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GCSEs in Northern Ireland

Explore the background, review, and recent developments in the GCSE and A-level system in Northern Ireland. Get insights into open qualifications market, policy implications, consultation on grading, and exam awarding organizations. Stay informed about reformed GCSEs and key timings for schools.

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GCSEs in Northern Ireland

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  1. GCSEs in Northern Ireland

  2. Background • Fundamental review of GCSEs and A levels – completed June 2013 • Open qualifications market • GCSE English – speaking and listening • Unitised qualifications • 3 country work – policy implications for Northern Ireland

  3. Recent developments • Consultation on grading • Minister O’Dowd’s decision November 2015 • Implications for open market: • AQA and OCR announcements • Awarding Organisations that will definitely offer A*-G GCSEs in Northern Ireland: • CCEA and WJEC

  4. Timings and communication • WJEC’s reformed GCSEs first teaching 2015-2017 • CCEA’s revised GCSEs first teaching 2017 • QualsNi • Information for schools in Northern Ireland

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