Timeline for the introduction of changes to GCSEs
Monday, 09 January 2012 17:18
A timeline detailing the introduction of changes to GCSEs is shown below.
We have also published a series of frequently asked questions that provide further information about the changes to GCSEs.
| September 2012 |
First teaching of new two-year linear GCSE courses of study for qualifications in June 2014. First teaching of new GCSE geography qualifications. |
|---|---|
| November 2012 | GCSE units available as in November 2011 but entry restricted to students entering awards no later than autumn 2013.* |
| January 2013 | GCSE units available as in January 2012 but entry restricted to students entering awards no later than autumn 2013.* External assessments for English literature, geography, history and religious studies will include additional marks for spelling, punctuation and the accurate use of grammar. |
| March 2013 | GCSE units available as in March 2012 but entry restricted to students entering awards no later than autumn 2013.* External assessments for English literature, geography, history and religious studies will include additional marks for spelling, punctuation and the accurate use of grammar. |
| June 2013 | GCSE units available as in June 2012 but entry restricted to students entering awards no later than autumn 2013.* External assessments for English literature, geography, history and religious studies will include additional marks for spelling, punctuation and the accurate use of grammar. (Final exam series with modular assessment). |
| September 2013 | First teaching of new GCSE English literature and history qualifications. |
| November 2013 | GCSE units available in English, English language and mathematics but only to those certificating in this series.* No other subjects available. |
| January 2014 | Series no longer used for GCSE examinations. |
| March 2014 | Series no longer used for GCSE examinations. |
| June 2014 |
GCSEs available as linear qualifications only. First awards of the new GCSE geography qualifications. |
| November 2014 | GCSEs in English, English language and mathematics available as linear qualifications only, No other subjects available. |
| June 2015 |
GCSEs available as linear qualifications only. First awards of the new GCSE English literature and history qualifications. |
* Where the opportunity to enter individual units remains, the requirement for 40% terminal assessment must continue to be met.
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