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GCSE French, German and Spanish (new specifications)

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.