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GCSE French, German and Spanish (new specifications)

Change to number of Speaking assessment task cards for first exams in 2026

GCSE French and German grading adjustment for 2024

We wanted to confirm the grading adjustment for GCSE French and German and what this means for summer 2024 results.

Our plans for our FCSE qualifications

Our Foundation Certificate of Secondary Education (FCSE) Chinese (Mandarin 8973), French (8958), German (8968) and Spanish (8998) qualifications will be coming to an end. Learn more.

Free online event: Deep dive into the new AQA GCSE speaking test

Find out more about the new AQA GCSE Paper 2 speaking test at our free online event on Wednesday 8 November 2023. This is a repeat event from summer 2023.

Come and hear all about the new AQA GCSE speaking test

Join our free online event on Tuesday 11 July 2023 to find out about the new AQA GCSE Paper 2 speaking test for first exam in 2026.

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.

GCSE MFL: Ofqual subject level conditions and guidance

Ofqual has published its decisions on the subject level conditions, requirements and guidance for the new GCSE French, German and Spanish qualifications for first teaching in September 2024.

GCSE French and German grading adjustment for 2022

Ofqual has published the 2022 series grading adjustment for GCSE French and German to align the standards with GCSE Spanish for summer 2022.

GCSE MFL specification redevelopment – feedback sessions

Take part in our feedback sessions and have your say on our GCSE Languages redevelopments.

GCSE MFL specification redevelopment – have your say

Following the Department for Education’s confirmed changes to GCSE French, German and Spanish, and Ofqual’s response to the Spring 2021 consultation, exam boards are being asked to redevelop these qualifications for first teaching from