GCE A level grading summer 2010

Wednesday 17 February 2010

This summer sees the first awards for the new 4-unit A level specifications in nearly all subjects, together with the introduction of the new A* grade at A level. The A* grade will reward outstanding performance and allow for improved discrimination between the best performing candidates. It will be awarded for all A levels from Summer 2010

The A* grade will be awarded for the full A level qualification only. It will not be awarded for the AS qualification or at unit level.

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