OxfordAQA announces major assessment enhancements by introducing earlier exam results

ISLAMABAD, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 15th Apr, 2026) OxfordAQA - a partnership between Oxford University Press, the department of Oxford University, which is the largest provider of GCSEs and A-levels in the United Kingdom (UK), has announced a groundbreaking series of significant improvements, including earlier results.

The development offers three series of yearly examinations and two windows to submit International EPQ submission points, said a press release.

Shaped by insights for greater advantage to the students globally, the enhancements will be introduced between 2026 and 2029, delivering greater choice and increased flexibility to plan university admissions and academic progression. They comprise:

Earlier May and June Exam Results from July 2027; In 2027, International AS/A-level results day will be on 28 July, with International GCSE results on 4 August.

Additional Exam Series: an October/November series for all International AS/A-level subjects from 2028, and a January International AS/A-level series for key subjects from 2029 (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Further Maths, Economics).

Twice-yearly International EPQ submission points, beginning in May 2026, giving students more control to develop, refine, and complete their projects.

Andrew Coombe, Managing Director of OxfordAQA, said: “At OxfordAQA, our commitment is to make international exams work better for everyone. These enhancements are a direct response to what schools have told us they need. By releasing results earlier, expanding exam series, and providing greater flexibility for the International EPQ, we are helping schools tailor assessment to their teaching programmes and giving students more opportunities to succeed.”

The earlier release of May/June results will give International AS and A-Level students more time/options when navigating global university admissions. It will also support International GCSE learners in planning their next steps, whether progressing to further study or new programmes. Expanding the number of exam series will provide schools operating on varied academic calendars with three opportunities each year to enter students at the right time, ensuring assessment aligns more closely with teaching cycles.

From 2027, OxfordAQA will also extend the entries deadline for the May/June series to early March, providing schools with the January International AS/A-level unit results before finalising entries and allowing teachers and students to make more informed decisions.