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May 2024
Our plans for our Functional Skills qualifications
Our Functional Skills English and Functional Skills Mathematics qualifications will be coming to an end. The last cohort for first teaching will be September 2024.
April 2024
GCSE English Language: 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 English Spoken Language.
Functional Skills English: 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 Functional Skills English.
February 2024
Updated JCQ guidance: use of artificial intelligence in assessments
The Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ) has published updated guidance on artificial intelligence (AI) use in assessments.
January 2024
Our plans for our FCSE qualifications
Our Foundation Certificate of Secondary Education (FCSE) Chinese (Mandarin 8973), French (8958), German (8968) and Spanish (8998) qualifications will be coming to an end. Learn more.
A-level English Language and Literature: AQA Paris anthology
We’ve been made aware that the YouTube videos linked to two texts in our AQA Paris anthology (7707/PA) for A-level English Language and Literature are no longer available.
December 2023
Our new GCSE German and Spanish specifications have been accredited
We’re delighted to let you know that our new GCSE German (8662) and GCSE Spanish (8692) specifications have been accredited by Ofqual.
November 2023
GCSE English Language: spoken language endorsement for summer 2024
If you're entering students for GCSE English Language (8700) in summer 2024, you'll need to provide audio-visual recordings of the presentations of either all or a sample of your students (depending on the number of students entered). Find out more.
October 2023
Free online event: Deep dive into the new AQA GCSE speaking test
Find out more about the new AQA GCSE Paper 2 speaking test at our free online event on Wednesday 8 November 2023. This is a repeat event from summer 2023.
September 2023
Functional Skills English: November 2023 series
Find out more about the Component 3 Speaking, Listening and Communicating assessment for November 2023.