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GCSE Computer Science grading adjustment for 2024

Ofqual has instructed exam boards to make grading adjustments for GCSE Computer Science for summer 2024.

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.

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.

A-level Computer Science: 2024 preliminary materials on Centre Services

The A-level Computer Science (7517) preliminary materials and teacher’s notes for the Paper 1 (7517/1) exam in summer 2024 are available on Centre Services.

AS and A-level Computer Science: specification changes for 2025 exams

We’ve made a few changes to our AS and A-level Computer Science (7516, 7517) specification, ready for first teaching in September 2023. These changes affect summer 2025 exams onwards.

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.

A-level Computer Science: 2023 preliminary materials on Centre Services

The A-level Computer Science (7517/1) preliminary materials for summer 2023 exams are available in Resources > Assessment and training on Centre Services.

GCSE Computer Science: practical programming statement for 2022

For summer 2022, and as part of the GCSE (8525) specification requirements, section 5.1 programming skills authentication, all schools and colleges will need to provide a ‘Practical programming statement’ to confirm that every student

AS specification (7516) pre-release materials for 2022

The AS Computer Science Paper 1 pre-release materials (7516/1) will be available on Centre Services from 1 March 2022.

Updated: Question papers, mark schemes and reports on the exam: what’s available when

We’re changing the date of when we publish question papers, mark schemes and reports on the exam on our website. This is now applicable to all qualifications.