Exams Administration

Information and resources for exams officers to plan ahead and stay on track throughout the whole exams lifecycle, from entries to results day.

Diploma explanation of results

AQA and City & Guilds award a Diploma where a learner (student) has achieved the required components which are detailed on the transcript that accompanies this certificate.

Diploma grades

  • A pass for Level 1 is indicated by one of three grades A*(a*), A(a), B(b) of which A*(a*) is highest and B(b) is the lowest.
  • A pass for Level 2 is indicated by one of four grades A*(a*), A(a), B(b), C(c) of which A*(a*) is highest and C(c) is the lowest.
  • A pass for Level 3 is indicated by one of six grades A*(a*), A(a), B(b), C(c), D(d), E(e) of which A*(a*) is highest and E(e) is the lowest
  • Learners whose level of achievement is below the minimum judged to be of sufficient standard to be recorded on a certificate will receive no grade and a Diploma receiving no grade is not recorded on the certificate.