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Qualifications Manager, Kate Russell, reviews the new social studies GCSE which will be coming to schools and colleges from September 2026.
Today, we’re launching a 12-week consultation on the design of new Essential Skills Wales qualifications.
Qualifications Manager, Sarah Watson, introduces the new GCSE Digital Media and Film qualification, and considers the key aspects that teachers and learners can expect to see in the new specification....
Qualifications Wales has announced plans to introduce new GCSEs in English language and Cymraeg language specifically for post-16 learners. This follows extensive engagement with the further education sector. These new...
Following WJEC's engagement with stakeholders, there is an update relating to the current separate science GCSEs.
Qualifications Wales has published details of new AS and A levels in Cymraeg Language and Literature and Core Cymraeg, which will replace the current AS and A levels in Welsh...
Qualifications Manager, Sarah Watson, introduces the new GCSE Dance qualification, highlighting how it supports creativity and expression for learners across Wales.
We’re looking for experienced educators and educational professionals to work alongside our Approvals team to help us approve new Travel and Tourism and Hospitality and Catering qualifications.
Providing appropriate accessibility support to each learner for their assessments is a cornerstone of an inclusive education system. Tom Anderson, Head of Research and Statistics at Qualifications Wales, reflects on...
Today marks the start of the November GCSE exam series for learners sitting papers in English Language, Mathematics – Numeracy, Mathematics, and Welsh Language.
Qualifications Wales has published its guide to exams and assessments for this academic year, which includes information and support for learners completing qualifications this year.
Qualifications Wales has completed a review of post-16 vocational qualifications in hair and beauty, identifying strengths as well as some areas that require attention.
