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GCSE French reform: draft specification and sample papers available

We're pleased to let you know that we've submitted our draft GCSE French (8652) specification, vocabulary list and sample assessment materials to Ofqual for approval.

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

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

GCSE and A-level Dance: new resource and support guide

We've created a new resource and support guide to help you engage boys in dance.

Update on GCSE French, German and Spanish reform

Thank you to all teachers who have contributed to the development of our new MFL specifications and assessments, which will be available for first teaching from September 2024.

GCSE Languages redevelopments – autumn feedback sessions

Throughout October and November 2022, we'll be hosting drop-in sessions across the UK, giving you the chance to have your say on our proposed sample assessments for German and Spanish.

GCSE English Literature: Past and Present poetry anthology for 2023

Our Past and Present poetry anthology is now available as a digital download.

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.

GCSE Geography: updated EDI scheme of work

As part of our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, we’ve updated our GCSE Geography scheme of work.

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.

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.