GCSE and A-level Drama: submitting NEA sample files in summer 2024

For summer 2024 we’ve made changes to the way you submit your non-exam assessment (NEA) coursework samples for GCSE Drama and A-level Drama and Theatre.

For the summer 2024 series onwards, for GCSE Drama component 2: devising drama (8261/C) and A-level Drama and Theatre component 2: creating original drama (7262/C), you’ll upload sample files, Devising log (GCSE, Working notebook (A-level)) and corresponding admin documentation to us digitally on Centre Services using Centre Marks Submission, so the same place where you submit your NEA marks.

Audio and visual files no longer need to be sent to us on a CD or memory stick, and hard copies of learners’ sample work will need to be submitted digitally.

We’ve got detailed guidance on how to upload NEA files for component 2 (devising drama/creating original drama), including the candidate record forms, centre declaration sheet and relevant subject specific forms for the requested sample once marks have been submitted. The guidance documents also have helpful questions and answers to support you. Remember to email a copy of the performance duration declaration form and NEA, fieldwork and live performance centre declaration form to us separately at NEAdeclaration@aqa.org.uk by 15 May 2024.

Get ready to submit moderated NEA files

So that you can be ready to submit files in April and May, we’ve got some helpful tips to help you prepare. There’s more information on our Centre marks submission pages.

You can still annotate learner’s work as before. Teachers will need to annotate the hard copy and then scan it, or use electronic annotations.

Guidance on recording and submitting performance evidence

We’ve guidance on the requirements for NEA recording and submitting performance evidence for GCSE Drama and A-level Drama and Theatre.

• GCSE Drama: guidance on recording and submitting performance evidence
• A-level Drama and Theatre: guidance on recording and submitting performance evidence

The guides can be found in 'Assessment resources' on our qualification pages.

The deadline to submit NEA marks is 7 May 2024 (GCSE) and 15 May 2024 (A-level).