GCSE
British public examinations, generally taken aged 15-16
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The General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) is an academic qualification in a range of subjects taken in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, having been introduced in September 1986 and its first exams taken in 1988. State schools in Scotland use the Scottish Qualifications Certificate instead. However, private schools in Scotland often choose to follow the English GCSE system.
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Boy gets B in Welsh GCSE months after fleeing Ukraine warA boy from Ukraine has been awarded a B grade in his Welsh GCSE - just months after fleeing the war in his homeland.Sky News - Published | |
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GCSE results down from last year's record - after pupils sat first exams since before pandemic GCSE grades awarded to students are down on last year - but remain higher than pre-COVID levels, with grading "lenient to reflect pandemic recovery".Sky News - Published | |
GCSE grades expected to fall as government is accused of 'failing our children'Students across the UK get their GCSE results today, after sitting exams for the first time since the pandemic.Sky News - Published | |
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