Online submission of NEA samples via Centre marks submission (CMS) - Centre users guidance - Version 1.8 - April 2024

Oct 20, 2026

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Guidance for centre users on uploading and submitting NEA sample files online through AQA Centre marks submission (CMS). Covers what can be submitted, which NEA components require online submission, and how to prepare files by supported file types and required naming conventions. Explains workflows for entering marks and generating samples, uploading for auto-tagging, manual tagging of files and candidates, viewing uploads, finalising submissions, and making amendments or re-sampling. Includes centre declaration and FAQ support.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages36

Reading Time1 h 31 min

AccessFree to download

1. Overview

2. Components using online NEA sample submissions

3. Getting your NEA sample files ready

4. Inputting marks and generating your sample

5. Uploading sample files for auto-tagging

6. Manually tagging files and candidates

7. Viewing uploaded files

8. Finalising sample submissions

9. Amending submissions

10. Re-sampling

11. Frequently asked questions

12. Appendix 1: Candidate files and centre declarations

13. Appendix 2: Valid file types

14. Appendix 3: Valid characters in filenames

15. Appendix 4: Auto-tagging examples

Online submission of NEA samples via Centre marks submission (CMS) Guidance for centre users Version 1.8 April 2024 Document contents Online submission of NEA samples via Centre marks submission (CMS) ................................................. 1 Guidance for centre users ................................................................................................................ 1 1. Overview ................................................................................................................................. 2 2. Components using online NEA sample submissions .................................................................. 3 3. Getting your NEA sample files ready .......................................................................................... 4 4 Inputting marks and generating your sample ............................................................................ 6 5 Uploading sample files for auto-tagging .................................................................................. 10 6 Manually tagging files and candidates ..................................................................................... 15 7 Viewing uploaded files ........................................................................................................... 18 8 Finalising sample submissions ................................................................................................ 20 9 Amending submissions .......................................................................................................... 23 10 Re-sampling .......................................................................................................................... 26 11 Frequently asked questions .................................................................................................... 27 12 Appendix 1: Candidate files and centre declarations ................................................................ 33 13 Appendix 2: Valid file types ..................................................................................................... 34 14 Appendix 3: Valid characters in filenames ................................................................................ 35 15 Appendix 4: Auto-tagging examples ........................................................................................ 36 1. Overview AQA Centre marks submission now allows schools and colleges to upload and submit NEA sample files (e.g. spoken language tests, performance recordings, candidate record forms) for some components online, rather than sending it to us through the post. Supporting centre documentation can also be uploaded and submitted (e.g. centre declaration forms) . The following guidance is to support centres with the gathering, uploading and submitting of NEA sample files online, prior to moderation taking place. Online sample submissions may include: • One or more files for each sample candidate (e.g. videos, recordings, candidate record forms, candidate notes) • One or more files for non-sample candidates (e.g. group activities where a candidate in the group is not in the sample) • Centre declaration forms. Please keep a copy of all the sample files you upload via Centre marks online sample submission. See Appendix 1: Candidate files and centre declarations. Process summary Please note: examiner marked media uploads (such as Modern Foreign Language speaking tests) are handled differently to online sample submissions. For guidance on these please see the Digital Media Portal centre guidance on our website. Centre marked NEA samples must be uploaded via Centre marks submissions-Marks and samples, they cannot be uploaded via the Digital Media Portal. 2. Components using online NEA sample submissions Below is a list of components that require NEA samples to be uploaded and submitted online via Centre Services-Centre marks submission. Any components n

FAQs

What is online submission of NEA samples via Centre marks submission (CMS)?

It allows schools and colleges to upload and submit NEA sample files online for selected components instead of posting them. Supporting centre documentation such as centre declaration forms can also be uploaded and submitted.

Which types of files can centres upload for NEA samples?

Online sample submissions may include one or more files for each sample candidate (such as videos, recordings, candidate record forms, and candidate notes), one or more files for non-sample candidates (for example group activity files), and centre declaration forms.

How should centres prepare NEA sample files before upload?

Centres should store files in a local folder (not cloud storage), check that file types are supported, and use the required filename convention based on centre number, component code, candidate number(s), and an optional description.

Oct 20, 2026

Uploaded by Jiven