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    Our plans for Applied General Business

    Find out our plans for Applied General Business

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    GCSE French, German and Spanish (new specifications)

    New second full set of sample assessment materials and additional practice questions, for first exams in 2026

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    AQA Unlocking Potential event 2024

    AQA Unlocking Potential 2024/25 gets underway

    The AQA Unlocking Potential Programme 2024/25 launches at venues across England

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    GCSE Maths and GCSE Sciences formulae and equation sheets for 2025-2027

    Find formulae and equation sheets for exams in 2025

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    AQA response to Curriculum and Assessment Review call for evidence

    AQA responds to the Government’s Curriculum and Assessment Review. Read AQA’s response and key messages.

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    AS and A-level Psychology: changes to specification for first teaching in September 2025

    Find out more about the changes we've made to better support your teaching and learning.

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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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