GCSEs (A* to G): requirements and guidance
Rules, regulations and guidance for GCSEs graded A* to G.
This collection sets out rules, regulations and guidance for GCSEs graded A* to G.
You should also read the requirements for all awarding organisations and qualifications.
There are separate requirements for the new GCSEs graded 9 to 1.
All GCSEs (A* to G)
Business subjects
Classical subjects
Design and technology
Economics
Engineering
Health and social care
Home economics
Hospitality and/or catering
Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
Law
Leisure and tourism
Manufacturing
Media studies
Modern foreign languages
Psychology
Sociology
Statistics
Last updated 6 September 2018 + show all updates
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We have withdrawn rules for legacy qualifications reformed for first teaching in September 2016
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Updated following withdrawal of rules for legacy GCSEs that are no longer available.
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Updated following introduction of our new rules for enquiries and appeals, which replace the GCSE, GCE, principal learning and project code of practice
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Added new qualification-level conditions and guidance
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Added rules covering re-sit arrangements following the last scheduled sitting of legacy GCSEs
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First published.