Languages
Speaking windows for summer 2022
Formal speaking exams are expected to resume in summer 2022 and the speaking windows are now confirmed, as shown below.
Please note that speaking recordings should be submitted within 48 hours of completing the oral examinations in your centre.
Qualification | Speaking window |
GCSE (Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Gujarati, Greek, Italian, Japanese, Persian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Turkish and Urdu) |
18 April – 20 May 2022 |
A level (Chinese, French, German, Italian, Russian and Spanish) |
18 April – 20 May 2022 |
International A level (French, German and Spanish) This qualification is only available in international centres. |
18 April – 20 May 2022 |
International GCSE (Chinese, French, German, Spanish) These speaking tests now take place within a ‘common window’. |
14 March – 20 May 2022 |
International GCSE (English as a Second Language, Swahili) The speaking test is optional for these qualifications. |
28 March – 20 May 2022 |
Please note that the following Pearson-Edexcel qualifications do not feature any speaking test:
- A level: Arabic, Gujarati, Greek, Japanese, Persian, Portuguese, Turkish and Urdu
- International GCSE: Arabic (first language), Bangla, Greek (first language), Sinhala, and Tamil
- International A level: Arabic, Greek
Subject advisor
Rebecca Waker
Languages
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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