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Find out about a qualification, including if it’s regulated and how it compares to other qualifications.
The Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual) regulates qualifications, examinations and assessments in England. Ofqual is a non-ministerial department.
Find the difficulty level of a qualification and compare qualifications across different countries.
Most qualifications have a difficulty level. The higher the level, the…
There are 9 qualification levels. Entry level Each entry level…
Qualifications outside England, Wales and Northern Ireland use different…
Rules and guidance for all awarding organisations and all regulated qualifications
How to check if the organisation giving you an award is registered and accredited by the exams regulator
Ofqual wants your views on the proposed regulatory approach, Conditions, requirements and guidance for a range of vocational and technical qualifications.
AS and A Level physics exam materials containing errors were delivered to over 14,000 students which affected some grades.
Ofqual's Chief Regulator urges students not to take mobile phones or smart devices into exam halls as the summer 2026 GCSE and A Level series begins.
Who and what Ofqual regulates, how to apply to be regulated and what happens when you want to stop being regulated.
Recent news and key messages from Ofqual on regulated qualifications, examinations and assessments.
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