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V Levels UK - New Qualification

New vocational qualifications

Learn more about the new V Levels and Level 2 certificates AQA will award from September 2027.

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    26/06/2026

    AQA and Teacher Tapp launch the AQA Teacher Insight Programme

    For over a century, AQA has worked alongside teachers. Today, more than 40,000 teachers, lecturers, subject experts and academics help shape our qualifications, set and mark our exams, and support students. We've always believed that great qualifications are built through collaboration.

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    16/06/2026

    Designing for independence: Supporting self‑regulated learning in digital environments

    Faye Walker and Harriet Hummerstone draw on research and interviews with teachers and students to explore what helps and hinders independent learning.

  • News
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    05/06/2026

    AQA to develop and award new V Levels, Foundation Certificates and Occupational Certificates

    AQA will deliver new vocational qualifications, available in stages from September 2027.

  • News
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    29/04/2026

    Digitally native or digitally naïve? Rethinking digital literacy in schools

    A new report from AQA explores levels of digital literacy among young people

  • News
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    23/04/2026

    AQA launches fund to support teachers and learners

    Education charity AQA is investing in the future of education with the launch of a new £250,000 Purpose-Driven Partnerships Fund.

  • News
    AQA exams in countries where exams have been cancelled 

    16/04/2026

    AQA exams in countries where exams have been cancelled 

    What this means for schools and their students

  • News
    AQA supports new V Levels and stepping stone qualifications

    10/03/2026

    AQA Group supports new V Levels and stepping stone qualifications

    AQA and Training Qualifications UK stand ready to work with colleges and post-16 providers to introduce new vocational qualifications, including V Levels.

  • News
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    02/03/2026

    Safer, greener and more inclusive - digital exams are the future

    AQA's response to Ofqual's consultation, 'Regulating on-screen assessment'

  • News
    Response to the Government’s white paper, Every Child Achieving and Thriving

    24/02/2026

    Response to the Government’s white paper, Every Child Achieving and Thriving

    Good grades are the stepping stone to progress, said AQA in its response.

  • News
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    05/12/2025

    New optional modern texts added to A-level English Literature specifications

    We've added five new optional additional texts to our A-level English Literature specifications A and B, available for first teaching in September 2025.

  • News
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    21/11/2025

    GCSE Physical Education: specification updates for summer 2027

    Small updates to the scheme of assessment for Athletics.

  • News
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    05/11/2025

    Evolution not revolution, reduced exam time and financial education

    AQA has responded to Professor Becky Francis’ Curriculum and Assessment Review final report.