Autumn 2020 examinations confirmed
Ofqual has now published its decision following consultation, on offering examinations in Autumn 2020.
It is confirmed that:
“Any student who was unable to receive a predicted grade or is unhappy with their predicate grade as a result of the cancellation of examinations in the June 2020 Series due to COVID-19 , will be able to sit their examinations in Autumn 2020”
A full suite of GCSE, AS and A level examinations will be available on the following dates:
- AS, A Level: Monday 5th October – Friday 23rd October
- GCSE: Monday 2nd November – Monday 23rd November
NEA and Practical endorsements
- GCSE Coursework must be submitted for Art and Design.
- A Level Science Practical Endorsements – Geography and Geology marks can be carried forward.
Entries will be accepted from August 2020.
Entry Deadlines
- AS and A-level – 4 September 2020
- GCSE (except English Language and Mathematics) – 18 September
- GCSE (English Language and Mathematics) – 4 October
Results for predicted grades dates
Results for predicted grades (following the cancellation of 2019 June series due to COVID-19), will be issued on 13th August for AS and A Level and 20th August for GCSE. Basically, as soon as students receive their results, they will be in a position to decide whether they want to sit examinations in the Autumn Series which starts in October for AS and A level and November for GCSE. Students will need to contact their school’s Examination Officer or a Private Examination Centre as soon as possible.
Private candidates
Private candidates can now begin to make plans to take their examinations in October and November 2020.
Armed with the exam dates and information on Ofqual’s decisions, private candidates may want to begin making preparations to secure a place to sit their examinations and obtain their qualifications. This includes students who have been home schooled. Many have been waiting for the green light and it is imperative that they too decide what entries they want to make and speak with Examination Officers.
Exam timetables for the Autumn Series 2020 for AS, A level and GCSE are not published yet, and explain the reason why Centres cannot make entries until August.