Through public consultations and extensive co-creation with stakeholders, we’re introducing new National 14-16 Qualifications to support the Curriculum for Wales and meet the needs of learners and the Welsh economy.
These new qualifications will provide an inclusive, coherent and bilingual choice for schools to offer learners, helping to prepare young people for life, learning and work.
Webinar
Join us for this webinar where we will be providing an overview on the National Qualifications and the progress made to shape the future of qualifications for 14 to 16-year-olds.
April 10, 2025
Ymunwch â ni ar gyfer y weminar hon lle byddwn yn rhoi trosolwg o’r gwaith Cymwysterau Cenedlaethol a'r cynnydd a wnaed i lunio dyfodol cymwysterau ar gyfer pobl ifanc 14 i 16 oed.
April 9, 2025
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When will learners start taking these qualifications?
The full range of National 14-16 Qualifications will be available by September 2027, and will include GCSEs, VCSEs (Vocational Certificate of Secondary Education), Foundation qualifications, Skills for Work and Skills for Life qualifications, and a Personal Project qualification.
New GCSEs will be introduced in two phases in 2025 and 2026, with the new GCSE subjects taking longer to develop than existing subjects. GCSE British Sign Language, VCSEs, skills qualifications and Foundation qualifications will then be introduced in 2027, and schools, teachers and learners will be supported through the transition.
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