Changes to GCSEs
These changes will affect all candidates starting two-year courses in September 2012.
Candidates will be required to take all GCSE assessments at the end of the course for awards made from summer 2014 onwards.
All assessments will be in the summer except for English, English language and mathematics which will also be available in November.
In GCSE English literature, geography, history and religious studies, additional marks will be awarded for the accuracy of spelling, punctuation and grammar in questions that require extended answers will first be sat by candidates in January 2013
A detailed timeline explaining these changes is available here.
For courses beginning in September 2012 and candidates certificating in summer 2014 there may be revised specifications in GCSE geography together with changes to or fully revised specifications in GCSE English literature, history and religious studies. This is because of the suggestion that some qualifications may permit narrowing of the expected course of study. The regulators are reviewing all GCSE geography specifications and assessment materials. Awarding organisations will be informed of accreditation decisions by Friday, April 20, at the latest. For GCSE English literature, history and religious studies, awarding organisations will be told by mid-February if there is any further action required.
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