Question paper library
Past papers and mark schemes
Anyone can get most of our past papers and mark schemes free of charge. They go on the website about 9 months after the exam (see what's available when).
Teachers can get past papers earlier – starting 10 days after the exam on our secure extranet: find out more.
GCSE, A-level, FSMQ and VRQ
Use the question paper finder.
Other exams
- Foundation Certificate in Secondary Education (FCSE) in Languages
- Level 1 and 2 certificates (L1, L2)
- Key Skills (KS)
- Basic Skills (BS)
Specimen papers and mark schemes
When new exams are introduced, there are no past papers. We provide specimen papers and mark schemes to help teachers and students prepare for new exams. The years shown are when teaching starts.
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