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CCEA GCSE grading

For 2019 first award, CCEA has introduced a new nine-letter GCSE grading scale (A* – G) in Northern Ireland.

Posted Wed 24 October 2018

The new system introduces the C* grade (aligned to the grade 5 on the numeric scale), and aligns other grades to the numeric system at various points. We have produced a flyer in conjunction with CCEA to outline the changes, and provide context to help inform your decisions when setting GCSE entry requirements.

We’ll be releasing more information and resources relating to GCSEs in the coming weeks. If you have any feedback or questions, please contact Amy Smith, Senior Policy Executive, at a.smith@ucas.ac.uk.