Languages
New language qualifications for 201718
We've been working with Ofqual and the DfE to secure the future of some A level and GCSE language qualifications.
We're pleased to announce that we will be developing:
- Edexcel GCSE and A level qualifications in Italian, Russian and Chinese, and GCSEs in Arabic, Modern Greek, Japanese and Urdu for first teaching in 2017.
- Edexcel GCSE qualifications in Gujarati, Turkish, Portuguese and Biblical Hebrew for first teaching in 2018.
- Edexcel A level qualifications in Arabic, Modern Greek, Japanese, Urdu, Gujarati, Turkish and Portuguese for first teaching in 2018.
Rod Bristow, President of Pearson in the UK, said:
"We believe that awarding organisations, government and schools should all work together in the interests of the students who want to have access to these qualifications, which are of great importance to communities across the UK and abroad.
"Pearson is working closely with Ofqual and the DfE to secure the future of a range of GCSE and A level language qualifications, subject to finalising the subject content required. Those include A levels we currently offer in Arabic, Modern Greek, Japanese and Urdu. We are also now working to secure the future of A level and GCSE qualifications in Gujarati, Portuguese, Turkish and GCSE Biblical Hebrew, which are being withdrawn by another exam board.”
Existing GCSEs and A levels in Italian, Russian, Chinese, Arabic, Modern Greek, Japanese and Urdu will continue to be offered until the new qualifications are launched.
We look forward to working with centres wishing to offer these qualifications as we develop our new specifications. More information will be available on our website soon.
Subject updates
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July 2024 Languages Update
Dear colleagues,
Welcome to my last full update of the 2023-2024 academic year. In this update I have news to share regarding free resources, our popular Revise resources and an update on the GCE Chinese and Japanese ammendment.
I have also included all the key dates and information you will need in preparation for exam results. I hope you enjoy a relaxing summer break and I will be in touch prior to the results days in August with key reminders.
As ever, you can contact me via the details at the bottom of this page and I’ll be happy to support with your questions related to our qualifications.
Best wishes,
RebeccaSubject Advisor for Languages
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Getting Ready for Results 2024
Dear colleagues,
Please see below all the details you should need related to exam results and post-results services.
As ever, you can contact me via the details at the bottom of this page and I’ll be happy to support with your questions related to our qualifications.
Best wishes,
RebeccaSubject Advisor for Languages