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Introducing

Team English

Experts you can trust, support you need

Shaping English, together

We're proud to be home to the largest community of English teachers. Today, fresh thinking and collaboration matter more than ever to shape the future of English assessment. At AQA, we’re always looking ahead, and now it’s time to listen, collaborate, and build a community where every voice matters.

Meet Team English, your dedicated experts – ready whenever you need them. Made up of experienced teachers, examiners, authors, and assessment writers, this team of English specialists understand the challenges you face.

With a fresh approach grounded in real classroom experience, Team English is by your side – keeping your passion for teaching alive.

70%
AQA is the UK's most-chosen assessment organisation for GCSE Language and Literature, with over 70% of learners sitting our exams
29,897
Over 29,000 teachers delivered our English qualifications last year
100 years
With over 100 years’ of collective teaching experience, our experts know what works in the classroom and want to help you and your learners succeed
1.1 million
Over 1.1 million learners sat our English qualifications last year

Small but meaningful changes

Team English is here to help shape the future of assessment, which is why we’re listening to your feedback and are making small but meaningful changes to our assessments.

Designed to improve the exam experience, find out more about our English Language changes and how they can help your learners to succeed.

Access our resources to find out more

As a team we’ve got years of experience in the classroom and in leadership roles. As former examiners and team leaders, we truly understand the challenges teachers face because we’ve been there, done the hard yards, and know what it takes. That’s why we’re committed to supporting you every step of the way.”

Stephanie Keenan, Head of Product - English

Practical support when you need it

Our expert-led online training is designed to help you, and your learners succeed. Join a session to meet Team English, connect with like-minded individuals, and get practical advice rooted in real classroom experience.

Explore our free training and e-learning

One of the nice things about the team is that we are ex teachers and we’ve got lots of experience in a variety of settings. I taught in primary, secondary, independent sector and my real love was sixth form teaching.”

Paul Stover, Subject Support Manager – English