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April 2024

10 April

GCSE and A-level Drama: submitting NEA sample files in summer 2024

For summer 2024 we’ve made changes to the way you submit your non-exam assessment (NEA) coursework samples for GCSE Drama and A-level Drama and Theatre.

February 2024

15 February

Updated JCQ guidance: use of artificial intelligence in assessments

The Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ) has published updated guidance on artificial intelligence (AI) use in assessments.

September 2023

11 September

GCSE and A-level Drama specification changes: new editions of set plays

We've updated our GCSE Drama and A-level Drama and Theatre specifications to reflect changes to the prescribed editions of set plays.

May 2023

18 May

Creating a more inclusive curriculum for the creative arts

In our latest blog on equality, diversity and inclusion in our qualifications, our Head of Curriculum for Creative Arts, Sandra Allan, explains the further work we’ve done to bring greater diversity to our creative arts subjects.

April 2023

12 April

GCSE MFL: submitting audio files using our digital media portal

From summer 2023 exam series onwards, schools and colleges will submit their GCSE MFL speaking test audio files using our new digital media portal on Centre Services.

March 2023

14 March

MFL speaking tests: important reminders for summer 2023

To make sure modern foreign languages (MFL) speaking tests run as smoothly as possible this summer, we have a few important reminders we'd like to share with you.

February 2023

15 February

GCSE and A-level Drama: Component 3 arrangements for summer 2024

Find out when Component 3 visiting exams will be taking place in 2024 for GCSE Drama and A-level Drama and Theatre.

December 2022

13 December

Ofqual's plans to support MFL students in 2023 exams

Following an Ofqual announcement, we're amending our approach to the vocabulary included in our GCSE modern foreign languages (MFL) question papers from 2023. Find out more.

13 December

MFL: instructions for the conduct of exams summer 2023

Our modern foreign languages (MFL) Instructions for the conduct of exams (ICE) for summer 2023 are available now.

November 2022

28 November

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.