New A-level Business
The new AS and A-level Business specifications are now accredited for first teaching in September 2026
This isn’t
Business as usual
Our new A-level Business stands out from the crowd
Join our Business Subject Lead for a session on our new qualification
First teaching from September 2026
Give your students qualifications built for the future
The business world has changed a lot since our last specification was written in 2013 and it’s time for our Business qualifications to evolve too. Our redeveloped specification is designed to be modern, relevant, and engaging – ensuring students gain the knowledge and skills they need for the workplaces of the future. We’re excited to support you in inspiring your students while helping you deliver great teaching.
Why our new A-level Business is the right choice for your students
Streamlined assessments
Exam papers will include real world relevance and future-focused curriculum, along with clear mark schemes, making them more straightforward for examiners.
Better exam experience
Including fewer question types, more time per mark and simplified command words.
Real world content
Up to date topics that are modern and relevant to today’s world.
The new assessments give students more time to consider data, they have longer per mark. It’s great that students have assessments for critical analysis and working with a set of data, this supports all students and stretches higher attainers.”
University of Liverpool
How we’ll support you
We’re excited to be partnering with Tutor2u to provide a comprehensive suite of topic resources designed to enhance your lessons.
We're also working closely with our trusted publishing partners to develop brand-new, AQA-approved textbooks, giving you the high-quality tools you need to support your teaching at every stage.
Coming soon: resources and upcoming training and events
- Additional sample assessment materials (SAMs)
- Summary of changes guide
- Switching guide
- Teaching handbook
- Item commentary booklets
- Answers and commentaries for new SAMs
- Co-teaching guide
- A-level scheme of work
- Teaching guides
- Subject specific vocabulary
- Launch meetings – to introduce teachers to our new specification
- Prepare to teach events – a detailed look at the papers, focusing on the new content and how it will be assessed.
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Find out more about the new A-Level Business specification
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