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22/09/2026
Changes to assessments from summer 2027 onwards
Improving the accessibility of our question papers
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14/09/2026
Launch of AQA’s Purpose-Driven Partnerships Programme
Do you have an idea to improve education for teachers and learners? We’d love to hear from you! Launching today, 14 September 2026, AQA’s Purpose-Driven Partnerships Programme is a one-year funding opportunity for organisations working to improve education.
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14/09/2026
GCSE Media Studies: updated Close Study Product for 2028 exams
Replacement Close Study Product for summer 2028
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07/09/2026
Free training, support and updates for all teachers
The Autumn edition of myAQA magazine is out now! Flip through your school’s copy or grab a digital version to easily book training, read articles and find out about AQA’s support.
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07/09/2026
AQA Student Advisory Group recruitment begins
We’re looking for new Student Advisory Group members for 2026/27!
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02/09/2026
AQA Artwork Competition
Calling all art and design teachers! Take the role of creative director – get your students to respond to a live, creative brief.
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01/09/2026
GCSE Maths and GCSE Sciences formulae and equation sheets for 2027 and 2028 onwards 
Arrangements for formulae and equation sheets for 2027 exams, and Ofqual consultation outcome for exams from 2028 for current specifications
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14/08/2026
AQA approved to deliver new vocational qualifications for launch in September 2027
Ofqual has approved AQA's plans to develop new level 2 and 3 vocational qualifications, including V Levels, for young people aged 16–19.
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28/07/2026
AQA welcomes the Government’s announcement to encourage more technical and vocational pathways for young people
The reforms are a welcome step forward towards tackling the challenges of keeping young people engaged in education, training and employment
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03/07/2026
AQA to launch certificated course for financial skills
AQA Financial Futures is designed around practical skills for everyday life.
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29/06/2026
A-level Drama and Theatre: Updated specification for first teaching from September 2026
We’ve added two prescribed practitioners to the subject content in the specification for first assessment from 2028
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26/06/2026
AQA and Teacher Tapp launch the AQA Teacher Insight Programme
For over a century, AQA has worked alongside teachers. Today, more than 40,000 teachers, lecturers, subject experts and academics help shape our qualifications, set and mark our exams, and support students. We've always believed that great qualifications are built through collaboration.