OxfordAQA's specifications are aligned to the
latest versions of UK GCSEs and A-levels - but are
designed exclusively for international students.
When considering subject content or assessment structure,
we always prioritise the needs of international students.
By taking the best of the UK curriculum reforms
whilst understanding the needs of students studying
internationally, we have ensured our specifications
are globally relevant, motivating for students and
excellent preparation for onward progression.
OxfordAQA exams were the first time
our students could just answer the
science, rather than worrying about the
language of the exams or the contexts
they were being asked about.
Samina Rashid,
Head of Science,
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Modular or linear?
Linear means that all exams will be taken at the end of the course.
Modular means that the final grade is made up of several sections -
or modules - with exams that can be taken throughout the course.
Our qualifications are
tailored to the unique needs
of international schools
Read more
about modular
vs. linear
assessment
in our blog
At OxfordAQA, our International GCSEs are linear (in line
with the UK), and our International AS and A-levels are
modular. We believe, and teachers agree, that the two
approaches work best for students at different stages
of their educational journey.
Our linear GCSEs are designed to give students time to
develop their skills without the stress of multiple exam
series, while giving teachers the maximum amount of
classroom time. Modular A-levels, on the other hand,
provide an effective balance between structure and
flexibility, meaning students can compartmentalise their
learning and exam preparation, while working with the
safety net of knowing they can re-sit individual units.
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