Subjects

GCSEs

AS and A-levels

Other qualifications

Our training

Courses by theme

Courses by subject

Dates

Non-exam assessment (NEA)

Exams

Results

Assessment Services

Products

News and Insights

News and insight

Stay informed with the latest updates and developments in education.

Share this page

Latest news

  • News
    Students taking exams in a school hall using digital devices

    Digital exams are part of the future

    AQA responds to Ofqual’s consultation, Regulating on-screen assessment

  • News
    Student sat down reading a book in a library

    New optional modern texts added to A-level English Literature specifications

    We've added five new optional additional texts to our A-level English Literature specifications A and B, available for first teaching in September 2025.

  • News
    A volleyball game in progress

    GCSE Physical Education: specification updates for summer 2027

    Small updates to the scheme of assessment for Athletics.

  • News

    New appointments to further strengthen AQA’s Executive Team

    AQA is delighted to announce the appointment of two new members of its Executive Team.

  • News

    Evolution not revolution, reduced exam time and financial education

    AQA has responded to Professor Becky Francis’ Curriculum and Assessment Review final report.

  • News
    Image of two people sat at a table looking at a laptop screen

    AQA acquires leading training provider

    Exam board AQA has strengthened its commitment to apprenticeships and adult skills by acquiring a training provider.

  • News
    Classroom scene with students and teacher

    AS and A-level Business: Our new accredited specification for first teaching in September 2026

    Our new AS and A-level Business specification is built for the future, equipping learners with the skills and insights they need to succeed in today’s fast-paced, ever-evolving world of work.

  • News

    GCSE French, German and Spanish: specification updates for summer 2026

    Department for Education (DfE) changes to subject content and updated vocabulary lists

  • News
    Photo of AQA's Student Advisory Group members

    A chance to make the student voice heard

    AQA is looking for students to join its Student Advisory Group to make key decisions about the future of exams

  • News
    Student in class smiling at the camera

    GCSE History: Historic environment sites 2026-2028

    Specified historic sites covered in the historic environment element of the British depth studies in the specification

  • News

    A-level English Literature: reminder on NEA rubric infringements

    NEA texts guidance and avoiding prohibited texts

  • News

    GCSE Business: updated SAMs for summer 2026 

    Updated SAMs to reflect the new approach to 6 mark questions

Contact our Media team

If you're a reporter with a query, please email pressoffice@aqa.org.uk

We keep an eye on this inbox out of hours.

You can also contact us as follows:

Andrew Bell
Senior Manager – Public Relations and Media

Mobile: 07800 911 457

E-mail: abell@aqa.org.uk

Clarissa Satchell

PR and Media Adviser

E-mail: clarissa.satchell@aqa.org.uk

Smiling Female teacher talking to 2 adults in a classroom

Switch to AQA today

When you join us, you join the largest teaching community around.

Find out more