Do I have to pay for GCSE or A levels qualifications this year as a private candidate

As a private candidate do I have to pay for qualifications this year?

Yes, private candidates are expected to contribute to the cost of their qualifications as in every other year.

To avoid the extra costs of the additional requirements of assessing private candidates this year being passed on to candidates, the Department for Education are providing funding for centres and asking centres to charge candidates the same cost as a normal year.