WJEC

Committed to supporting our education communities

As Wales’ largest awarding body, at WJEC we provide trusted bilingual qualifications, straight-forward specialist support, and reliable assessment to schools and colleges across the country. With more than 75 years’ experience, we are also amongst the leading providers in both England and Northern Ireland.

Born out of a consortium of local education authorities in 1948, we are now a registered charity, and a company limited by guarantee. Our strategic direction and key decision-making is led by our Executive Leadership Team who are supported by more than 450 dedicated employees, including subject specialists, and experienced teaching and learning professionals.

Following the introduction of reformed general qualifications in 2015, we have become the sole qualification provider for state-funded schools and colleges across most GCSE and AS/A level subjects. Therefore, it remains essential that we offer products and services of the highest quality, including Welsh-medium provision for all of our qualifications.

Through working in close partnership with key stakeholders in our education communities, including Schools, Colleges, Regional Consortia, and Qualifications Wales, we’re committed to playing our part in supporting the Welsh Government’s drive to ensure ‘Wales has an education system that is a source of national pride.’

Here for you 

Friendly and knowledgeable support

Our team of more than 350 skilled and knowledgeable individuals are on hand to support schools and colleges with the delivery of our qualifications. Unlike other awarding bodies, we provide direct access to subject experts and centre support teams – to help you every step of the way.

What’s more, our subject specialists are all former teachers/lecturers, and are therefore perfectly placed to provide you with all the practical advice and guidance you need.