Companion guide
Spark something powerful
Inspirational new texts and poetry for GCSE English Literature.
Key dates
The timeline below shows the changes taking place.
Support and resources to prepare for teaching
Last exams for removed texts
Spring 2023
September 2023
Summer 2023
Summer 2025
First teaching of new texts
First exams for new texts
Contact our team
We’re here to support you with any questions you have.
Tel: 0161 953 7504
8am–5pm Monday to Friday
Email: english-gcse@aqa.org.uk
Let us know if you’re interested
We’d love to hear from you. We’re also giving away free poetry anthologies to teachers who register their interest.