Support for teachers

At OxfordAQA, we are always by your side and here to support you

At OxfordAQA, we are always by your side. We want to support teachers at every stage of their students’ learning.  

Explore our wide range of practical resources, online tools and training opportunities to support teachers at every step. 

Practical resources to support your planning and teaching

We offer a wide range of online resources for each of our qualifications including:

  • Specifications
  • Switching guides
  • Schemes of work
  • Command word lists
  • Subject-specific vocabulary lists
  • Teaching guides
  • Past papers, specimen papers and mark schemes
  • Examiners’ reports
  • Example student answers with examiner commentaries
  • More subject-specific resources
Support from Oxford University Press

Get full support for each OxfordAQA qualification with high-quality print and online resources from Oxford University Press. Fully matched to our specifications, they’re packed with classroom activities and exam practice to support teaching and learning.  

Plus save time using the power of AI to get the most out of Oxford University Press’s trusted, high-quality content. 

Find out more on the Oxford University Press website.

Prepare your students for OxfordAQA exams with our industry-leading tools

Let Data Insights do your exams analysis and reporting for you

Quickly analyse your students’ exam results to spot strengths and weaknesses. View performance by group or individual, and across key metrics so you can focus your teaching on the right places.

Find out more about Data Insights

Create your own resources with Exampro

Quickly create tests and homework to prepare students for exams. Exampro is an online searchable bank of past paper questions, mark schemes and examiner comments to support your teaching.

Find out more about Exampro
Practice NEA marking with Teacher Online Standardization (TOLS)

Support your Non-Exam Assessment (NEA) marking with our easy-to-use tool. Each November, we update it with real student responses from the latest exam series. You can mark these responses and get feedback from the Lead Moderator to check your accuracy. This helps you and your students understand the standard expected for NEA work in your centre. 

Find out more about our support for non-Exam Assessments. 

What we offer
Essential Training: to help you get the most from OxfordAQA

Led by Senior Examiners, our in-depth subject training ensures you can confidently teach OxfordAQA qualifications.  

Sessions include step-by-step guidance on planning, teaching and assessment. There is a focus on practical, easy-to-implement teaching strategies plus time to ask questions and share best practice. 

Find out more about our Essential Training programme. 

Series or sessionFormat and DurationWhat does it cover?
Introducing OxfordAQA1-hour sessions
(live and on demand)
An overview of OxfordAQA, what sets us apart from other international exam boards, and what you can expect from us
Teaching OxfordAQA2 hours per qualification
(live and on demand)
A step-by-step workshop packed with practical guidance for teaching OxfordAQA qualifications, led by Senior Examiners
Assessing OxfordAQA90–120 minutes per qualification
(live and on demand)
comprehensive, interactive session to help teachers practise marking real student responses, led by Senior Examiners
Senior Examiner ClinicsLive, available on requestA unique opportunity to meet with a Senior Examiner and receive bespoke support and guidance for your school
Exam Admin TrainingLive and on demandCrucial support and guidance for Exam Officers on administering and running exams
Self-Access e-Learning ModulesSelf-paced courses for science and maths qualificationsExpert guidance to refine teachers’ marking skills

Find out more about our Self-Access e-Learning Modules.

Continuing Professional Development courses

Delivered by expert trainers, our Continuing Professional Development (CPD) courses equip, prepare, inspire and empower teachers. These courses will enhance your teaching practice with practical knowledge and skills to take back to the classroom. 

Find out more about our CPD courses and other enhanced training opportunities.

Local exam schedules

Our timetable enables your students to take exams when they are at their freshest, so they can succeed to the best of their abilities.

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"The support OxfordAQA offer is second-to-none. They provide everything I need to teach OxfordAQA with confidence."