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Written question asked by Greg Hands (Conservative) on Tuesday, 3 February 2009, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 5 February 2009. It was answered by Sarah McCarthy-Fry (Labour) on Monday, 9 February 2009 on behalf of the Department for Children, Schools and Families.


Foreign Languages: Assessments

Question
(2) if he will support the introduction of a foreign language (a) GCSE and (b) A Level qualification in Serbian.
Answer

Decisions as to which languages are offered at GCSE or A-level are for awarding bodies to take in the light of demand. The Department is not aware of any plans to introduce a GCSE or A-level qualification in Serbian. Further details on getting qualifications accredited are available from the Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulator, whose website is"www.ofqual.gov.uk."


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
487 c1711W; 254797
Session
2008-09
Subjects
Assessments Languages GCSE GCE A-level
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk