News and insight

AQA and leading universities call for greater recognition of the EPQ

Tuesday 10 Mar 2015

Exam board AQA and leading UK higher education institutions are today calling for the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) to be more widely recognised.
World-class sports stars to mentor young people in 20 schools across the UK

Monday 9 Mar 2015

This week sees the launch of this year's AQA Unlocking Potential, a unique mentoring programme for young people aged 14 to 19 that gives them eight months of dedicated support and one-to-one mentoring from high-achieving athletes.
Global Teacher Prize – good luck to Middlesbrough science teacher Richard Spencer

Monday 9 Mar 2015

With just a week to go until the results of the first Global Teacher Prize are announced, we're wishing finalist Richard Spencer the best of luck.
Giving teachers the best support for science practicals

Friday 6 Feb 2015

AQA is asking teachers to help shape a new handbook designed to help schools and colleges carry out the practical assessments which are at the heart of the new Science A-level qualifications.
AQA joins TES in supporting inspiring schools

Monday 2 Feb 2015

We are delighted to be sponsoring the TES Secondary School of the Year award for the second year running. The award recognises the teams that demonstrate innovation and imagination in developing students in ways that go far beyond the limits of league tables.
Experts join forces to shape the future of assessment

Wednesday 7 Jan 2015

Education charity AQA has today announced a working group of senior education experts to team up with its own in-house team to shape the future of assessment.