AQA, formerly the Assessment and Qualifications Alliance, is an awarding body in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. … AQA is the largest examination board for GCSEs and GCE A Levels in England.

What does AQA mean?

AQA stands for the Assessment and Qualifications Alliance.

Is AQA same as Edexcel?

Key differences. The AQA papers are equally weighted, putting less pressure on students to do better in one than the other. Edexcel’s two papers are split 40%/60% and have a greater emphasis on persuasive and instructional writing. Edexcel offer students a choice of writing questions on both papers.