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01/06/2026
Autumn 2026 GCSE Languages subject update
News and updates for GCSE Languages for autumn 2026
GCSE French8652
8652Current
Next exam:26 May 2027
A specification designed for you and your students
We’ve worked with a wide range of teachers, assessment experts and languages associations to create this specification. We want to make sure it offers your students the opportunity to develop their French language skills to their full potential, equipping them with knowledge and confidence they can use both in and outside of the classroom.
We have focused on ensuring that our assessments are clear, accessible and discriminate effectively, and that our content is engaging and relevant.
Specification
GCSE French News
- News
16/09/2025
GCSE French, German and Spanish: specification updates for summer 2026
Department for Education (DfE) changes to subject content and updated vocabulary lists
- News
09/10/2026
Exam question papers – now available on Centre Services the day after the exam
We know how important it is for you to be able to review and analyse the question papers soon after the exams.
- News
11/12/2024
GCSE French, German and Spanish (new specifications)
New second full set of sample assessment materials and additional practice questions, for first exams in 2026
- News
13/09/2024
GCSE French, German and Spanish (new specifications)
Change to number of Speaking assessment task cards for first exams in 2026
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Key dates
May 2027
- 24 May
Non-exam assessment submission deadline for June 2027 series
Schools and colleges may set their own deadlines
- 24 May
Non-exam assessment submission deadline for June 2027 series
Schools and colleges may set their own deadlines
- 26 May
Exam for June 2027 series
Start time: AM | Duration: 35m
- 26 May
Exam for June 2027 series
Start time: AM | Duration: 45m
- 26 May
Exam for June 2027 series
Start time: AM | Duration: 45m
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