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.
GNVQ explanation of results
General National Vocational Qualifications (GNVQ) awards are reported on a three point scale: Pass, Merit or Distinction, of which Distinction is the highest.
- Part One Foundation
A Part One Foundation GNVQ is broadly equivalent to two GCSE subjects at grades D-G.
- Part One Intermediate
A Part One Intermediate GNVQ is broadly equivalent to two GCSE subjects at grades A*-C.
- Foundation
A Foundation GNVQ subject is broadly equivalent to four GCSE subjects at grades D-G.
- Intermediate
An Intermediate GNVQ subject is broadly equivalent to four GCSE subjects at grades A*-C.