NI consultation launched on changes to A-levels

By Education in Chemistry2013-01-01T00:00:00

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The department of education in Northern Ireland has launched a consultation on proposed short term changes to A-levels

The department of education in Northern Ireland has launched a consultation on proposed short term changes to A-levels.

John O'Dowd, education minister, has already announced a fundamental review of GCSEs and A-levels, with a final report expected in June 2013. The focus of this consultation will be on whether Northern Ireland mirrors specific changes proposed in England in the interim period. These proposals relate to the modular structure of A-levels, the involvement of universities in their design and the number of re-sit opportunities.

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