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Ofqual

The regulator of qualifications, exams and tests in England, including GCSEs, A levels and many vocational qualifications.

Also called
Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation
Used in
England
Topic
Organisations

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Awarding organisation (AO) All four UK nations (details may differ)
A body recognised by a regulator to develop, award and certificate qualifications. In everyday school use, an exam board.
Qualifications Wales Wales
The independent regulator of non-degree qualifications in Wales.
CCEA (Council for the Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment) Northern Ireland
The body in Northern Ireland that advises on the curriculum, runs assessment and acts as an exam board and regulator.
SQA (Scottish Qualifications Authority) Scotland
The national body that develops, assesses and certificates most school and college qualifications in Scotland, such as National 5s and Highers. Being replaced by Qualifications Scotland.

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