OxfordAQA Qualification Entry and Assessment are administered by the partners of the British Council and PEG Education in some regions.
OxfordAQA International
English as a Second Language (9280)
Enable your students to develop the four essential English language skills of reading, writing, listening and speaking.
This International ESL Qualification is designed for students whose first language is not English, but who use English for their studies. Students will read, understand and analyse a variety of texts, presented in different styles and covering a range of topics, including factual and literary texts.
The course will support students of all abilities to write and communicate clearly, coherently and accurately using varied vocabulary and sentence structures. It develops the skills necessary for effective communication in their further study or career.
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Separate papers give students more opportunity to highlight their ability.
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Each paper has a distinct identity to better support high-quality and engaging teaching and learning.
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Our qualification recognises the importance students place on verbal communication in English,which is why the speaking component is an integral part of the award. 20% of the qualification focuses on the assessment of speaking skills.
Assessment
Paper 1 – Reading:
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1 hour 15 minutes
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60 marks
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30% of Qualification
Paper 2 – Writing:
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1 hour 15 minutes
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60 marks
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30% of Qualification
Paper 3 – Listening:
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45 minutes
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40 marks
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30% of Qualification
Paper 4 – Speaking:
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10 minutes
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40 marks
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20% of Qualification
Re-sits
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Linear specification; individual components may not be re-sat.
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Candidates can re-take the whole qualification as many times as they wish
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Results for the non-exam assessment (NEA) component (speaking unit) can be carried forward for the life time of the specification.
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You only need to make one entry for each qualification – this will cover all the question papers, non-exam assessment and certification.
OxfordAQA International
English Language (9270)
The International English Language specification that offers optimal flexibility to both teachers and learners.
Thanks to its rigorous summative assessment of students’ skills and abilities, this International English Language specification offers excellent preparation for International AS and A-level English Language, as well as giving students a grounding in a wide variety of language that will stay with them for life.
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The different reading tasks in Paper 1 and Paper 2 enable students to develop specific skills in inference, exploration, language analysis and deduction, alongside the more general skills of selection, synthesis and organisation.
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The distinctive ‘stepped’ approach to reading in Paper 1 helps all students to engage with the texts. Students have the opportunity to produce planned, developed and sustained responses, with a choice of writing tasks in both exam papers.
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The alternative non-exam assessment (NEA) option to Paper 2 will appeal to students of all abilities who wish to pursue an individual area of study. With its focus on independent research and learning and the development of study skills, it provides an invaluable preparation for higher level study.
Assessment
This is a linear qualification with two routes.
Paper 1 – Literary Non-Fiction and Composition:
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Section A – Literary Non-Fiction
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Section B – Composition
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Students answer all questions from Section A and one question from Section B
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2 hours
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80 marks
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60% of Qualification
Route A:
Paper 2 – Source-based Reading and Directed Writing:
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Section A – Reading
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Section B – Writing
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Students answer all questions from Section A and one question from Section B
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2 hours
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80 marks
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40% of Qualification
Route B:
Non-Exam Assessment (NEA):
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Students complete a written task and commentary.
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Teacher assessed and AQA moderated.
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60 marks
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40% of Qualification
OPTIONAL ENDORSEMENT – Speaking and Listening:
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Students undertake either a presentation or an interview with extended turns speaking and responding.
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Teacher assessed and AQA moderated.
Re-sits
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Linear specification; individual components may not be re-sat.
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Candidates can re-take the whole qualification as many times as they wish.
OxfordAQA International
English Literature (9275)
Be sure to cater for the needs and tastes of all your International English Literature students.
This International ELT qualification takes a skills-based approach to the study of English literature that is consistent across the genres. So whatever your students’ interests, you can be sure that the course will develop skills in independent research and learning and provide invaluable preparation for higher level study.
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Our range of texts has been chosen to cater for the needs of teachers and students in all educational contexts. To inspire, challenge and motivate every student, no matter what their level of ability.
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Rediscover texts that will be familiar to you as well as new ones that will inspire young readers, ensuring there is something to appeal to every teacher and every student.
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The alternative non-exam assessment (NEA) option in Paper 2 gives teachers freedom of choice in texts, allowing them to select those best suited to the interests and needs of their students.
Assessment
This is a linear qualification with two routes.
Route A:
Paper 1 – Prose and Drama:
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Section A – Prose Fiction
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Section B – Drama
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Answer one question from each section
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Closed-book exam
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1 hour 30 minutes
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60 marks
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40% of Qualification
Route B:
Paper 1 – Prose and Drama:
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Section A – Prose Fiction
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Section B – Drama
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Answer one question from each section
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Closed-book exam
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1 hour 30 minutes
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60 marks
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40% of Qualification
Non-Exam Assessment (NEA):
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Students complete one extended response to a prose fiction text of their choice
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30 marks
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20% of Qualification
Re-sits
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Linear specification; individual components may not be re-sat.
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Candidates can re-take the whole qualification as many times as they wish.
Anthologies for exam use
Anthologies required for exams will be provided as an insert with the question papers.
Paper 2 – Poetry and Unseen Texts:
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Section A – Poetry
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Section B – Unseen Poetry
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Answer one question from each section
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Open-book exam
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2 hours 15 minutes
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90 marks
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60% of Qualification
Paper 2 – Poetry:
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Section A – Poetry
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Section B – Unseen Poetry
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Answer one question from each section
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Open-book exam
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1 hour 30 minutes
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60 marks
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40% of Qualification
About OxfordAQA
International Awarding Body
OxfordAQA is a partnership between Oxford University Press (a department of the University of Oxford) and AQA, by far the UK’s largest provider of GCSEs and A-levels.
Fair Assessment approach
A unique, student-focused approach to assessment design, designed to remove common exam barriers for international students enabling them the grade they deserve.
Globally Recognised
Learners with OxfordAQA qualifications have progressed to leading universities worldwide, including universities in the UK, USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Asia or European Union.
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