What is AQA accreditation scheme?
The Unit Award Scheme (UAS) is a unique scheme offered by AQA to record and recognise the achievement of the students/learners who completed the assigned units.
What is the name of an award scheme designed to allow students to focus on the environment?
The Eco-Schools programme is designed to be pupil-led, every day the Eco-Schools team have the privilege to learn about impactful environmental actions that have been completed by forward-thinking and innovative young people.
What does Aqa mean?
the Assessment and Qualifications Alliance
AQA, formerly the Assessment and Qualifications Alliance, is an awarding body in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. It compiles specifications and holds examinations in various subjects at GCSE, AS and A Level and offers vocational qualifications.
What is the Unit Award Scheme?
What is the Unit Award Scheme (UAS)? UAS allows all students to engage with learning and have their achievements formally recognised. Students are rewarded with a certificate each time they successfully complete a unit of learning.
What do green Schools do?
Green-Schools is an international environmental education programme, offering a well-defined, controllable way for schools to take environmental issues from the curriculum and apply them to the day-to-day running of their school.
How does AQA make money?
As an independent education charity, our income is reinvested back into AQA’s charitable activities. It also funds our cutting-edge research, which sits at the heart of our assessments and supports our initiatives to help young people facing challenges in life realise their potential.
Is AQA a company?
AQA is a registered charity and independent of the government….AQA.
| Formation | 7 November 1997 (alliance) 1 April 2000 (merger) |
|---|---|
| Type | Examination board |
| Headquarters | Devas Street Manchester M15 6EX |
What is ELC qualification?
The Entry Level Certificate (ELC) is a qualification offered in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. It lies at Entry Level of the National Qualifications Framework, pitching it just below GCSE level.
Who is Green schools run by?
The Green-Schools programme is run by FEE (Foundation for Environmental Education), and is known internationally as “Eco-Schools”. Green-Schools are now represented in over 53 countries from all over the world. Green-Schools is holistic.
What are the 8 themes of Green schools?
Browse Themes
- Litter and Waste.
- Energy.
- Water.
- Travel.
- Biodiversity.
- Global Citizenship – Litter & Waste.
- Global Citizenship – Energy.
- Global Citizenship – Marine Environment.
Is AQA a charity?
Is AQA and Cambridge the same?
For school exams, we work with two main boards: Cambridge Assessment International Education, Pearson Edexcel and Oxford International AQA Examinations. So how do you choose between them? Both boards offer qualifications that are internationally recognised and accepted by colleges and universities around the world.