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Ofqual's plans to support MFL students in 2023 exams

Following an Ofqual announcement, we're amending our approach to the vocabulary included in our GCSE modern foreign languages (MFL) question papers from 2023. Find out more.

MFL: instructions for the conduct of exams summer 2023

Our modern foreign languages (MFL) Instructions for the conduct of exams (ICE) for summer 2023 are available now.

Update on GCSE French, German and Spanish reform

Thank you to all teachers who have contributed to the development of our new MFL specifications and assessments, which will be available for first teaching from September 2024.

GCSE Languages redevelopments – autumn feedback sessions

Throughout October and November 2022, we'll be hosting drop-in sessions across the UK, giving you the chance to have your say on our proposed sample assessments for German and Spanish.

GCSE Maths: improvements to our papers for summer 2023

For summer 2023, we’re making more improvements to both our GCSE Maths Foundation and Higher papers.

GCSE MFL: Ofqual subject level conditions and guidance

Ofqual has published its decisions on the subject level conditions, requirements and guidance for the new GCSE French, German and Spanish qualifications for first teaching in September 2024.

GCSE French and German grading adjustment for 2022

Ofqual has published the 2022 series grading adjustment for GCSE French and German to align the standards with GCSE Spanish for summer 2022.

GCSE MFL specification redevelopment – feedback sessions

Take part in our feedback sessions and have your say on our GCSE Languages redevelopments.

Submitting MFL speaking tests: changes for summer 2022

From summer 2022, schools will submit their GCSE, AS and A-level teacher-conducted MFL speaking test audio files as a digital upload using our new and easy-to-use online portal.

GCSE MFL specification redevelopment – have your say

Following the Department for Education’s confirmed changes to GCSE French, German and Spanish, and Ofqual’s response to the Spring 2021 consultation, exam boards are being asked to redevelop these qualifications for first teaching from