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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.
Rules and guidance for all awarding organisations and all regulated qualifications
Find the difficulty level of a qualification and compare qualifications across different countries.
This guide provides information about arrangements for qualifications regulated by Ofqual. It explains what you need to know before, during and after your exams and assessments.
How to check if the organisation giving you an award is registered and accredited by the exams regulator
Rules about governance of awarding organisations, including management of conflicts of interest, risks, incidents and malpractice
Rules about setting and delivering assessments, including about the language of assessments, maintaining confidentiality of assessments, reasonable adjustments and special consideration
Rules about marking, Centre Assessments Standards Scrutiny (including Moderation), setting specified levels of attainment and results
Who and what Ofqual regulates, how to apply to be regulated and what happens when you want to stop being regulated.
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