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February 2024
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.
January 2024
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.
December 2023
Our new GCSE German and Spanish specifications have been accredited
We’re delighted to let you know that our new GCSE German (8662) and GCSE Spanish (8692) specifications have been accredited by Ofqual.
October 2023
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.
July 2023
GCSE German and Spanish reform: draft specifications and sample papers available
We’re pleased to let you know that we've submitted our GCSE German (8662) and Spanish (8692) draft specifications and sample assessment materials to Ofqual for approval.
June 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.
Our new GCSE French specification has been accredited
We’re delighted to say our new GCSE French (8652) specification has been accredited ready for first teaching in September 2024.
May 2023
GCSE MFL reform: update on our GCSE French specification
Find out more about our progress with the new GCSE French (8652) specification.
GCSE MFL reform: latest updates and live webinar events
We’re continuing to work with Ofqual to gain accreditation of our GCSE French (8652) specification and we hope that we’ll be able to share more news with you very soon.
April 2023
GCSE MFL: submitting audio files using our digital media portal
From summer 2023 exam series onwards, schools and colleges will submit their GCSE MFL speaking test audio files using our new digital media portal on Centre Services.