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March 2024
GCSE Geography Paper 3: summer 2024 pre-release material on Centre Services
The summer 2024 GCSE Geography Paper 3 Geographical Applications pre-release material (8035/3/PM) is available on our secure website Centre Services.
February 2024
GCSE Geography: new and updated resources to support teaching and learning
We're delighted to announce two new and updated resources to support you in teaching our GCSE Geography specification.
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.
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.
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
GCSE Geography Paper 3: exam time updated for summer 2024
For Paper 3 (8035/3): Geographical applications, the duration of the exam has changed from 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes. This change affects exams in summer 2024 onwards.
July 2023
GCSE German and Spanish reform: draft specifications and sample papers available
We’re pleased to let you know that we've submitted our GCSE German (8662) and Spanish (8692) draft specifications and sample assessment materials to Ofqual for approval.
June 2023
Come and hear all about the new AQA GCSE speaking test
Join our free online event on Tuesday 11 July 2023 to find out about the new AQA GCSE Paper 2 speaking test for first exam in 2026.
Our new GCSE French specification has been accredited
We’re delighted to say our new GCSE French (8652) specification has been accredited ready for first teaching in September 2024.