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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.
AS and A-level MFL: submitting audio files using our digital media portal
From summer 2023 exam series onwards, schools and colleges will submit their AS and A-level French, German and Spanish speaking test audio files using our new digital media portal on Centre Services.
March 2023
GCSE MFL reform: new resources for GCSE German and Spanish
While we wait to gain accreditation for our new GCSE French specification, we’ve added draft resources for GCSE German and Spanish.
MFL speaking tests: important reminders for summer 2023
To make sure modern foreign languages (MFL) speaking tests run as smoothly as possible this summer, we have a few important reminders we'd like to share with you.
January 2023
GCSE French reform: an update on our progress so far
In November 2022, we submitted our draft GCSE French specification to Ofqual. Find out about our progress so far.
December 2022
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.
MFL: instructions for the conduct of exams summer 2023
Our modern foreign languages (MFL) Instructions for the conduct of exams (ICE) for summer 2023 are available now.
October 2022
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.
July 2022
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.