News

July 2023

11 July

AQA Unlocking Potential students celebrate in style in Westminster

Students on the AQA Unlocking Potential mentoring programme celebrated at a special event in London, Westminster.

7 July

Age restrictions for the November 2023 exam series

For the November 2023 exam series, there are age restrictions for entering students for GCSE English Language and GCSE Maths.

6 July

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

28 June

GCSE Engineering: Non-exam assessment (NEA) contexts

We've published GCSE Engineering non-exam assessment (NEA) contexts for assessment in 2024.

28 June

GCSE Design and Technology: Non-exam assessment (NEA) contexts

We've published GCSE Design and Technology non-exam assessment (NEA) contexts for assessment in 2024.

28 June

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.

15 June

AS and A-level Business: updated specification and new resources available

Our updated AS and A-level Business specification and new resources are available for first teaching in September 2023.

6 June

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

26 May

GCSE MFL reform: update on our GCSE French specification

Find out more about our progress with the new GCSE French (8652) specification.

18 May

Creating a more inclusive curriculum for the creative arts

In our latest blog on equality, diversity and inclusion in our qualifications, our Head of Curriculum for Creative Arts, Sandra Allan, explains the further work we’ve done to bring greater diversity to our creative arts subjects.