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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.

GCSE MFL reform: update on our GCSE French specification

Find out more about our progress with the new GCSE French (8652) specification.

GCSE MFL reform: latest updates and live webinar events

We’re continuing to work with Ofqual to gain accreditation of our GCSE French (8652) specification and we hope that we’ll be able to share more news with you very soon.

GCSE MFL: submitting audio files using our digital media portal

From summer 2023 exam series onwards, schools and colleges will submit their GCSE MFL speaking test audio files using our new digital media portal on Centre Services.

AS and A-level MFL: submitting audio files using our digital media portal

From summer 2023 exam series onwards, schools and colleges will submit their AS and A-level French, German and Spanish speaking test audio files using our new digital media portal on Centre Services.

GCSE MFL reform: new resources for GCSE German and Spanish

While we wait to gain accreditation for our new GCSE French specification, we’ve added draft resources for GCSE German and Spanish.

MFL speaking tests: important reminders for summer 2023

To make sure modern foreign languages (MFL) speaking tests run as smoothly as possible this summer, we have a few important reminders we'd like to share with you.

GCSE French reform: an update on our progress so far

In November 2022, we submitted our draft GCSE French specification to Ofqual. Find out about our progress so far.

GCSE Maths and Level 2 Further Maths: formulae sheets for 2023

For 2023 only, a formulae sheet will be provided in the exam for GCSE Maths (Foundation and Higher tier) and Level 2 Certificate in Further Mathematics. You can download these formulae sheets now for exam practice and revision purposes.