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February 2023

15 February

GCSE and A-level Drama: Component 3 arrangements for summer 2024

Find out when Component 3 visiting exams will be taking place in 2024 for GCSE Drama and A-level Drama and Theatre.

January 2023

31 January

English: 2022 reports on the exam

As you continue to prepare your students for the summer exams, it’s a great opportunity to take a look at the 2022 examiners’ reports written for each of our English specifications.

13 January

GCSE Maths and Level 2 Further Maths: formulae sheets for 2023

For 2023 only, a formulae sheet will be provided in the exam for GCSE Maths (Foundation and Higher tier) and Level 2 Certificate in Further Mathematics. You can download these formulae sheets now for exam practice and revision purposes.

December 2022

13 December

Ofqual's plans to support MFL students in 2023 exams

Following an Ofqual announcement, we're amending our approach to the vocabulary included in our GCSE modern foreign languages (MFL) question papers from 2023. Find out more.

7 December

Geography: fieldwork centre declaration form for summer 2023

You must complete the fieldwork centre declaration form by 15 May 2023.

November 2022

29 November

GCSE Computer Science: EDI specification change for 2024 exams

As part of our commitment to ensuring equality, diversity and inclusion in our qualifications, we've updated our GCSE Computer Science specification.

8 November

GCSE Geography: 8035/3 pre-release materials for summer 2023

Summer 2023 pre-release materials will be available from 24 March 2023.

September 2022

28 September

New texts and poetry bring greater diversity to AQA's English Literature GCSE

We're introducing three new texts and a poetry collection to our English Literature GCSE to bring greater diversity to the curriculum.

12 September

GCSE Drama: Components 2 and 3 – arrangements for summer 2023

For students taking exams in summer 2023, the usual arrangements for NEA are now in place. Here’s a reminder of the specification requirements for GCSE Drama.

9 September

GCSE Music: Components 2 and 3 – arrangements for summer 2023

For students taking exams in summer 2023, the usual arrangements for NEA are now in place. Here's a reminder of the specification requirements for GCSE Music.