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Resources for International Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) (9695) [previously International IPQ]
Scheme of Work
Plan your course with the help of a suggested pathway through the syllabus so you can be sure you are covering the essential content.
Summary of changes
Quickly see the differences between the old International IPQ specification and the new International EPQ specification.
IMPORTANT: International IPQ has become International EPQ: NEW Specification
International IPQ will no longer be assessed in the same way, and therefore some of the resources below may no longer be relevant. However, we know many schools find these resources helpful, so we’ve kept the resources for International IPQ available on the page below to support you as we develop more resources for the new International EPQ.
You can find up-to-date International EPQ resources on this page. Find out more about the International EPQ in this blog post.
International Independent Project Qualification specification For teacher guidance only
Summary of specification changes 2022/2023 For schools following the International IPQ only
NEW International EPQ Specification (9695) Familiarise yourself with the syllabus content and assessment structure of the International EPQ for teaching from September 2023.
Extending into the future report
Extended project work, such as the International IPQ, helps prepare students for success at school, at university and in the careers of tomorrow.
Teaching guide: Artefact products for EPQ
If a student wants to produce an artefact with an accompanying shorter research-based written report for their project-based qualification, please read this useful guide to how to conduct this kind of research project.
Teaching guide
Including the roles of coordinator and supervisor, guidance on administration, and how to assess the completed project.
Student-led scientific investigations
If a student wants to do a scientific investigation for their project-based qualification, please read this useful guide to how to conduct this kind of research project.
Production log
Document the planning and progress of the research project using the production log and assessment record.
For schools using the NEW International Extended Project Qualification – please use this revised Production Log to capture your students’ marks out of a maximum of 60.
Project-based learning – promotional materials
Information about project-based learning to share with students and parents.
Project Q
An online management system to help keep student-led projects on track is available from Project Q. (www.projectq.co)
Approved schools guidelines and logos
As an approved OxfordAQA centre, you have permission to use our approved centre badge on your marketing materials. Permission to use this logo is solely based on complying with these guidelines.
June 2022 IPQ examiner’s report
Download the OxfordAQA examiner’s report from the June 2022 exam series.
June 2022 International IPQ: Report on examination Please note this document is for the previous International IPQ specification. It may not be appropriate for International EPQ
Marked exemplars
Prepare your students in exam technique with the help of exemplar student answers and examiner commentaries that show how examiners interpret the mark scheme. Please note these resources were for the previous International IPQ specification they are for teacher guidance purposes only.
2018/19 Candidate record form, production log and assessment record - A* Grade
2018/19 Candidate record form, production log and assessment record - A Grade
2018/19 Candidate record form, production log and assessment record - B Grade
2018/19 Candidate record form, production log and assessment record - C Grade
2018/19 Candidate record form, production log and assessment record - D Grade
2018/19 Candidate record form, production log and assessment record - E Grade
Scheme of Work
Plan your course with the help of a suggested pathway through the syllabus so you can be sure you are covering the essential content.
Summary of changes
Quickly see the differences between the old International IPQ specification and the new International EPQ specification.
IMPORTANT: International IPQ has become International EPQ: NEW Specification
International IPQ will no longer be assessed in the same way, and therefore some of the resources below may no longer be relevant. However, we know many schools find these resources helpful, so we’ve kept the resources for International IPQ available on the page below to support you as we develop more resources for the new International EPQ.
You can find up-to-date International EPQ resources on this page. Find out more about the International EPQ in this blog post.
International Independent Project Qualification specification For teacher guidance only
Summary of specification changes 2022/2023 For schools following the International IPQ only
NEW International EPQ Specification (9695) Familiarise yourself with the syllabus content and assessment structure of the International EPQ for teaching from September 2023.
Extending into the future report
Extended project work, such as the International IPQ, helps prepare students for success at school, at university and in the careers of tomorrow.
Teaching guide: Artefact products for EPQ
If a student wants to produce an artefact with an accompanying shorter research-based written report for their project-based qualification, please read this useful guide to how to conduct this kind of research project.
Teaching guide
Including the roles of coordinator and supervisor, guidance on administration, and how to assess the completed project.
Student-led scientific investigations
If a student wants to do a scientific investigation for their project-based qualification, please read this useful guide to how to conduct this kind of research project.
Production log
Document the planning and progress of the research project using the production log and assessment record.
For schools using the NEW International Extended Project Qualification – please use this revised Production Log to capture your students’ marks out of a maximum of 60.
Project-based learning – promotional materials
Information about project-based learning to share with students and parents.
Project Q
An online management system to help keep student-led projects on track is available from Project Q. (www.projectq.co)
Approved schools guidelines and logos
As an approved OxfordAQA centre, you have permission to use our approved centre badge on your marketing materials. Permission to use this logo is solely based on complying with these guidelines.
June 2022 IPQ examiner’s report
Download the OxfordAQA examiner’s report from the June 2022 exam series.
June 2022 International IPQ: Report on examination Please note this document is for the previous International IPQ specification. It may not be appropriate for International EPQ
Marked exemplars
Prepare your students in exam technique with the help of exemplar student answers and examiner commentaries that show how examiners interpret the mark scheme. Please note these resources were for the previous International IPQ specification they are for teacher guidance purposes only.
2018/19 Candidate record form, production log and assessment record - A* Grade
2018/19 Candidate record form, production log and assessment record - A Grade
2018/19 Candidate record form, production log and assessment record - B Grade
2018/19 Candidate record form, production log and assessment record - C Grade
2018/19 Candidate record form, production log and assessment record - D Grade
2018/19 Candidate record form, production log and assessment record - E Grade
