Guides
Straight answers on the RE exams
Plain-English guides to the RE5 and RE1, written by The PassPath Team and kept current for 2026.
The RE5 Exam: complete 2026 guide
Who must write the RE5, the pass mark and format, what it costs, how booking works, and a smarter way to prepare. All in one guide, current for 2026.
Read the guideFailed the RE5? How to pass the rewrite
A fail stings, but it's rarely as far off as it feels. How to rebook, find the specific tasks that cost you marks, and prepare for the rewrite without re-studying everything.
Read the guideThe RE1 Exam: complete 2026 guide
The Key Individual exam explained: who must write the RE1, the pass mark and format, what it costs, how booking works, and how to prepare properly. Current for 2026.
Read the guideRE1 vs RE5: which exam do you need?
Representatives write the RE5. Key Individuals write the RE1. Sole proprietors write both. The differences in plain English, and how to prepare for each.
Read the guideHow to study for the RE5 (a realistic plan)
A week-by-week plan that fits around a full-time job: measure your gap first, rebuild your weakest tasks, practice daily, and prove you're ready with timed mocks.
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