What OxfordAQA International Qualifications does

OxfordAQA International Qualifications is a private partnership between Oxford University Press (a department of the University of Oxford) and AQA, England's largest GCSE and A-level provider, that delivers International GCSE and AS/A-level qualifications to schools outside the United Kingdom. Headquartered in Oxford with 51-100 employees, the company offers more than 40 subject qualifications across Sciences, Humanities, Languages, Business, and STEM, with a distinctive fair assessment methodology that constrains exam language to the Oxford 3000 vocabulary list to avoid disadvantaging non-native English speakers.

OxfordAQA's platform combines core assessment products with a teacher support ecosystem including Data Insights (results analytics), Exampro (past-paper question bank), Teacher Online Standardization for non-exam assessment marking, and Continuing Professional Development courses (EQUIP, PREPARE, INSPIRE, EMPOWER). Complementary offerings include the Oxford International Programme (an all-through curriculum for ages 2-19), the International Extended Project Qualification, and a recent AI-driven planning tool (Plan Assist) on the Kerboodle digital platform.

The business model is B2B and recurring: schools apply to become approved OxfordAQA centres and then pay per-student, per-qualification examination and registration fees on multi-year contracts. Revenue is supplemented by textbook and digital resource sales through Oxford University Press distribution and paid CPD courses. Go-to-market relies on regional School Relationship Managers, educator training, and partnerships with the British Council, COBIS, and FOBISEA. Qualifications are accepted by all UK Russell Group, US Ivy League, and Australian Group of Eight universities, with formal recognitions from ministries of education including Cambodia (June 2026), Egypt, Jordan, Kuwait, and Pakistan.

Name

OxfordAQA International Qualifications

Legal name

OxfordAQA International Qualifications

Website

https://oxfordaqa.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2025

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

OxfordAQA is a partnership between Oxford University Press and AQA offering International GCSEs and A-levels designed for non-UK schools, serving international K-12 institutions across 27+ countries with fair assessment methodology and a full teacher support ecosystem.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International Secondary School Qualifications

NAICS

Exam Preparation and Tutoring (611691), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

K-12 & School-Based Language Exam Prep (AP, IB, IGCSE/A-Levels) (EDANACAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

K–12 Standardized Assessments & Benchmark Exams Prep (State tests, MAP, ISEE/SSAT) (EDANABAD), Test Prep & Exam Readiness (K–12) (EDAJALAC), Exam Preparation Materials (IELTS, TOEFL, Cambridge, etc.) (EDAGAHAE)

Keywords

• International examinations
• Secondary school qualifications
• Educational assessment services
• Teacher training programs
• Curriculum assessment

Headquarters

HQ city

Oxford

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Qualification and Examination Fees: Schools pay fees to register as OxfordAQA centres and enter students for examinations. Fees are charged per qualification per student for exam administration, assessment, and certification.
2. Educational Resources and Textbooks: Oxford University Press publishes high-quality print and digital resources matched to OxfordAQA specifications, generating revenue through textbook sales to schools. Resources include Student Books, teaching guides, and digital subscriptions to Kerboodle platform.
3. Professional Development and Training Services: Continuing Professional Development (CPD) courses offered to teachers, including EQUIP, PREPARE, INSPIRE, and EMPOWER programs. Training sessions led by expert trainers including Senior Examiners. Some courses have associated fees (e.g., CPD courses at £150).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

OxfordAQA designs, develops, and delivers International GCSE and AS/A-level qualifications to approved school centres outside the UK. The organisation provides examination administration, marking and certification, supported by teacher resources (Data Insights, Exampro, TOLS), matched textbooks through Oxford University Press, and continuing professional development courses for educators.

Product overview

OxfordAQA International Qualifications is a partnership between Oxford University Press and AQA offering a comprehensive portfolio of International GCSEs and AS/A-levels designed specifically for international students. The core offering includes over 40 subject qualifications spanning Sciences (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Combined Science), Humanities (Geography, History, Sociology), Languages (English, Arabic, Chinese, French, Spanish, Urdu), Business subjects (Business, Accounting, Economics), STEM (Computer Science, Mathematics), and Social Sciences (Psychology, Media Studies, Islamiat, Pakistan Studies). The qualifications are delivered through two main credential types: linear International GCSEs (taken at end of course) and modular International AS/A-levels (allowing unit-by-unit assessment). OxfordAQA also offers project-based learning qualifications including the International GCSE Global Skills Projects (9697) developed with 8billionideas, and the International Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) for university preparation. The company operates under the Oxford International Programme umbrella, providing a holistic curriculum from ages 2 to 19 combining the Oxford International Curriculum with OxfordAQA qualifications. Teacher support services include Data Insights, Exampro, and CPD courses, while comprehensive exams administration resources support schools throughout the assessment lifecycle.

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Brands

• Oxford International Programme: A holistic approach for students aged 2 to 19 that combines the Oxford International Curriculum with OxfordAQA's globally recognised qualifications.

Products and services

• International GCSEs International General Certificate of Secondary Education qualifications covering over 40 subjects including Sciences, Humanities, Languages, Business and Mathematics, designed specifically for international students with fair assessment principles that test only subject knowledge.
• International AS and A-levels Advanced level qualifications including Business, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Economics, Psychology and others, offered in a modular structure that allows students to take exams when ready.
• International GCSE Global Skills Projects (9697) Non-examined standalone GCSE with 120-140 guided learning hours. Develops planning, research and report-writing skills through individual and group sustainability projects, providing progression to A-level and International EPQ.
• International Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) (9695) Standalone project-based qualification that allows students to supplement A-levels with independent academic work on a self-chosen subject, building the research skills required by top universities.
• Oxford International Programme Holistic all-through curriculum combining Oxford International Curriculum with OxfordAQA qualifications for students aged 2 to 19, spanning Early Years through Secondary to A-levels with an integrated focus on wellbeing and skills development.
• Teacher Support Services Suite of teacher-facing services including Data Insights analytics, the Exampro searchable question bank, and Teacher Online Standardization (TOLS) for Non-Exam Assessment marking, supporting teachers in exam preparation and instruction.
• Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Courses

Quantifiable outcome

• Universities accepting OxfordAQA qualifications include all Russell Group (UK), Ivy League (USA), and Group of Eight (Australia) institutions
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered regional, flagship and core.

• Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport of CambodiaregionalOthers · 12 June 2026Cambodia's Ministry of Education formally recognized OxfordAQA qualifications as a major milestone. This government-level recognition enables students to progress to Cambodian universities with OxfordAQA qualifications.
• 8billionideasflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2026Global partnership to deliver International GCSE Global Skills Projects qualification. 8billionideas provides award-winning Critical Curriculum covering eight pillars including entrepreneurship, leadership, and sustainability. They developed a full suite of teaching and learning resources for the qualification. First teaching from August 2026.
• Oxford University PresscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOxfordAQA is a partnership between Oxford University Press (a department of the University of Oxford) and AQA. Oxford University Press provides educational expertise, content resources, and brand authority. Together they bring over a century of qualifications expertise with strong understanding of global learners.
• AQAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAQA is England's largest provider of GCSEs and A-levels, marking over 10 million exams annually. AQA provides assessment expertise, systems, and processes developed over 100+ years. OxfordAQA uses the same quality standards and processes as AQA's regulated UK qualifications.
• British CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOxfordAQA works in partnership with the British Council. The British Council logo appears in the website footer indicating a collaborative relationship in international education.
• Council of British International Schools (COBIS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOxfordAQA is a COBIS partner. The Council of British International Schools represents British international schools worldwide, making this partnership important for reaching the target school market.
• Federation of British International Schools in Asia (FOBISIA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOxfordAQA works in partnership with FOBISIA. This federation represents British international schools across Asia, a key growth market for OxfordAQA.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Cambridge Assessment International Education: The dominant international exam board offering Cambridge IGCSEs, O Levels, and A-Levels to international schools globally. Directly competes with OxfordAQA on the same product category (IGCSE/A-Level) and the same school buyer, with overlapping subject coverage and global distribution.
• Pearson Edexcel: Pearson's international arm offering International GCSEs and A-Levels to international schools worldwide. Competes head-to-head with OxfordAQA on subject qualifications, university recognition, and the same international-school target market, particularly in the Middle East and Asia.
• International Baccalaureate (IB): Offers the IB Diploma, Middle Years Programme, and Primary Years Programme to international schools worldwide. Competes with OxfordAQA for the same international-school buyer and for students aged 14-19 seeking university-recognized qualifications, with strong overlap in global footprint.

Broad incumbents

• ACT: US-based nonprofit offering the ACT college readiness assessment with international expansion. Similar to OxfordAQA as a standardized assessment provider accepted by global universities, though primarily serving US higher-ed admissions workflows.
• College Board: US-based organization administering AP, SAT, and other assessments with growing international reach. Overlaps with OxfordAQA in providing internationally recognized K-12 qualifications accepted by global universities, though its core is US-market focused.
• Educational Testing Service (ETS): Major US-headquartered testing organization administering TOEFL, GRE, and other standardized assessments globally. Comparable as a large-scale international assessment provider, though ETS focuses on higher-ed admissions testing rather than K-12 school qualifications.

Regional players

• Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority (HKEAA): Administers Hong Kong's public examinations and international qualifications including IAL. Comparable as an Asian-based exam board serving international schools, though its core mandate is Hong Kong's domestic assessment system.
• Singapore Examinations and Assessment Board (SEAB): Conducts national and Singapore-Cambridge GCE qualifications across Singapore and partner schools regionally. Comparable as a government-affiliated exam board offering international qualifications, though primarily focused on the Singapore market.

Others

• Council of British International Schools (COBIS): Partner organization representing British international schools worldwide. Comparable as a thematic ecosystem participant in the international British-curriculum school market, though it is an association rather than an exam board.
• British Council: Strategic partner of OxfordAQA and operator of English-language qualifications and school accreditation programs. Comparable as an international-education ecosystem participant that interfaces with international schools and governments on curriculum and assessment matters.

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Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

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