This subject update was originally published on 7 February 2022. We've now added that the advance information will be provided for the November 2022 series of exams in GCSE English Language and Maths on 27 June 2022. It will be different from the advance information for summer 2022.

To support student revision, we have now published the advance information for the Summer 2022 GCSE, AS and A Level assessments.

We've already summarised the adaptations and non-exam assessment (NEA) arrangements, and in November, we published the formulae and data sheets for 2022. 

You can view an overview of all the measures for summer 2022 in our news story.

Advance information

This is now available for your subjects:

• Advance information finder

Further guidance

Is there advance information for all subjects?

Advance information will not apply to the following subjects because subject specific adaptations (or ‘optionality’) has already been applied:

• GCSE English Literature
• GCSE History and GCSE Ancient History
• GCSE Geography

It will also not apply to AS and A Level Art and Design which will be assessed by NEA via a portfolio.

For further information as to whether a subject has advance information for summer 2022, please refer to our qualification pages.

Will advance information be provided for the November 2022 series?

Advance information will be provided for the November 2022 series of exams in GCSE English Language and Maths on 27 June 2022. It will be different from the advance information for summer 2022.

Is there more guidance on advance information for teachers?

You may find it helpful to view the JCQ's guidance for teachers on the use of advance information for 2022.

What happens if exams don't go ahead in summer 2022?

While exams are scheduled to go ahead in summer 2022 the Department for Education (DfE) in England and Ofqual have confirmed their contingency plans if exams were not able to take place. Read our news story for more details.

If you have any queries about this update, please call our Customer Support Centre on 01223 553998 or email support@ocr.org.uk.