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Delivering Non-Examination Assessments with confidence – New guidance now available

5 Reasons why you should use past papers in your revision

There’s a reason (in fact, here’s the top 5 reasons) why your teachers always encourage you to use past papers as part of your revision.

Bored of revising? 5 tips to make revision fun

Bored of revising? Here are our 5 top ways to make revision a bit more fun and enjoyable.

Announcing the 8th Moving Image Awards speaker line-up

November Exams 2022: Advance Information now available

Additional Guidance for Teachers now available

Colour Blindness in the classroom – 5 ways to help learners with CVD

Do you need examining experience to become an exam marker?

Ever wondered if you need previous examining experience to become an examiner? Find out everything you need to know in this blog.

Qualification Assessment Frameworks – a range of evidence can be used

New qualification showcased during international visit

Wellbeing: Spring-clean your body and mind

Give your old school supplies a new lease of life!

Internal Assessment

Internal assessments measure subject-specific knowledge and skills that cannot be tested by timed written papers, and currently include Non-Examination Assessment (NEA), Coursework and Controlled Assessment.

Made-for-Wales: In conversation with our community

Dealing with stress in the run up to results day (1)

Whether you're waiting for your GCSE, A Level or vocational results, it’s totally normal to feel nervous, stressed or a bit overwhelmed right now. | P'un a ydych chi'n aros am eich canlyniadau TGAU, Safon Uwch neu alwedigaethol, mae'n hollol normal teimlo'n nerfus, dan straen neu fel bod pethau yn eich llethu chi ar hyn o bryd.

Dealing with stress in the run up to Results Day

What to expect on exam day?

If you’re preparing to take your exams, there are a few important things to keep in mind...

NEW GCSE Digital Technology: Want to help your learners bring their creativity to life?

9 Top Tips To Help You Get Revising

With the summer examinations looming, NOW is the time to start revising!

Past Papers

WJEC Past Papers

Top 8 reasons why you should book your place on one of our Professional Learning courses today

Online Events Support

Online Events Support | Cefnogaeth Digwyddiadau Ar-lein

Keeping pupils safe online - resources for teachers

Keeping pupils safe online - resources for teachers | With more than a third of teenagers spending at least 3 hours on social media daily according to some estimates, the online world is increasingly having an impact in the classroom.

WJEC and ACT launch wellbeing qualification for young people

WJEC Basedata

basedata files

New Made-for-Wales Digital Resources website now live

Here for you

With friendly and knowledgeable teams at hand to support you, trusted and valued qualifications, free digital resources and comprehensive training packages; WJEC is here for you.

Morning vs evening revision: when is the best time of day to revise?

When is the best time of day to revise - morning or evening? Discover science-backed study timing strategies and how to build an effective revision schedule for your exams, here.

How to become an exam marker in the UK

Discover the process for becoming an exam marker in the UK, as well as the necessary qualifications and experience needed, here.

Past papers

Past Papers

Wave 3 Made-for-Wales draft specifications now available

What training do exam markers get before they start?

In this blog, we’ll explore how exam marker training works, who’s responsible for delivering it, and the steps WJEC takes to ensuring our marking is accurate and fair.

How to get the most from our Knowledge Organisers

Made-for-Wales GCSEs - Professional Learning schedule now live!

Wave 2 Made-for-Wales qualifications - Professional Learning schedule now live!

Important update regarding January assessments for our vocational and other general (non GCSE/GCE A Level) qualifications

Didn’t get the A Level Results you hoped for? Here’s what to do next

Passionate about collaboration and co-construction

Delyth Jones, Assistant Director, Qualifications Development, outlines why stakeholder engagement and collaboration are key to developing qualifications that are fit for the future.

Post-Results Services and Appeals

This section provides information regarding results including post-results services and appeals.

We want you! Join our Learner Advisory Group today

Getting to know your Wave 3 qualification – Introducing our ‘Quick Guides’

How to revise without getting distracted: Our 6 top tips

Do you get distracted while revising? Discover proven techniques to stay focused, avoid distractions, and improve productivity for GCSE and A-Level exams.

The Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ) welcomes Ian Morgan as the new Chair of the Board of Directors.

WJEC’s Skills for Life and Skills for Work qualifications approved, strengthening Wales’ new National 14–16 Qualification offer

We are thrilled to announce that our Skills for Life and Skills for Work qualifications have been approved by Qualifications Wales as part of Wales’ new National 14–16 Qualifications offer.

First wave of Made-for-Wales Sample Assessment Materials (SAMs) now available

Following the publication of our approved specifications for the first wave of our Made-for-Wales GCSEs and related qualifications, and in line with the Qualifications Wales’ agreed timeline, we have now published the associated Sample Assessment Materials (SAMs).

First wave of Made-for-Wales Guidance for Teacher (GFT) now available

Question Bank

Question Bank is a free tool which allows you to create practice question papers from thousands of WJEC past paper questions. Find the questions you need, add them to your paper and export your paper with accompanying mark scheme and examiner's comments as a PDF ready to use in the classroom.

Examine with us

We’re committed to ensuring that all learner’s scripts are marked and assessed fairly and accurately. Examiners and Moderators are vital to the delivery of our qualifications and we employ thousands of teachers, retired teachers, further education lecturers and education specialists to ensure that the quality of our marking continues to be of the highest standards.

Draft Made-for-Wales specifications now available

Following a period of intense qualification development, we are pleased to announce that our draft specifications for the first wave of Made-for-Wales GCSEs and related qualifications are available to download. | Yn dilyn cyfnod dwys o ddatblygu cymwysterau, rydyn ni'n falch o gyhoeddi bod ein manylebau drafft ar gyfer y don gyntaf o gymwysterau TGAU a chymwysterau cysylltiedig Gwneud-i-Gymru ar gael i'w lawrlwytho.

Key information for senior leaders and exams officers

Bored in Lockdown? We've got an app for that!

NEW A level Digital Technology – first teaching September 2022

Why should you join our team of writers?

Professional Learning

Expert-led courses, designed for practitioners to get all the latest feedback on assessments, an insight into our teaching resources, and a range of practical tips and strategies for the classroom.

Recruiting qualification writers who are committed to our vision

New qualifications to support a modern, inclusive and diverse education system

New qualifications to support a modern, inclusive and diverse education system. | Cymwysterau newydd i gefnogi system addysg fodern, gynhwysol ac amrywiol.

Ian Morgan, Chief Executive to present keynote speech on 14-16 qualification reforms in Wales

Help shape our new qualification offer for 14-16 year olds

Michael Sheen added to Moving Image Awards line-up

Announcing the 11th Moving Image Awards speaker line-up

Creating qualifications that are fit for the future

WJEC wins prestigious national employer award

You’re invited to our Blended Learning+ online workshop

Delivery of VTQ results for 2025 and beyond

Find your future with WJEC

WJEC offers a range of future-focused qualifications created in partnership with education and industry experts to meet the economic and societal needs of both today and tomorrow.

Teachers, Exams Officers, senior leaders - centre visits for moderation and assessment in 2022 – have your say!

Have your say on GCSE biology, chemistry and physics

Qualifications Wales recently announced a further consultation on the future range of science GCSEs, including biology, chemistry and physics. | Yn ddiweddar, cyhoeddodd Cymwysterau Cymru y bydd yn ymgynghori ymhellach ar yr amrywiaeth o gymwysterau TGAU a fydd ar gael yn y dyfodol ym maes y gwyddorau, gan gynnwys bioleg, cemeg a ffiseg. 

How to help a friend that’s struggling with their mental health

Bringing learning to life: Practical, inclusive, and inspiring – our new GCSEs in Dance and Physical Education and Health

The development of our new suite of Made-for-Wales GCSEs and related qualifications continues to make strong progress.

Wellbeing qualification gives teens key life lessons

How to get the most from WJEC Blended Learning resources

Key Dates and Timetables

This page contains information regarding WJEC examination timetables (both final and provisional), deadlines for internal assessment, key dates for Examinations Officers, and links to JCQ documentation concerning key dates and timetables.

Summer 2023: NEA Guidance

GCSE Art and Design - Teaching from 2025

GCSE Art and Design

Supporting fair assessment: Marking NEA

Non-examination assessments (NEAs) play a vital role in ensuring that learners can be assessed on a broad range of skills. In this article, Catherine Webster, Assistant Director (General Qualifications Delivery), sets out the role that assessment criteria and exemplar materials play in supporting consistent, fair outcomes for all learners.

Art and Design AS/A Level

January Exams 2023: Advance Information now available

Summer 2023: Exam timetable now available

Applications for Gareth Pierce Bursary now open

We are pleased to announce that the second round of applications for our Gareth Pierce Bursary is now open.

Applications for 23rd Innovations Awards are now OPEN

Applications for 2024 Gareth Pierce Bursary now open

Gareth Pierce Bursary

Applications for 24th Innovation Awards are now OPEN

Innovations Awards

Applications for 2025 Gareth Pierce Bursary now open

Applications for 25th Innovation Awards are now OPEN