by Eamonn Boylan | Apr 30, 2026 | Qualifications, Teachers
We’re pleased to share a new resource designed to help students prepare for the OxfordAQA International GCSE English as a Second Language Writing exam on 11 May 2026. Written by the Lead Examiner, this guidance document provides clear reminders, FAQs and practical...
by Louise Bagnall | Sep 1, 2025 | Qualifications
As part of the Oxford International Programme, OxfordAQA shares a global belief: that empowering students to think critically, apply knowledge and collaborate is essential for academic and lifelong success. This year, we’re proud to launch seven new...
by Eamonn Boylan | Jan 23, 2025 | Qualifications
Statement regarding changes to the International GCSE English Literature (9275) Short Stories anthology for effect from November 2025. Due to an ongoing copyright issue, from the November 2025 exam series onwards, we will be removing ‘A Real Durwan’ as one of the...
by Eamonn Boylan | Oct 29, 2024 | OxfordAQA part of Oxford International Programme, Qualifications
It is one of the key questions of assessment design: which is better, linear or modular? Do students benefit more from having time to develop their skills or from spreading their assessments over a longer period? The surprising answer, according to the research, is...
by Admin | Sep 9, 2024 | Qualifications
Statement regarding International GCSE English as a Second Language Speaking assessment. We are aware of comments suggesting that students may have been discussing the photocards from the Speaking assessment of our International GCSE English as a Second Language with...
by Eamonn Boylan | Apr 15, 2024 | Qualifications
OxfordAQA is committed to equipping students with the knowledge and skills needed to thrive in higher education, the workplace and the wider world. Through these seven new specifications, we can make this a reality for more students than ever before. We have worked...
