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Policy Statement on offering qualifications through the medium of Welsh

AQA recognises the importance of language diversity and cultural inclusivity. As an organisation committed to providing educational opportunities, we aim to accommodate the linguistic needs of our learners to the best of our abilities. However, due to certain constraints and considerations, we are unable to offer qualifications through the medium of Welsh at this time.

The decision not to offer qualifications in Welsh is based on the following factors:

• Market demand While we recognise the importance of Welsh-medium education, the demand for qualifications through the medium of Welsh may vary across different regions and sectors. Our decision is also influenced by the demand from employers, schools and colleges, higher education institutions, and other stakeholders, which helps guide our qualification offer.
• Alignment with Regulator Conditions and Requirements Regulations published in respect of the qualifications we offer often have specific requirements and standards set outside Wales. In some cases, offering qualifications in Welsh may require additional approval and compliance measures that pose logistical and practical challenges at this time.
• Availability of resources Developing and delivering qualifications through multiple mediums requires significant resources, including qualified personnel, curriculum development, and assessment materials. Given our current resource constraints, we will only be offering qualifications in English.

We will periodically review this policy to assess our capacity and evaluate the changing needs and demands of learners. We welcome feedback and input from all stakeholders, including Welsh-medium and bilingual centres that we work with, as we strive to continuously improve our qualification offer.

If you would like to contact us regarding our policy on offering qualifications through the Welsh medium, please email eos@aqa.org.uk.