Thinking of switching A Level Business? Here’s how easy the journey is with us
08 October 2026
Debbie Malpas, Subject Advisor for Business and Economics
We know switching exam boards is a big decision. You need to understand what will change, how assessment works and what support will be available to you and your students.
When we redeveloped our A Level Business qualification, we looked closely at that process and asked ourselves: How can we make each stage easier for teachers?
Your switching journey, step by step
Let’s say you’ve decided to explore whether our qualification could be the right fit for your department. Your journey might look something like this:
| What you’ll be doing |
How we’ll support you |
| Mapping the difference between your existing qualification and our qualification |
Use our switching guides for a clear comparison between your existing AQA or Pearson Edexcel qualification and ours. |
| Comparing assessment approaches |
Review sample assessment materials, including all three papers and the formulae booklet, so you can see the assessment model for yourself. Quickly see how papers are structured and what students can expect in the exam. |
| Understanding how the qualification is organised |
Explore clear topic groupings, defined assessment components and guidance through the specification and supporting materials - all designed to help teachers navigate what is taught and assessed. |
| Get one-to-one support on how to implement the qualification |
Speak directly with our dedicated subject adviser, Debbie Malpas, for guidance, support and practical answers throughout your decision-making process. |
| Decide whether the qualification would work in your department |
Access everything you need for planning and teaching, including curriculum planners, schemes of work, practice papers, candidate exemplars and professional development opportunities. |
| Assess the resources you and your students will need |
Access a free site licence for our endorsed digital student book alongside resources available through Teach Cambridge. |
| Preparing for first teach |
Continue working with our subject experts and support resources as you move from evaluation to first teach. |
What teachers say:
“I would strongly recommend Cambridge OCR A Level Business to any department considering a change. The specification strikes an excellent balance between accessibility and academic rigour, providing students with a highly engaging course while giving teachers the confidence that they are preparing students effectively for assessment.”
Will, Head of Economics and Business Studies
More than a qualification
We want you to feel confident and supported in your decision to switch to us.
That’s why we’ve focused not only on the qualification itself, but also on helping you access the information, resources and support you need throughout the switching journey. This includes access to subject specialists, teaching resources, assessment materials and a free endorsed digital student book site licence.
Switching exam boards should be a carefully considered decision. We’re focused on making sure it doesn’t have to be an unnecessarily difficult one.
Learn more
If switching is right for you, email our team at [email protected] or call us on 01223 553998 (and select option 3).
On our dedicated page you can download the specification, explore our sample assessment materials, and find out answers to frequently-asked questions.
If you are considering teaching our new qualification, don’t forget to use our online form to let us know. This will make sure you receive everything you need before you start teaching, including information about how to access your free site licence for Cambridge’s digital student book.
Stay connected
If you have questions about our qualifications, you can email us at [email protected], or call us on 01223 553998.
You can also sign up for our subject updates to keep up to date with the latest news, updates, and resources.
About the author
Since joining Cambridge OCR in August 2014, Debbie has played a key role in the redevelopment of GCSE Business (J204), Cambridge National in Enterprise and Marketing and the new A Level Business (H436). She continues to support teachers through the creation of resources, the professional development programme and subject communications.
Before joining Cambridge OCR, Debbie built a successful career spanning more than 20 years in teaching and leadership roles across a range of educational settings, including secondary schools, a sixth form college and international school. Debbie holds a degree in Business Operations and a PGCE in Secondary Economics and Business. Outside work, she enjoys spending time with family and writing for Cambridge University Press.