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GCSE French, German and Spanish (new specifications)
Change to number of Speaking assessment task cards for first exams in 2026
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AQA Unlocking Potential 2024/25
We are now accepting nominations for 2024/25. Pairing young people with world-class athlete mentors from the Dame Kelly Holmes Trust.
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GCSE French and German grading adjustment for 2024
We wanted to confirm the grading adjustment for GCSE French and German and what this means for summer 2024 results.
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GCSE Computer Science grading adjustment for 2024
Ofqual has instructed exam boards to make grading adjustments for GCSE Computer Science for summer 2024.
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GCSE Business: assessment changes for summer 2026
As part of our qualifications review, we’re making changes to the way we assess 6 mark questions for GCSE Business (8132) Papers 1 and Paper 2.
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Students enjoy a ‘wild time’ at AQA Unlocking Potential celebration event at London Zoo
Students from across the country gathered at London Zoo to celebrate completing AQA Unlocking Potential.
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AS and A-level Business redevelopment - an update on our progress so far 
In February 2024 we submitted our draft AS and A-level Business specification (7137, 7138) to Ofqual for accreditation. This is our new draft specification for first teaching in September 2025.
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GCSE Media Studies: 2026 Close Study Product booklet now available
The Close Study Product (CSP) booklet for the 2026 exam series is available on Centre Services.
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Our plans for our Functional Skills qualifications
Our Functional Skills English and Functional Skills Mathematics qualifications will be coming to an end. The last cohort for first teaching will be September 2024.
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GCSE Music Component 1: guidance for supporting learners with extra time
For summer 2024 we’ve made changes to the way you submit your non-exam assessment (NEA) coursework samples for GCSE Music.
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Ofqual's letter to schools and colleges on exams and grading arrangements in summer 2024
Ofqual's Chief Regulator, Sir Ian Bauckham CBE, has shared the plans for exams and grading in summer 2024.
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Anne Spackman OBE new Chair of AQA Board of Trustees
We’re delighted to announce Anne Spackman OBE as the new Chair of our Board of Trustees.