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Ofqual’s student guides
Ofqual’s annual student guide provides you with information about arrangements for qualifications regulated by Ofqual. It also explains what support is in place when taking exams and assessments.
Ofqual’s Student Guides are for students taking any of the following qualifications:
- GCSEs
- AS or A levels
- other general qualifications, including International Baccalaureate, core mathematics and Pre-U
- Technical Qualification (part of a T Level)
- Vocational and Technical Qualifications (VTQs) taken alongside GCSEs and A levels in subjects such as engineering, health & social care, and digital media
Ofqual’s Student Guide 2024 is for students taking any of the above qualifications in the academic year 2023 to 2024.
Ofqual’s Student Guide 2023 is for students who took any of the above qualifications in summer 2023, or are taking GCSEs in November 2023 and are expecting results in January 2024.
In this guide, we refer to schools and colleges as a collective term for all schools, colleges and other exam centres.