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    AS and A-level Chemistry guidance about alkyl groups

    Follow on from the Royal Society of Chemistry’s research

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    GCSE English Language: updates to our assessments for summer 2026

    Assessment updates affecting current Year 10 learners

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    Important update: AQA Certificate Level 3 Mathematical Studies

    We’ve made some improvements to the Level 3 Mathematical Studies question papers

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    David Laws is new Chair of AQA Board of Trustees

    The Board of Trustees has appointed David Laws as its new chair, after Anne Spackman stood down. David's appointment is with immediate effect.

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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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