News

April 2024

24 April

Ofqual's letter to schools and colleges on exams and grading arrangements in summer 2024

Ofqual's Chief Regulator, Sir Ian Bauckham CBE, has shared the plans for exams and grading in summer 2024.

10 April

A-level Computer Science: submitting NEA sample files in summer 2024 

For summer 2024 we’ve made changes to the way you submit your non-exam assessment (NEA) coursework samples for A-level Computer Science.

10 April

GCSE and A-level Drama: submitting NEA sample files in summer 2024

For summer 2024 we’ve made changes to the way you submit your non-exam assessment (NEA) coursework samples for GCSE Drama and A-level Drama and Theatre.

10 April

GCSE and A-level Media Studies: submitting NEA sample files in summer 2024

For summer 2024 we’ve made changes to the way you submit your non-exam assessment (NEA) coursework samples for GCSE and A-level Media Studies.

March 2024

February 2024

16 February

A-level Physics: improving the accessibility of Paper 3A (7408/3A)

We're making a change to the stem of some of the questions in our 2024 A-level Physics Paper 3 Section A exam paper to help improve accessibility.

15 February

Updated JCQ guidance: use of artificial intelligence in assessments

The Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ) has published updated guidance on artificial intelligence (AI) use in assessments.

13 February

New 2023 marking guidance for A-level and GCSE science teachers

We're pleased to share that we have new 2023 marking guidance available to support AS/A-level and GCSE science teachers.

January 2024

30 January

A-level Media Studies: Close Study Product update – Zendaya

We’re replacing Zendaya in our A-level Media Studies Close Study Product (CSP) booklet. This change affects exams in 2025.

11 January

A-level English Language and Literature: AQA Paris anthology

We’ve been made aware that the YouTube videos linked to two texts in our AQA Paris anthology (7707/PA) for A-level English Language and Literature are no longer available.