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April 2024
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.
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.
September 2023
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.
August 2023
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.
November 2022
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.
September 2022
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.
February 2022
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.
Updated: Question papers, mark schemes and reports on the exam: what’s available when
We’re changing the date of when we publish question papers, mark schemes and reports on the exam on our website. This is now applicable to all qualifications.
January 2020
Updated A-level Computer Science teachers notes on SKM
A-level Computer Science, summer 2020 teacher notes updated on secure key materials (SKM).