Entry fees and other charges for the UK and International Centres - November 2026 and January 2027 - Guidance on our fees and when they apply

Oct 20, 2026

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Document provides AQA entry fees and other charges for UK and international centres for the exam periods November 2026 and January 2027, including how fees apply and guidance on timing. It explains that published prices may change in later versions and that overseas-territory schools are excluded. The text details reasons for fee increases, where funds are reinvested, and specific areas supported such as teacher training, subject expertise, resources, research, technology, and cyber security. It also describes free access to AQA Stride in England.

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November 2026 and January 2027 exam fees

Guidance on our fees and when they apply

Entry fees for international schools

Where the money goes

Our fees mean we can invest in the future

Supporting good teaching and learning

Entry fees and other charges for the UK and International Centres* November 2026 and January 2027 Guidance on our fees and when they apply Version 1.0 issued July 2026 Fees quoted are accurate at time of publication. AQA reserves the right to amend fees at any time and will notify changes in any subsequent versions. * These prices do not apply to any schools in British Overseas Territories Copyright © 2026 AQA and its licensors. All rights reserved. AQA Education (AQA) is a registered charity (number 1073334) and a company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales (number 3644723) . Our registered address is AQA, Devas Street, Manchester M15 6EX. G02872_02 We are an education charity Providing high quality assessments that are fair, reliable, and support students in their educational journey. Everyone has the potential to achieve, so we make sure that our qualifications give all students the opportunity to show what they can do, and progress to the next stage of their lives. Our qualifications are designed for students of all abilities, are highly valued by employers and universities, and taught in almost 40 countries around the world. We’re the biggest exam board in England, and we set and mark over half of all GCSEs and A-levels taken in England every year. We work with around 33,000 teachers, lecturers, subject experts and academics who help set and mark our exams. Born out of five leading universities, we have over a century of qualifications expertise. These public exam boards came into existence to provide an opportunity for young people from a range of backgrounds to access education and make the most of their potential. This commitment to social mobility remains at the heart of AQA’s charitable purpose – we aim to never let a learner down. November 2026 and January 2027 exam fees We provide market-leading specifications and first-class support services that are excellent value for money. All our fees include a comprehensive support and training package for teachers. Our aim is always to keep our prices fair and competitive. We understand that no one wants to see prices increase, but like many other organisations we are experiencing a rise in the cost of providing our services. Entry fees for our qualifications have increased so they better reflect the true costs of delivering these qualifications. This approach means we can continue to: • offer the widest range of qualifications • invest in our qualifications • improve our support services. Entry fees for international schools The entry fee for overseas schools entering for AQA qualifications is different to the fee for domestic customers to cover both the rising costs of delivery and the additional security needed when exams are sat internationally. These prices do not apply to any schools in British Overseas Territories. Where the money goes As an independent education charity, we work hard to manage our costs. We reinvest our income back into education. This means we’re able to continuously improve our qualifications and assessments and the support we provide, and means we’re able to continue to offer qualifications with low numbers of entries. It also funds other educational services, such as assessment research that benefits the whole education system. As well as paying for our assessment services, exam fees enable us to invest in the quality of our examining teams and to offer a comprehensive support and training package for teachers, including: • our subject and curriculum experts • subject resources (Plan, Teach, Assess) • Data Insights – which has replaced our Enhanced Results Analysis platform • dedicated support and advice on non-exam assessment (NEA) . Our fees mean we can invest in the future We reinvest entry fees into creating and delivering high quality qualificationsand assessments and offering as wide a choice of subjects as possible – along with comprehensive support and tra

FAQs

What exam fee periods does this document cover?

It covers exam fees for November 2026 and January 2027 for UK and international centres.

Do the listed prices apply to schools in British Overseas Territories?

No. These prices do not apply to schools in British Overseas Territories.

Why did AQA increase entry fees for qualifications?

Entry fees increased so they better reflect the true costs of delivering the qualifications, supporting ongoing investment in qualifications and support services.

Oct 20, 2026

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