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Scaling support for A level French, German and Spanish (2016 specifications)
Discover more about scaling and its impact on the raw marks for A levels in French, German and Spanish.

Scaling support for GCSEs in French, German and Spanish
Scaling support for GCSEs in French, German and Spanish.

Scaling support for 2016 and 2017 specification GCSE languages
Scaling support for GCSEs in languages 2016 7 2017 specifications.

Summer 2022 results support
Guidance documents for the summer 2022 results period, including post-results support.

Teaching languages summer update
Teaching languages summer update for all MFL qualifications from the Pearson Languages Subject Advisor

Timeline for new French, German and Spanish GCSEs
An update on the new French, German and Spanish GCSEs in development, for first teaching September 2024 and first examination May/June 2026.

Celebrate the European Day of Languages
European Day of Languages teaching resource and prize draw

2023 speaking windows confirmed
The prescribed speaking window dates for conducting Modern Foreign language oral assessments in January 2023 and May/June 2023 exam series.

New International GCSE ESL specification in development
New International GCSE English as a Second Language in development for first teaching from September 2023.

DfE and Ofqual decisions on 2023 exams
An update by the DfE and Ofqual on 2023 exam arrangements.

Level 3 Extended Project Qualification in Ukrainian
New guidance on using an EPQ to support Ukrainian student in the UK.

Amendments to Paper 4 Writing for GCSE Modern Languages
An update of Ofqual approval of GCSE French, German and Spanish Paper 4 amendments.

Changes to GCSE MFL papers from summer 2023
An update on Ofqual's consultation decision to extend vocabulary adaptations to GCSE MFL papers.

February 2023 Languages update
This is your Languages update.

March 2023 Languages Update
This is your Languages update.

2024 speaking windows confirmed
The prescribed speaking window dates for conducting Modern Foreign language oral assessments in May/June 2024.

February 2024 Languages Update
In the February 2024 Languages update we have lots to share in relation to resources and support both for our current and new specifications.

March 2024 Languages Update
March 2024 Languages Update

Speaking Windows for International Languages Qualifications - November 2024 and January 2025
Details of the Speaking Windows for International Languages Qualifications dates in November 2024 and January 2025

Listening and Reading Exam Scheduling from 2026
Our reading and listening exams for GCSE French, German and Spanish will be scheduled in separate exam sessions from Summer 2026. Learn more

May 2024 Languages Update
The May 2024 Languages update includes support for GCSE French, German and Spanish 2024, training and information on tutoring

Supporting you with our new 2024 GCSE French, German & Spanish
Discover the training and support we have on offer to help you prepare for our new 2024 French, German and Spanish GCSEs

2025 speaking windows confirmed
The prescribed speaking window dates for conducting Modern Foreign language oral assessments in May/June 2025.

June 2024 Languages Update
The June 2024 Languages update includes support for GCSE French, German and Spanish 2024, training and a request for feedback on Home, Heritage and Community languages.

GCE A Level Chinese and Japanese amendment
An update on the GCE A Level Chinese and Japanese amendment for first teaching September 2024 and first assessment June 2026.

July 2024 Languages Update
The July 2024 Languages update includes support for GCSE French, German and Spanish 2024 and key exam results reminders.

Getting Ready for Results 2024
The July 2024 Languages update includes support for GCSE French, German and Spanish 2024 and key exam results reminders.

October 2024 Languages Update
The October 2024 languages qualifications update including information on training, resources and services.

November 2024 Languages Update
The November 2024 languages qualifications update including information on training, resources and services.

December 2024 Languages Update
The December 2024 languages qualifications update including information on training, resources and services.

January 2025 Languages Update
The January 2025 languages qualifications update including information on training, resources and services.

February 2025 Languages Update
The February 2025 languages qualifications update including information on training, resources and services.

March 2025 Languages Update
The March 2025 Pearson Edexcel languages qualifications update, including information on training, resources and services.

April 2025 Languages Update
The April 2025 languages qualifications update including information on training, resources and services.

Updates to the DfE Subject Content for the Pearson Edexcel GCSE 2024 MFL specifications
Updates to the Department for Education Subject Content for the Pearson Edexcel GCSE 2024 MFL specifications in French, German and Spanish.

May 2025 Languages Update
The May 2025 languages qualifications update including information on training, resources and services.

2026 speaking windows confirmed
The prescribed speaking window dates for conducting Modern Foreign language oral assessments in May/June 2026.

June 2025 Languages Update
The May 2025 languages qualifications update including information on training, resources and services.

July 2025 Languages Update
The May 2025 languages qualifications update including information on training, resources and services.

Updates to GCSE (2024) French, German and Spanish
This article informs centres teaching the GCSE (2024) of the updates to the qualification.

Getting Ready for Results 2025
The August 2025 Results Days update.

September 2025 Languages Update
The September 2025 languages qualifications update including information on training, resources and services.

October 2025 Languages Update
The October 2025 languages qualifications update including information on training, resources and services.

GCSE (2024) French, German and Spanish Digital Sequencing Tool (Demo version)
To provide teachers and exams officers with an opportunity to practise using the Sequencing Tool before a live series, we have created the Sequencing Tool (demo version). This update provides key information to teachers and exams officers.

November 2025 Languages Update
The November 2025 languages qualifications update including information on training, resources and services.

December 2025 Languages Update
The December 2025 languages qualifications update including information on training, resources and services.

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