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Conducting speaking tests for summer 2020

The summer 2020 GCSE languages Paper 2 speaking tests are scheduled to be conducted between 6 April and 15 May 2020. Schools and colleges can only test during five weeks of this window.

A-level French, German and Spanish summer 2020 IRP approval form

If you’re seeking guidance from your non-exam assessment (NEA) adviser on the individual research project (IRP) for A-level French, German, Spanish NEA speaking tests in summer 2020, please complete the designated approval form.

French, German, Spanish: conducting speaking tests for summer 2020

The summer 2020 AS and A-level French, German and Spanish Paper 3 speaking tests are scheduled to be conducted between 14 April and 22 May 2020.

AS Computer Science Paper 1 summer 2020 pre-release on SKM

The AS Computer Science Paper 1 pre-release material (7516/1/PM) and Teachers’ Notes (7516/1/TN) are available on e-AQA secure key materials (SKM) from 1 March 2020.

Colin Hughes to become AQA’s Chief Executive

We’ve appointed Colin Hughes as our new Chief Executive.

AQA Student Advisory Group hold first meeting

AQA’s Student Advisory Group hold their first official meeting at our Manchester office.

Functional Skills English submit NEA grades and samples for 2020

Guidance on sending sample materials to us.

A-level sciences practical endorsement: monitoring visits reminder

If your school/college intends to enter students for any of our A-level sciences for the first time in summer 2020 and you have not yet had your A-level Science practical skills monitoring visit, it’s important you let us know as soon as

GCSE Computer Science (8525) changes to specification

We’ve made a few changes to sections 3.2.2, 3.4.2, 3.4.5 and 3.7.2 of our GCSE Computer Science (8525) specification to correct minor typos.

GCSE science summer 2020 entries and tiering decisions

The entries deadline for GCSE exams this summer is 21 February 2020, but you can change your tier of entry up to 21 April 2020 without any additional charge.