Linear GCSE 9-1 qualifications
GCSE (9–1) qualifications (first teaching from 2016 and 2017) use a 9–1 grading scale, with 9 being the highest grade. Instead of separate modules that you can take at any time, all exams for GCSE 9-1 are taken at the end of the course.
Tiered subjects
GCSE French, German and Spanish, Maths and Sciences and are tiered, which means you can take either foundation or higher level.
GCSE French, German and Spanish, Maths and Biology, Chemistry and Physics use a 9–1 grading scale. Grades 5–1 are available for foundation tier and for higher tier, grades 9–4 are available (however if the overall result is slightly below the 4 grade boundary, a grade 3 may be awarded).
You'll be issued an overall subject mark and grade for the qualification.
If you wish to improve your grade, you will need to resit all papers of the qualification.
For additional information on 9-1 awarding please see the following videos:
GCSE 9-1 grades explained:
Understanding International GCSE 9-1 awarding:
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