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Exam boards structure English Language differently – different spec codes, paper counts and weightings. Find your board below, then jump straight into the full specification.
| Board | Spec code | Exam structure | Tiers |
|---|---|---|---|
| AQA | 8700 | 3 papers · varied lengths · varied marksWeighting 50% / 50% / 0% (separately endorsed) | Untiered |
| Edexcel | 1EN0 | 3 papers · varied lengths · varied marksWeighting 40% / 60% / 0% (separately endorsed) | Untiered |
| Edexcel IGCSE | 4EA1 | 3 papers · varied lengths · varied marksWeighting 60% / 40% / 40% | Untiered |
| OCR | J351 | 3 papers · varied lengths · varied marksWeighting 50% / 50% / 0% (separately endorsed) | Untiered |
| Cambridge IGCSE (CIE) | 0500 | 2 papers · 2h each · 80 marks eachWeighting 50% each | Untiered |
| Oxford AQA | 9270 | 4 papers · varied lengths · varied marksWeighting 60% / 40% / 40% / 0% (separately endorsed) | Untiered |
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