Balls extends A-level lifespan
News Article 23 October 2007
The schools secretary has announced an extension of the use of A-levels until at least 2013.
New A-level grade discussed
Press Review 17 August 2007
Following Thursday's A-level results, attention has moved on to plans for a new A* grade to tackle the problem of differentiating between the highest achievers.
A-level results lead to standards row
Press Review 16 August 2007
With A-level results to be released today, all the papers prepare themselves by covering the usual arguments about inflated grades and worthless qualifications.
Number of top A-levels increase
News Article 16 August 2007
As hundreds of thousands of teenagers receive their A-level results, a record one-in-four will be leaving school with the top grade.
Exam chief defends A-levels
News Article 13 August 2007
Ahead of the release of this year's A-level results, the head of a leading exam board has insisted it is not easy to obtain the top grades.
CBI calls for science bursaries
News Article 13 August 2007
Business leaders have called on the government to offer a bursary of £1,000 a year to encourage students to take science and engineering at degree level.
Maths adviser admits A-levels easier
Press Review 16 July 2007
A new government adviser on maths teaching has admitted that A-levels are getting easier.
A-levels to be more creative
Press Review 12 July 2007
The Independent reports that A-level questions are to be brought more in line with Oxbridge exams in order "to allow Britain's brightest students to show off their talents".
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A-level students braced for sterner test
Press Review 1 December 2006
In an attempt to boost confidence in the examination system, A-level pupils are to face more demanding questions with a new A* grade for top performers.
PM to continue schools reform
News Article 30 November 2006
The prime minister has outlined his determination to continue reforming the education system.
Students warned on 'soft' A-levels
Press Review 23 August 2006
Universities have called on students to drop "soft option" A-levels and focus instead on traditional subjects.
Reform calls follow record A-levels
Press Review 18 August 2006
News that a record number of students have achieved the top grade at A-level has fuelled calls for reform.
A-level results
Policy Consultation 17 August 2006
ePolitix.com Stakeholders respond to the annual publication of A-level results
Results re-ignite A-level reform debate
News Article 17 August 2006
The A-level pass rate has risen for the 24th year in a row.
