English
Resources and support
Results
Resources and help for results.
English CPD Programme
High quality in-depth training developed by a team of expert tutors.
Controlled Assessment
We'll help you transfer smoothly from coursework to controlled assessment.
Specifications
Updates
CPD: make an impact with inspiring new ways to teach Shakespeare
Ofqual announcement about strengthening GCSEs
Dates available now for March exam preparation training sessions
Government changes to GCSE and performance tables
New resources to support the study of GCSE Spoken Language
Change to question numbers in GCSE ENG1F
New text available for GCSE English Literature
Teacher Online Standardisation (T-OLS)
Changes to A-level English Literature A - AS Set Poetry Texts
Useful information and tools
AQA Certificates in English update
We're pleased to announce that we've received DfE funding through Section 96, however the AQA Certificates in English will not qualify for inclusion in the school performance table points in 2011/2012.
Enhanced Results Analysis (ERA)
Enhanced Results Analysis (ERA) is a free online tool that provides clear and simple snapshots of how your school, subject, class and individual students performed.
Ask AQA
Ask AQA is our online bank of over 1500 frequently asked questions. You can even ask a question yourself and it will be answered as a priority.
If you have questions, this is the first place to look for answers!
More handy resources
Exemplar A-level English scripts
A-level English Literature, Language and Language and Literature annotated exemplar scripts are available from Secure Key Materials for each written unit.
Online standardisation
For most GCSEs, A-levels and Entry Level Certificates we are moving from face-to-face standardisation to online standardisation of controlled assessments.
This means all teachers at a school or college can get marking advice from a Principal Moderator – and at a time that suits them.
Past papers
Give your students the best chance to fulfill their potential. It's really easy to make sure they're prepared for the exams: find exam papers and mark schemes for each specification with our question paper finder.
GCSE anthologies
Make sure you're stocked-up for the new school year: order our free poetry and prose anthologies for yourself or colleagues.
Vacancies for English Examiners
Contact us
GCSE, ELC and Functional English:
english-gcse@aqa.org.uk
0161 953 7504
A-level English:
english-gce@aqa.org.uk
01483 556 115
Frequently asked questions
- What do I need to know about controlled assessment?
- When are controlled assessment deadlines?
- What is the Digital Anthology?
- How do I register for the Digital Anthology?
Got another question?
Check our list of FAQs at Ask AQA.
Exam preparation help
We know that you and your students are preparing for the upcoming exams. So, to assist you at this important time, we have compiled a range of resources designed to help monitor progress and address key learning requirements.
Quick links
Useful websites