to send every file?
No. A small, clear set of evidence is better than a large folder. Start with the strongest recent evidence and add context about the main concern.
Can screenshots be used?
Screenshots can help if they are readable and complete, but PDFs or clear photos of full pages are usually better for marking, diagnostic review and planning.
What should not be uploaded?
Do not upload unrelated personal documents, passwords, school portal access or sensitive information that is not needed for academic review.
How much context is enough?
Add the subject, exam board if known, exam date, current concern, and what the family is deciding. That short context often matters as much as the file itself.
Match the student situation to a clear service
If the first step is still unclear, choose the closest student situation. Each route carries the service preference into the free assessment. Before payment, we still confirm subject, exam board, evidence, tutor or marker availability, timing and cancellation rules.
Free Assessment
Use this when you need a first recommendation before paying.
- Best when
- Subject, exam board, timeline or support type is not clear yet.
- Prepare
- Student year, subjects, exam date, current concern and any recent result.
Diagnostic Review
A low-risk tutor judgement before deciding whether lessons are needed.
- Best when
- There is school feedback, a topic test, writing sample or recent work.
- Prepare
- One subject, exam board if known, recent evidence and target grade.
Mock Marking
Turn a completed mock or past paper into mark-loss patterns and revision priorities.
- Best when
- The student has completed one or two papers and needs exam-board-aware feedback.
- Prepare
- Paper, answers, subject, exam board, time taken and school feedback if available.
Parent Review Call
A focused 30-minute parent discussion before approving the next spend.
- Best when
- Parents want to understand assessment, diagnostic or mock feedback before upgrading.
- Prepare
- Existing recommendation, mock feedback, diagnostic result or key questions.
Study Plan Setup
A practical 2 to 4 week plan before committing to guided study or tutoring.
- Best when
- The student can self-study but needs priorities, syllabus coverage and a realistic routine.
- Prepare
- Syllabus, exam date, weekly study time, weak topics and recent evidence.
One-to-One or Guided Support
Use this when the weak subject is clear and regular teaching or checkpoints are needed.
- Best when
- Subject priority, availability and likely support rhythm are already reasonably clear.
- Prepare
- Subject, exam board, availability, target grade, recent evidence and start date.
Submitting a service preference does not collect payment. If information is missing, delivery is not feasible, timing is unrealistic or a grade guarantee is expected, we explain the boundary before any payment step.