Empower your students to become commercially minded, enterprising individuals with OCR’s exciting new AS and A Level in Business.

We’re updating our qualifications to ensure they continue to meet the needs of teachers while preparing students for their next steps – whether that’s in further education or the world of work.

 

We have submitted our draft specifications to Ofqual and are working closely with them to secure accreditation for first teach in September 2026.*

Key features of our planned AS/A Level Business

  Contemporary content, with a greater focus on modern business topics such as sustainability, work life balance, and the customer journey.
  Accessible assessments, including low tariff and multiple choice questions in every paper, and a consistent paper structure.
  Clearly structured, streamlined specifications that are easy to navigate and plan from.
  Comprehensive support package, including planning and teaching resources, a new textbook, and access to an expert subject advisor for guidance.

Discover more

Find out more about our plans and explore our draft specifications, sample assessment materials, and more on our website.

Take a look at our qualifications

If you have any questions about our new AS or A Level, or teaching with us, please feel free to get in touch – we’d be happy to help!

*Please note, these qualifications have not yet been accredited by Ofqual. While our draft specifications and sample assessment materials have been published to provide teachers with early sight, changes may be required as part of the accreditation process, and the proposed first teach date may also change.

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