When Does Edexcel Results Come Out: GCSE Results Day 2023

GCSE results day is an eagerly awaited event for students who have completed their exams and are anxious to know their grades. If you are a GCSE student waiting for your Edexcel results in 2023, this article will provide you with important information regarding when the results will be released and how you can collect them.

GCSE Results Day 2023

This year, the GCSE results for Edexcel exams will be released on Thursday, 24 August 2023. 

It's essential to mark this date in your calendar so that you can be prepared to collect your results and celebrate your achievements.

Collecting Your Results

On results day, you can collect your GCSE results from your school. However, it's important to note that some schools may choose to post the results or send them digitally, so it's crucial to check with your teachers to confirm the collection method.

If you are collecting your results from your school, your teachers will inform you about the opening time and the specific classroom where you can collect your results. 

Remember that the opening times may vary from school to school, so don't assume that your school will open at the same time as your friends' schools.

Understanding GCSE Grades

To interpret your GCSE grades accurately, it's essential to understand the grading system. 

Here is a breakdown of the Edexcel GCSE grades and their corresponding equivalents:

• 9: High A*
• 8: Low A* or high A grade
• 7: Low A grade
• 6: High B grade
• 5: Low B or high C grade
• 4: Low C grade
• 3: D or high E grade
• 2: Low E or high F grade
• 1: Low F or G grade
• U: Ungraded

Note that the previous C grade has been replaced with grades 5 and 4, both of which are considered a pass. Grade 4 is a standard pass, while grade 5 is known as a strong pass.

Receiving Your GCSE Certificates

It's important to understand that the GCSE results you will receive in August are provisional and indicate your provisional grades.

Your final grades will be shown on your GCSE certificates, which are crucial for providing proof to universities and employers.

If you believe that there has been a mistake in your grades, you have the option to make an appeal. You can request a remark of your papers or a clerical check to ensure accuracy.

Your GCSE certificates will be sent to your school by the exam board approximately 3 months after results day. 

Your school will inform you when the certificates are ready for collection. You can either visit the school to pick them up or arrange for the school to post them to you. Remember that schools are required to keep your certificates for 12 months after receiving them, so there's no need to worry if you can't collect them immediately.

Importance of Your GCSE Certificates

It's crucial to keep your GCSE certificates safe, as you may need to present them to universities or employers. 

In case you lose a certificate, you can order a replacement called a "certified statement of results" from your exam board. 

Please note that there may be a cost associated with ordering this replacement.

FAQs (GCSE Results 2023)

1. When is GCSE results day 2023?

Answer: GCSE results for 2023 will be released on Thursday, 24 August 2023.

2. How can I collect my GCSE results?

Answer: You can collect your GCSE results from your school. However, some schools may choose to post or send them digitally, so it's important to check with your teachers for the collection method.

3. What should I bring with me on results day?

Answer: Consider bringing a fully charged mobile phone, photo ID, a bottle of water, a trusted adult for support, and a pen and paper to write down any information.

4. What if I'm on holiday on results day?

Answer: If you are unable to collect your results in person due to being on holiday or other reasons, you can arrange in advance for your school to send your results to you via email or post. Contact your school to discuss the process and requirements.

5. Can someone else collect my results on my behalf?

Answer: In some cases, you can nominate someone else to collect your results on your behalf. They will usually need to sign a letter and provide photo ID. Confirm the rules and procedures with your school regarding this option.

6. When will I receive my GCSE certificates?

Answer: GCSE results slips and certificates are not the same. The provisional grades are shown on the results slips you'll receive in August. The final grades, indicated on the certificates, will be sent to your school by the exam board approximately three months after results day. Your school will inform you when they are ready for collection or can arrange to have them posted to you.

7. What if I need to appeal my grades?

Answer: If you believe there has been a mistake in your grades, you can make an appeal. This may involve requesting a remark or a clerical check. Refer to the provided guide or consult with your school for more information on the appeals process.

UPNG Open College Application Form Grade 12 School Leavers

The University of Papua New Guinea, Open College (UPNG –OC) informs 2022 Grade 12 School Leavers, that Applications to the External undergraduate degree programs are open and will close on the 31st of January 2023. 

2023 UPNG OPEN COLLEGE Application: Note that this is an *old* notice. See the latest programs and application form PDF for 2023 > Click Here

If you are interested in enrolling, download the Application form and fill it in and lodge it at your nearest Open College Centre.

UPNG OPEN COLLEGE Application Form 2023

Call for Applications to UPNG OPEN COLLEGE Undergraduate Degree/Diploma Programs 2023 (for 2022 Secondary School Leavers)

Download the application form here.

 Applicants must take note of the following important points

1. Only 2022 Grade Leavers will be considered in this application call.

2. The following programs are on offer; Business Management Foundation Year, Science Foundation Year and Bachelor of Arts – Year 1

3. Science Foundation Year (SFY) is only offered at NCD OC Centre. Applicants must study ALL the following five subjects (L&L, Advance Maths, Chemistry, Physics and Biology in Grade 12 in order to be considered for UPNG Science Foundation.

4. If you are intending to enrol in any of the Open College Certificate programs, you must go to your nearest OC center with your grade 12 certificate and enquire about the programs on offer and you will be advised accordingly. Do not use this application form.

5. CTCS program will no longer admit new students in 2023 and onwards, only continuing students will enrol in this program.

6. UPNG-OC is no longer offering any upgrading of courses. You are advised to pursue a degree or complete a certificate program.

7. Navigate through our Open College website to confirm the Entry Requirements and Eligibility criteria for the programs.

8. The normal fee for diploma and degree courses in K600 per course per semester. Science practical (Laboratory) based courses fee is K900 per course.

9. If you register at NCD Campus or Morobe University Centre, a compulsory surcharge fee of K60.00 is applicable in addition to your course fee.

10. The decision of the selectors is final. Any appeals will not be entertained.

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This announcement was originally published on the UPNG website.

Flexible Open and Distance Education (FODE) Application and Enrolment

THE Government has urged parents to enrol their children who have dropped out of school into the Flexible Open and Distance Education (FODE) this year as it is free.

Education Minister Jimmy Uguro yesterday said no fees would be levied on FODE students and encouraged those who could not make it to the upper grades to enrol at their nearest Fode centre.

“Fode is fee-free this year,” Uguro said.

“Parents are not paying.

“The Government has paid the fees.

“This is to address the high turn-over of school dropouts each year.

“The Education Department has been tasked to attach FODE centres to high school and nominated primary schools in districts and provinces.

“A team from the Education Department is working on a plan to have all school leavers absorbed into the [FODE] system.

“This is so we can reduce the number of student dropouts doing nothing out there.

“As soon as school commences on Feb 1, FODE classes should also commence.”

Prime Minister James Marape said recently that the Government would offer an alternative education pathway to help those who dropped out of school. Uguro said the Covid-19 affected student’s learning last year which resulted in 17,000 students missing out on moving to the next level.

“FODE is free because we are accommodating the school leavers, we are opening up opportunities for those who have been left out, we are taking them on board,” he said.

“The FODE students will study the same contents and they will sit for the same exams.

“So no one should be left behind.

“All students should be educated equally. Last year, there was a big drop so the Government is addressing this issue through Fode.”

Uguro said teachers would be paid an allowance for teaching Fode.

He advised students interested in taking up Fode to check with the Fode centres in the provinces and districts because the Government was committed to starting the fee-free initiative this year.

Source: The National Newspaper ( By GYNNIE KERO, 12/01/2021)

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2024 Middle School 8th Grade Back to Schools Supply List

Curious about the essential tools for conquering 8th grade? We've scoured over 60 school supplies and unearthed the top 10 superstars.

This handy list breaks down the must-haves for each subject – Reading, Math, Science, and Social Studies – as well as the shared essentials for every middle schooler. So, grab your backpack, download the list, and get ready to ace the year!

Bonus: We've even included suggested quantities for each item, making back-to-school shopping a breeze.

Top 10 Back-to-School School Supplies

We compared nearly 62 items (including the quantities) from 3 schools in Kansas, Alabama and Texas to find out the popular items. 

Here are the top 10 Popular School Supplies for 8th Graders:

1. Markers
2. Earphones 
3. 24 Ct pencils
4. Bevelled Erasers
5. Notebook paper
6. Blue or black pens
7. Rolls of paper towels
8. Composition notebooks
9. 2-pocket folder with brads
10. Graphing Calculator/Scientific Calculator

IMPORTANT: Before the school starts, clearly label all supplies with first and last names.

To label the school supplies, you will require fabric markers and name labels (Amazon affiliate link).

Essential School Supplies for 8th-Grade Students

The essential school supplies are a must-have. Most of these items make the top 10 list, but it is important to identify them as essentials.

• Composition notebook (Reading, Maths, Science and Social Studies).
• Binders and binder dividers.
• Pen, pencil and pencil
• Pencil Pouch
• Colour pencil
• Folders

Why know the top 10 essential supplies?

We've observed that these 10 schools' supplies were popular across the 3 schools that we analyzed. In addition, several supplies have been consistently requested by the middle school over the years.

• We identified the popular supplies for elementary from Pre-K all the way up to 5th Grade. See the elementary school supply lists here.
• You can also find the complete school supply lists for 6th Grade and 8th Grade via this link - Middle School Supply List.

Download 2024 School Supply List

This PDF list contains the most requested list of 10 items, as well as all the lists from the complete list that we used to analyse the supplies from 3 schools.  Download the PDF version of all 57 items, including the popular TOP 10 supplies.

Get it here - Top 10 School Supplies for 8th Grade.

It will give you a good idea about the school supply list if you do not have one from your child/ren's school yet. 

Please use this list as a guide as you plan to gather the items for your child.

Buy school supplies in 2024

You can buy the school supplies at your local stationery shop if you are willing to travel there.

You can also get the school supplies at Amazon via this link.

Visit the Amazon store for the Top 10 school supplies.

(Affiliate Disclaimer: We may earn a small commission if you buy through our link. This is at no additional cost to you.)

8th Grade School Supply List 2024

The top 10 school supplies will give you an idea about the items to buy now or during the school term.  

We found out that there are 3 different types of supplies that schools often ask for - the required supplies, additional supplies, and supplies for boys and girls. 

Importantly, as your child enters middle school they'll require supplies for each of the courses (or subjects) such as Reading, Math, Science, and Social Studies. Some schools ask for the general supplies that everyone across the grade needs. 

Many schools may often ask for the required school supplies on the first day of school. If you need clarity, speak to your child's class teacher as he/she is the best person to help. 

In addition, check out the school newsletter or website for any latest inclusions of supplies.

General school supplies for 8th Grade 

Some school supplies may need to be replenished during the school year. In fact, each school may require additional supplies depending on what they are planning after Summer. 

Schools that offer self-contained classes or other additional curricula and extra-curricular activities often make this clear in their newsletter to parents and citizens.

Contact the school or talk to your child's 8th Grade teacher if you need further clarification.

Back to School Supply Checklist

The diagram shows the complete list of items that we used to identify the top 10 school Supplies. The colored items were rearranged to show the popular (and common) supplies in three schools from the different states -  Kansas, Alabama and Texas.

We realised that all three schools have asked the parents and children to name the supplies with first and last names. This is an important exercise and must be done before the start of the school term. 

A fabric pen and name labels will be required to name the supplies.

8th Grade Back to School Supply 2024 Checklists

We compared over 100 school supplies from more than 10 middle schools in 9 states to identify the top 10 products. 

Each school supply list has a general list of items, as well as the items for each subject. We sorted the items and rearranged them to match the items from one school to another which made it easier to selectively identify the same items across the different schools. 

It took a week to finally complete the list. We call this the Top 10 Popular School Supplies!

You can see the Top 10 Items for the middle schools via the links:

1) 6TH GRADE Top 10 Popular School Supplies.

2) 7TH GRADE Top 10 Popular School Supplies.

3) Elementary School Supply Lists (Pre-K to 5th Grade)

4) Middle School Supply Lists (6th Grade to 8th Grade)

While the official school supply list will be released soon, this handy checklist offers a sneak peek at the essentials your child might need. Consider it a treasure map for deals and a time-saving guide to avoid last-minute scrambles.

How to use the School Supply Lists 2024?

These lists are *checklists* only. Your child's school will have an updated supply list for you. 

In fact, many of these items are common year after year. But these lists will give you a heads-up in case you see the supplies at a discount online or at a shop, or anywhere in the house. 

By doing this, you do not have to buy all the supplies at once. This can save you a lot of money and time.

So we hope you find this information useful. Download the 8TH GRADE school supply checklist (PDF).