Recruitment for the Student Advisory Group is now closed. We’ll be looking for new members in September 2024. You’ll find out how to apply on this page nearer the time.

Join our Student Advisory Group

By joining our Student Advisory Group (SAG), you’ll be one of 15 students from schools and colleges across England.

You’ll meet with other members, AQA colleagues and Trustees to:

  • give young learners a voice in the exam system
  • provide valuable insights and student views on key areas of assessment
  • help us make important decisions about the future of exams.

What you'll be doing

As a Student Advisor, you will:

  • attend three meetings a year at AQA offices (eg Manchester, London, Milton Keynes and Guildford) – travel will be arranged for you
  • read the meeting papers that are sent to you ahead of each meeting
  • get a chance to be part of focus groups, conferences and other engagements where the student voice is vital.

What you'll get out of it

Develop your skills

You’ll gain experience and skills which will look great on your CV.

Be part of a community

You’ll be a valued member of the group, where your voice is heard.

Deliver a purpose

You’ll have a say in how we can better support learners to fulfil their potential.

Shape the future

You’ll get the chance to help us shape the future of assessment.

"It is a unique and privileged opportunity to chair the Student Advisory Group. We work closely with AQA, representing students up and down the UK. As a community of passionate young people, we genuinely feel that we are shaping the future of education. AQA colleagues act on our feedback and make our voices heard, demonstrating AQA's commitment to supporting its students. I look forward to everything we will achieve together in the future!"

Cerys McGrath | Student co-chair of the group

Next steps

If you're a student, here are the steps you need to take to become a Student Advisor:

1. Apply

When we're recruiting, you’ll need to apply online and submit a short statement (up to 500 words) telling us why you think you'd be great at this role.

2. Online interview

If you're shortlisted, we’ll send you a set of questions. You'll need to record your responses and send them to us online.

3. Accept our offer

If you’re chosen to join our group, you’ll be sent an offer. When you accept our offer, you’ll be sent a welcome pack. You’ll need to send us permission forms from your parent or guardian, your school details and any access needs you may have.

4. Meet the group and get started

You’ll be sent the dates for the next year’s welcome event and meeting – we look forward to meeting you!

Connect with us

Contact our team

If you have any questions, please email temprecruit@aqa.org.uk

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