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A-level Computer Science: 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 A-level Computer Science.

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.

A-level Computer Science: 2024 preliminary materials on Centre Services

The A-level Computer Science (7517) preliminary materials and teacher’s notes for the Paper 1 (7517/1) exam in summer 2024 are available on Centre Services.

AS and A-level Computer Science: specification changes for 2025 exams

We’ve made a few changes to our AS and A-level Computer Science (7516, 7517) specification, ready for first teaching in September 2023. These changes affect summer 2025 exams onwards.

GCSE Computer Science: EDI specification change for 2024 exams

As part of our commitment to ensuring equality, diversity and inclusion in our qualifications, we've updated our GCSE Computer Science specification.

A-level Computer Science: 2023 preliminary materials on Centre Services

The A-level Computer Science (7517/1) preliminary materials for summer 2023 exams are available in Resources > Assessment and training on Centre Services.

Student performance on A-level Law Paper 2

We wanted to update you on our analysis of how students performed on A-level Law Paper 2.

An update on A-level Law Paper 2

We’ve had some questions about why the topic of one of the 30-mark questions in our A-level Law Paper 2 wasn’t mentioned in the advance information, and we wanted to explain why this was the case.

GCSE Computer Science: practical programming statement for 2022

For summer 2022, and as part of the GCSE (8525) specification requirements, section 5.1 programming skills authentication, all schools and colleges will need to provide a ‘Practical programming statement’ to confirm that every student

AS specification (7516) pre-release materials for 2022

The AS Computer Science Paper 1 pre-release materials (7516/1) will be available on Centre Services from 1 March 2022.