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Proposed amendment to the assessment of Chinese and Japanese AS and A levels

Proposal for qualifications taught from autumn 2024.

Last fetched 03 May 2026 · gov.uk

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Ofqual invites your views on a proposed amendment to the assessment requirements for AS and A level Chinese and Japanese qualifications being taught from autumn 2024. This consultation seeks views on whether, and if so how, Ofqual should amend a requirement for AS and A level qualifications in Chinese and Japanese that limits how many marks can be used for responses in English.

Ofqual’s proposal is in response to a separate consultation launched by the Department for Education (DfE).

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Proposed amendment to the assessment of Chinese and Japanese AS and A levels Decisions: Proposed amendment to the assessment of Chinese and Japanese AS and A levels Analysis: Proposed amendment to the assessment of Chinese and Japanese AS and A levels