Moving to new style A Levels Monday 23 April 2007

OCR has put together a quick-reference grid showing transition arrangements from current A Levels to the new-style qualifications.

The grid, which is subject to the QCA's final approval of the new A Levels, shows when exam series will be available for each qualification type.

 

Existing A Levels(as per GCE and GCSE Curriculum 2000 changes)

New-style A Levels(for delivery from September 2008)
 

AS

A2

AS

A2

Jan 2009

Y

Y

Y*

 –

June 2009

Y

Y

Y

 –

Jan 2010

 –

Y†

Y

Y

June 2010

 – –

Y

Y

* Applies to all A Levels with examinations available in both January and June series. See specification for more information.
† On centres' request.

The Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ) will soon publish a Notice to Centres entitled 'Withdrawal of Curriculum 2000 Specifications' outlining when centres can apply for certification at AS and A2 in current and new specifications. This notice will be available on its website.

Draft specifications for the new-style A Levels can be found on this website, along with comprehensive supporting information.

Keep up to date

Further information will be added here when it becomes available, so please continue to visit this site for the latest on 14-19 redevelopments.

Please sign up to receive news and updates via email by visiting the Sign up for updates page.