Regulation

GCSE (9 to 1) subject level conditions and requirements for computer science

Rules and regulations for GCSEs (9 to 1) in computer science.

Applies to England

Documents

GCSE Subject Level Conditions and Requirements for Computer Science (examined in 2019, 2020 and 2021)

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GCSE Subject Level Conditions and Requirements for Computer Science (examined in or after 2022)

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Details

These documents set out rules and regulations for GCSEs (9 to 1) in computer science. There are currently different rules for:

  • qualifications with exams in 2019, 2020 or 2021
  • qualifications with exams in or after 2022

Read the associated guidance to understand how to comply with these rules.

You should also read the GCSE (9 to 1) qualification-level conditions and our requirements for all qualifications.

Updates to this page

Published 13 May 2015
Last updated 18 February 2019 + show all updates
  1. Added new rules for qualifications with exams in or after 2022

  2. Changed to reflect recent decisions regarding GCSE computer science.

  3. First published.

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