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WJEC
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Statement: Cancellation of summer examination 2020 - Wales:
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Important update: We accept the change in policy issued by @WGMin_Education today to issue GCSE, AS, A level and Welsh Baccalareate results on the basis of teacher/lecturer supplied Centre Assessment Grades:
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Wow! Since posting yesterday about the brilliant effort from the D&T department at St. John Baptist Church in Wales High School, we’ve been inundated with messages informing us about other schools providing PPE! Incredible generosity right across Wales 👏 🌈
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@wjec_cbac
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✍️ Sitting GCSEs or A levels? Here’s a message from our Chief Executive about how this year’s grades will be awarded:
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Issuing grades for qualifications summer 2020 - a message from our Chief Executive, Ian Morgan:
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Important Update: We can confirm that learners receiving A level results tomorrow, will not receive a grade that is lower than their corresponding AS level grade. More information, including relevant links, can be found on our Summer Results 2020 hub:
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It has come to our attention that the D&T department at @StJohnsAberdare have been making PPE for local NHS hospitals and essential businesses. A wonderful act of kindness and community spirit 👏🌈
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Today, Kirsty Williams, @WGMin_Education has confirmed how grades will be awarded in summer 2021 for learners studying @Quals_Wales approved GCSE, AS and A levels. Learn more:
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Following yesterday's announcement regarding A levels, we can confirm that students receiving a final grade today that is below that of their previous AS grade will see their results reissued by WJEC early next week:
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WJEC
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We understand that you have lots of questions following the announcement that summer exams have been cancelled. Our team is working with regulators and government on this issue as a matter of urgency and we appreciate your patience and understanding at this time.
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The latest advice for learners, teachers and centres regarding coronavirus (COVID-19):
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An important update following announcements made in England:
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Following the recent announcements surrounding summer examinations, our Psychology Subject Officer, Rachel Dodge, offers tips on how students can protect their own mental health, and support their friends and family during this time of uncertainty:
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We have moved away from single use plastic cups and have started using our lovely reusable cups! Tell us about any sustainability projects you've worked on! #WorldOceansDay
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As 8pm arrives, we join the rest of Wales in thanking everyone on the frontlines for their hard work to keep us all safe. Diolch, @PublicHealthW ! 👏
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Arrangement for awarding - summer 2020:
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NEA update for centres in Wales:
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✍️ @Quals_Wales has confirmed that grading will be more generous in 2022 than they were when exams were last taken in 2019 - but what exactly does that mean? 🤔
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Announcement: Awarding of WJEC AS and Year 10 GCSE specifications in Wales:
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Teachers in Wales – find out more about the proposed adaptations to WJEC GCSEs in summer 2021 and share your views in our survey! 📆 Deadline: Thursday 9th July Read more here:
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Best of luck to all of the students starting their GCE exams today.
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One month to go until GCSE results day! #GCSEResults #GoodLuck ☘️☘️
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Following disruption to teaching and learning throughout 2020 and 2021, we are consulting on proposed changes to GCSE and AS/A level exams, and NEA (Non-Examinations Assessment) in 2022. If you're a learner, parent or carer, we want to hear your thoughts:
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A level Grade Boundaries will be available on our website after 8am on results day – Thursday 15 August
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🏫 If you're a learner wondering how your grades will be calculated this summer, we've produced a helpful guide to explain the process:
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If you're studying at GCSE level and want a better understanding of the next approaches following the cancellation of exams, @Quals_Wales have produced a helpful graphic breaking things down:
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We are receiving a number of questions on whether or not previous AS level grades will still apply if higher than centre assessment grades. WJEC can confirm that learners will get the best of their AS qualification grade, their A level calculated grade or their A level CAG.
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🤔 Wondering how your grades will be calculated this summer? We've produced a helpful guide to explain the process:
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Assessments 2021 - Qualifications Wales statement:
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A huge congratulations to Freya Stevens from @sjhsnewport , who has been accepted to study Engineering Management at the Ministry of Defence, Bristol! 🎉🙌 #WelshBaccalaureate #Resultsday2019
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We visited @archbishopmghs in Bridgend today to celebrate the success of their students studying the Welsh Bacc #congrats #resultsday
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If your child is studying a language, check out our dedicated website for a huge range of free educational resources, including: 🇫🇷 #French : 🇩🇪 #German : 🇪🇸 #Spanish :
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Congratulations to all the students who finish their GCSEs today! Enjoy your summer – you deserve it.
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💬 With results being collected today, our Chief Executive, Ian Morgan, offers a message of congratulations to students across Wales. #ResultsWales
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Qualifications Wales has announced the cancellation of January exams for GCSE ICT, GCSE English Literature and GCSE Welsh Literature. Learn more:
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It is inspiring to see so many people pulling together, across the community, to support those caring for us. 🌈👏 Here are just some of the schools manufacturing PPE for health workers across Wales:
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Update for assessments in 2021 for Wales:
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✍️ Covering everything from last minute revision techniques to what to eat, here are 10 top tips for the night before your exam:
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A huge congratulations to the students across Wales today collecting their A level, AS, Level 3, Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate and Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate results:
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Summer 2021: Materials to support Centre-Determined Grades now available:
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Studying GCSE English Literature? We have new Knowledge Organisers focusing on a range of topics, from Unseen Poetry Comparison to An Inspector Calls! 📚 💪 Boost your home learning plans by downloading from our dedicated resources website:
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If you think there has been an error in determining your grade when you receive your results this week, our latest factsheet offers guidance on the Appeals process available to learners:
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GCSE Grade Boundaries will be available on our website after 8am on results day – Thursday 22 August
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The grade boundaries are now available on our results day page -
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Congratulations to David Aitken and Kate McNeil from @CaerleonComp on their success today! Here they both are describing how Welsh Bacc helped them secure their university placements 🥳🎉 #alevelresults2018 #examresultswales
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Following on from our popular French and German resources, we have now published a huge range of GCSE Spanish knowledge organisers! 🇪🇸 From identity and culture to future study and employment, these free downloads are a great starting point for revision:
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Today we launched the 'How to succeed in your Welsh Bacc: Individual Project Essentials' online course which has been produced in partnership with @AberUni and @UniofBath #FLwelshbacc Take a closer look at the course today:
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Have a question regarding GCSE & AS/A levels following the cancellation of summer 2020 exams? Our FAQs page provides the latest information for teachers and learners:
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Remembering Gareth Pierce, WJEC’s former Chief Executive:
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🤔 What's changing? 🤔 How will GCSE, AS and A level grades be decided? 🤔 What will happen if I’m a Year 10 student? If you're a learner wondering what yesterday's announcement means for you, @Quals_Wales have issued a letter with the latest guidance:
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Calling all @WJEC_English teachers! We have a new set of interactive activities to use to guide your student through the key steps of writing an organised and well-structured essay. Take a look here: #TeamEnglish #engchatuk
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Our Chief Executive, Ian Morgan, has released the following statement on this announcement:
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We want to keep schools and colleges up-to-date, and further clarify some key information about the approach to awarding GCSEs and AS/A levels this summer:
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Following last week's GCSE and AS/A level announcement, we have updated our Assessments 2021 FAQs page with the latest guidance:
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When will I receive my grades❓ How is my grade calculated❓ Will I be able to challenge my grade❓ These questions, and more, are answered on our dedicated Learner FAQs page:
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Studying A level English Language and Literature? 📚 Our new Knowledge Organisers are designed to be used by students for self-study, as well as by teachers in lessons! Unit 1: Unit 2: Unit 4:
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With a new term fast approaching, ensure your students are prepped for exams with our handy revision resources! 👇 @WG_Education 📅 Revision timetable: 🗂️ Flashcards: ✅ Key Words Checklist:
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🏆 We had a wonderful time celebrating and rewarding the next generation of innovators from across Wales at the #Innovations19 Awards Ceremony earlier this week! 🏆 📷 Check out the full photo gallery from the event on our Facebook page:
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Remember, if you feel you have received the wrong grade, the first step is to discuss this with your teacher/lecturer or the exams officer within your school or college. Appeals cannot be made through WJEC directly. ℹ️ See our Appeals factsheet:
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RESULTS UPDATE - AUGUST 19 Following the announcement from Welsh Government on August 17th regarding summer 2020 results, new information now applies:
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Congratulations to all the students who finish their A levels today! Enjoy your summer – you deserve it.
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A huge congratulations to Seren, who also won at the 2019 WJEC Innovation Awards back in December! 👏
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We are thrilled that Seren’s @wjec_cbac AS Product Design project - the 'Auto-inflatable car roof-tent' has been selected as the winner of 'The Young Scientific Instrument Maker Award' as part of the @BigBangFair Competition Digital Finals. @twogirls_co #girlswhodesign #awesome
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That's day one of exams and assessments over - congratulations to those students who ticked the first off the list today! 👏 Don't forget: you can find everything you need to get exam ready on the WJEC Student Hub: | @WG_Education #KeepWalesLearning
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We have today published our latest Assessments 2021 Timeline, offering centres a timeframe on when to expect new guidance content:
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Wondering how qualifications in Wales will be adapted for assessment in 2021 in order to mitigate lost teaching and learning time? 👇 Check out our summer 2021 GCSE and AS/A level Adaptations booklets:
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We've been at Cardiff High School ( @officialCHS ) this morning, with some very happy students collecting their GCSE, Level 1/2 and National/Foundation Welsh Baccalaureate results! A huge congratulations to all! 😄 #ResultsWales
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We are pleased to announce that following an extensive tendering process by @Quals_Wales , we have been awarded the contract to develop, deliver and award the new Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales (Level 3):
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"We are over the moon with how everyone has done!" - Shaun Banfield, Welsh Baccalaureate Coordinator at @TonComp discussing the success of the school's Welsh Bacc students today 🥳🎉 #alevelresults2018 #examresultswales
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More Welsh Bacc #Success to share - 4 students across Wales gained FULL marks in their Skills Challenge Certificate, they are Lois Medi Wiliam, Elain Gwynedd & Cadi Gwyn Maple of @DavidHughesYDH and Efan Meilir Owen of @Ysgol_Glantaf - Llongyfarchiadau mawr! 🎉 #examresultswales
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#GoodLuck to everyone starting their exams today! 🤞🤞
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🧪 If you're a Year 10 student, our Chemistry subject officer Jonathan Owen has created a fantastic booklet full of advice and ideas to help planning for Year 11:
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The passing of Gareth Pierce, our previous CEO, comes with great sadness to all at WJEC and the wider Education and Welsh communities. (1/2)
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🔬 For those studying GCSE Biology this year, our new knowledge organisers are available to download to support your home learning plans:
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Best of luck to all of the students starting their GCSE exams today.
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Calling all @WJEC_English teachers! We have a new set of interactive activities to use to guide your student through the key steps of writing an organised and well-structured essay. Take a look here: #TeamEnglish #engchatuk
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✍️ Covering everything from last minute revision techniques to what to eat, here are our 10 top tips for the night before your exam:
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WJEC
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Fantastic day at the launch of the @swanstrust Enterprise and Employability Challenge at @dwryfelin Huge thanks to @Britts_7 & @LeeTrundle10 who met with year 11 pupils to discuss their ideas for a product / service to improve the match day experience of young fans. #WelshBacc
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We are also aware that false information is being circulated following the announcement that the summer examinations have been cancelled. Please only refer to information posted on our website and official social media channels for verified guidance.
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GCSE / WELSH BACCALAUREATE SKILLS CHALLENGE CERTIFICATE Learners will receive the best grade out of their calculated grade or centre assessment grades. Results will be available from their school/college from 8:00am on Thursday.
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Reminder: A level grade boundaries will be released after 8am on our website on 15th August
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Remember, if you have a child or group of students getting ready for this year's #GCSEScience exams, we have a huge library of #pastpapers available to download! 🔬 Biology: 👩‍🔬 Chemistry: ⚛️ Physics:
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WJEC expresses our deepest sympathies to the Royal Family following the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. We thank Her Majesty for her dedicated service to the country.
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We are pleased to confirm that our Summer 2023 Exam Timetable is now available to download:
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Have a query once you've received your results? Your school/college should be your first point of contact, but if you need further guidance, we're here to help: ℹ️ ✉️ resultsday @wjec .co.uk (for the fastest response) 📞 029 2105 5441 (8am - 5pm)
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💬 Our Chief Executive, Ian Morgan, congratulates students collecting their results this morning. #ResultsWales
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🤔 What's changing? 🤔 What are Centre-Determined Grades? 🤔 When will your results be issued? These are just a few of the questions answered in our new Student Summary focusing on this year's assessments:
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Today, the Minister for Education, Kirsty Williams, has announced the approach for the awarding of GCSEs and AS/A levels in summer 2021 -
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❓ What is @Quals_Wales ' approach to GCSEs in 2020/2021? ❓ Will candidates sitting GCSEs in year 10 receive a grade? ❓ Will the usual January series continue as planned? These questions and more are all answered on our dedicated GCSE FAQs page:
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Only 3 days until #GCSEResultsDay2017 🤞🤞
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🤔 What are Centre-Determined Grades? 🤔 How will you be assessed? 🤔 Will I be able to appeal my grade? If you're a learner wondering what the next steps are for Summer 2021 Assessments, check out our dedicated FAQs page:
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As the deadlines for submission of Centre Assessment Grades have now passed, we’d like to say thank you to all Teachers for your submissions.
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Summer 2023: Advance Information We have today released advance information for the summer 2023 examinations for most WJEC GCSEs, AS and A levels. More information can be found on our website 🔗
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Congratulations! 🎉 Will Drury (a pupil from @maelorpenley ) will be embarking upon an Electrical Engineering Apprenticeship at Bentley, in Crewe. Good luck with your next exciting chapter, Will! 💫 #WelshBac #alevelresults2019
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Today marks the start of #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek ! 💭 Wondering how your school can get involved? 🤔 @Place2Be are hosting a number of virtual assemblies this week, alongside a range of free English and Welsh language resources for secondary schools:
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🏫🤝 A big thank you to Ysgol @Garth_Olwg for the warm welcome this morning, as our Chief Executive, Ian Morgan, met with school Headteacher, Trystan Edwards at the impressive Church Village campus.
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With the half term break closing in, we want to give a huge shout out to exam officers, invigilators and school staff right across Wales for their support with exams so far! 👏
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- What is standardising? - What information will be used? - What if I’m not happy with my results? 📊 If you're wondering how the standardisation process will work for grades this summer, check out our factsheet:
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Wondering what Grade Boundaries are, and how they're calculated? 🤔 👇 Here's a brief overview, with a more in-depth guide available on our website: | #ExamResultsWales
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🤔 Receiving your results on Thursday but still a little unsure about something? Take a look at our Results Day FAQs - they may just have the answer: #ResultsWales #GCSE @WG_Education @quals_wales
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