News

New and improved GCSE Drama resources and support available

We've been reviewing our GCSE Drama resources and we're pleased to share what's been improved.

GCSE French reform: draft specification and sample papers available

We're pleased to let you know that we've submitted our draft GCSE French (8652) specification, vocabulary list and sample assessment materials to Ofqual for approval.

Update on GCSE French, German and Spanish reform

Thank you to all teachers who have contributed to the development of our new MFL specifications and assessments, which will be available for first teaching from September 2024.

GCSE Languages redevelopments – autumn feedback sessions

Throughout October and November 2022, we'll be hosting drop-in sessions across the UK, giving you the chance to have your say on our proposed sample assessments for German and Spanish.

GCSE Drama: Components 2 and 3 – arrangements for summer 2023

For students taking exams in summer 2023, the usual arrangements for NEA are now in place. Here’s a reminder of the specification requirements for GCSE Drama.

A-level Drama and Theatre: Components 2 and 3 – arrangements for summer 2023

For students taking exams in summer 2023, the usual arrangements for NEA are now in place. Here’s a reminder of the specification requirements for A-level Drama and Theatre.

GCSE and A-level Drama: return to Component 3 visiting exams for summer 2023

With exams back to normal, we’re delighted to confirm that we’ll be returning to visiting exams for Component 3 for GCSE Drama (8261) and A-level Drama and Theatre (7262) for summer 2023.

GCSE MFL: Ofqual subject level conditions and guidance

Ofqual has published its decisions on the subject level conditions, requirements and guidance for the new GCSE French, German and Spanish qualifications for first teaching in September 2024.

GCSE French and German grading adjustment for 2022

Ofqual has published the 2022 series grading adjustment for GCSE French and German to align the standards with GCSE Spanish for summer 2022.

GCSE MFL specification redevelopment – feedback sessions

Take part in our feedback sessions and have your say on our GCSE Languages redevelopments.