About Decca Group Ltd — Education Services in Ilford, East London
Decca Group Ltd is a UK-based education group operating from the heart of Ilford, Essex. Founded with a commitment to widening access to quality education, the Group operates two specialist divisions: Ark Education Centre, a fully accredited private exam centre serving candidates across East London, and Ark Tuition, an Ofsted-registered supplementary education provider for learners aged 8 to 18.
Together, these two services offer something unique in the Ilford and Redbridge area — a single location where a student can receive expert tuition and sit their formal accredited examinations, from 11 Plus preparation right through to GCSE, A Level, and professional certification.
Ark Education Centre — JCQ-Approved Private Exam Centre
Ark Education Centre (National Centre Number: 13356, UKPRN: 10067040) is a JCQ-approved independent examination centre based at Unit 2, 388 High Road, Ilford, IG1 1TL. We are approved by all four major UK exam boards — Pearson Edexcel, AQA, OCR, and Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE) — as well as professional certification bodies including Pearson VUE, ACCA/CIMA, and the British Computer Society (BCS).
We specialise in supporting learners who need to sit examinations outside mainstream school settings, including:
- Home-educated students requiring GCSE, IGCSE, or A Level examination entry
- Adults and resit candidates improving grades in Maths, English, and other subjects
- Excluded or part-time learners needing a secure, calm assessment environment
- Distance learners completing qualifications independently
- International candidates seeking UK-recognised qualifications
- Professionals booking ACCA computer-based exams or Pearson VUE tests on demand
We are also a registered UCAS centre, supporting candidates with predicted grades, university applications, and admissions-related assessments. Our centre provides access arrangements for candidates with special educational needs, including extra time, separate rooms, and reader or scribe provisions, all administered in accordance with JCQ guidelines.
Ark Tuition — Ofsted-Registered Tuition Centre, Ilford
Ark Tuition is an Ofsted-registered supplementary education provider offering structured, curriculum-aligned tuition for children aged 8 to 18. Our small-group model — a maximum of five to six students per class — ensures every learner receives focused support from qualified, experienced tutors.
We offer tuition in Maths, English, and Science from Year 3 onwards, specialist 11 Plus preparation for Redbridge, Essex, and Kent grammar school entry, GCSE tuition across all core subjects, and A Level Maths. Eligible families can use the Tax-Free Childcare scheme towards tuition fees. Free initial assessments are available for all new enrolments.
Our Mission
Our mission is to become one of the leading providers of education services in East London, with a particular focus on widening access to accredited qualifications for learners who fall outside mainstream provision. Through Ark Education Centre and Ark Tuition, we aim to support every learner — regardless of background, age, or educational pathway — in achieving the qualifications they need to progress.
Why Choose Ark Education Centre
We are a family-run business, and that shapes everything about how we work. We understand that sitting an examination outside a traditional school setting can feel daunting. Our centre is designed to be calm, professional, and genuinely supportive from the first enquiry through to results day.
Our services are competitively priced and transparent. We publish our exam fees clearly, with no hidden charges. We are easy to reach — 7 minutes’ walk from Ilford station, with multiple bus routes stopping directly outside — and our team is available by phone and WhatsApp Monday to Friday until 7.00pm.
We hold approvals from JCQ, all four major GCSE and A Level exam boards, Pearson VUE, ACCA, BCS, UCAS, and Ofsted. These credentials are your assurance that every examination we administer meets the highest standards of integrity and regulatory compliance.