ALL Statement on 2026 GCSE results

This year saw the first exams of the new GCSEs in French, German and Spanish. ALL has been closely involved throughout the whole process, working with DfE, Ofqual, the exam boards and other organisations to ensure that the change was successful and of benefit to...

ALL Statement on 2026 A level results

ALL Statement on 2026 A level results The number of students studying A level languages continues to be a matter of grave concern. Whilst the overall number of A level entries for all subjects has increased substantially since 2019 (906,425 v 804,851) the total number...

Language Learning Journal Special

LLJ Special A new Special Issue of  Language Learning Journal (LLJ) has been published online on themes within the ongoing Curriculum and Assessment Review. Language Education in the Curriculum. Titles: Rethinking language education in the school curriculum in England...

ALL Statement on 2025 GCSE results

The welcome adjustments in June 2024 which brought grading in GCSE French and German in line with GCSE Spanish continue in 2025 for this last year of the existing GCSE specification. Originally announced in 2019, the first phase was implemented in 2023 and the final...

ALL Statement on 2025 A level results

ALL Statement on 2025 A level results ALL President, Judith Rifeser, speaking about this year’s A and AS results in England, Wales and Northern Ireland said, “Congratulations to all those receiving their A Level languages exam results today. Huge thanks to all the...