Spotlight on GCSE English Language

Spotlight on GCSE English Language

Help your post-16 students reach their full potential

How do grade boundaries work?

Grade boundaries ensure no one is advantaged or disadvantaged by easier or harder papers. They level the playing field. No board can make it easier to achieve the grade, but what we do at AQA is give you all the teaching support, guidance and resources to make sure your students have the best possible opportunities to succeed in our straightforward and familiar exams.

Exam boards set and maintain standards and we're all closely monitored by Ofqual to ensure outcomes are always fair and comparable. The standard remains the same no matter the exam paper or exam board.

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Expert-led resources

Our video and resource packs, created with Jonny Kay, a post-16 English expert, trainer and author, shine a light on exactly what examiners are looking for.

They're designed to highlight the key areas of GCSE English Language, with top tips and practical ideas for both students and teachers. We cover the questions that matter most, to focus revision and make a real difference to student performance.

Each of our teaching resource packs contains:

Videos for students

Videos that break down each question explaining what is needed to be successful.

Teacher guidance booklet

Including a past exam question, an example student response, and highlighting what an examiner is looking for.

Classroom resources

Suggested resources and an editable presentation to help you deliver the content to your students.

Lesson plan

Jonny Kay's suggested plan for your lessons.

Get resit ready and download your free, expert-led resources:

Watch our Spotlight videos

This series of videos provides your students with best practice, guidance and top tips to improve their performance in GCSE English Language.