2020 news

March 2020 Examination Series - Issue of Results for GCSE

Published: 08/04/2020, 9:00am

Electronic results files for GCSE will be available for centres to download from the A2C Migration Application on Wednesday 8 April 2020 .

CCEA Frequently Asked Questions section developed following the cancellation of summer 2020 examinations

Published: 06/04/2020, 9:15am

Due to the government decision to close schools and colleges in Northern Ireland and the cancellation of the summer examination series 2020, students, parents and teachers have understandably been in touch with CCEA on a range of questions.

CCEA statement on Ofqual’s announcement 3 April 2020

Published: 03/04/2020, 11:00am

Today’s announcement by Ofqual outlines the arrangements for awarding in England and for those candidates in Northern Ireland taking their qualifications with other awarding organisations (AQA, Eduqas, OCR and Pearson).

Coursework and Controlled Assessment (Internal Assessment) for CCEA Qualifications

Published: 27/03/2020, 6:30pm

The Council for the Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment (CCEA) has issued the following guidance to centres.

CCEA update on the cancellation of the summer 2020 examinations

Published: 26/03/2020, 5:00pm

CCEA are rapidly working up plans to implement the arrangements that the Minister of Education has set out for us.

Professional and Technical Qualifications (Vocational) Update

CCEA Regulation News
Published: 25/03/2020, 5:00pm

CCEA Regulation is working closely with Ofqual and Qualifications Wales regarding vocational qualifications and ensuring the approach in decisions over qualifications is similar. Below is a statement issued by Ofqual regarding this approach.

CCEA statement on the cancellation of the summer examinations 2020

Published: 19/03/2020, 5:45pm

CCEA welcomes the clarity from the Minister of Education regarding school closures and cancellation of the summer examinations timetable.

January 2020 Examinations Series - Issue of Results

Published: 16/03/2020, 9:00am

Occupational Studies, Vocational Qualifications (formerly QCF) and Certificate of Personal Effectiveness.

Active Citizenship – New Educational Resources: 'Tackling Drug Use in Young People'

Published: 06/03/2020, 11:15am

The Council for the Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment (CCEA) in collaboration with The Department of Justice and Cinemagic, has produced educational resources for teachers and young people, highlighting issues such as drug use, peer pressure and reporting crime in Northern Ireland.

January 2020 Examination Series - Issue of Results for GCSE

Published: 03/03/2020, 5:00pm

Electronic results files for GCSE will be available for centres to download from the A2C Migration Application on Wednesday 4 March 2020 . The results are for release to candidates on Thursday 5 March 2020 .

CCEA's Top Candidates 2019

Published: 29/02/2020, 12:00am

CCEA is pleased to announce the top-performing students at GCSE and GCE A Level.

Five Reasons Why Becoming an Examiner Will Help Improve Your Teaching

Published: 28/02/2020, 9:00am

Have you ever thought about being an examiner? Did you know that you can apply to become one with CCEA if you have a degree and one year’s full teaching experience in the subject being examined?

CCEA Regulation, Ofqual and Qualifications Wales publish decisions of their joint consultation into changes to the General Conditions

CCEA Regulation News
Published: 20/02/2020, 3:00pm

CCEA Regulation, Ofqual and Qualifications Wales take action alongside other substantive changes to their rules.

‘True Colours’ – Continuing success at The Ulster Museum

Published: 07/02/2020, 9:00am

The work of some of Northern Ireland's most exceptional young artists will be on display at the Ulster Museum during January and February. CCEA’s True Colours is a showcase of the outstanding artwork produced for the summer 2019 GCE, GCSE & Entry level examinations.

Welcome to our new CCEA website

Published: 20/01/2020, 4:00pm

We’ve updated our website to better meet your needs and created new areas for learners, parents and employers that we’ll continue to develop.