About AQA
AQA (Assessment and Qualifications Alliance) is England's largest exam board, responsible for more than 60% of all GCSE entries and approximately 45% of all A-level certificates. An independent registered charity (number 1073334), AQA traces its origins to 1903 and was formally constituted in its current form on 1 April 2000 via the merger of NEAB and AEB. It offers GCSEs, AS and A-levels, the Extended Project Qualification and Technical Awards, and its qualifications are taught in over 40 countries.
- Founded
- 2000
- Headquarters
- Manchester, England
- Official website
- aqa.org.uk ↗
AQA qualifications at Lift College
2 online AQA qualifications, studied 100% online with full UK tutor support.
AQA qualifications — frequently asked questions
What is AQA?
AQA (Assessment and Qualifications Alliance) is England's largest exam board, responsible for more than 60% of all GCSE entries and approximately 45% of all A-level certificates. An independent registered charity (number 1073334), AQA traces its origins to 1903 and was formally constituted in its current form on 1 April 2000 via the merger of NEAB and AEB. It offers GCSEs, AS and A-levels, the Extended Project Qualification and Technical Awards, and its qualifications are taught in over 40 countries.
Is AQA regulated by Ofqual?
Yes. AQA is regulated by Ofqual (England), and where applicable by Qualifications Wales and CCEA Regulation in Northern Ireland.
How many AQA qualifications can I study at Lift College?
Lift College currently offers 2 online AQA qualifications, all studied 100% online with full UK tutor support and 0% finance.
How is a AQA qualification recognised by employers and universities?
AQA qualifications are nationally recognised regulated qualifications. They appear on the Ofqual Register of Regulated Qualifications and are valued by UK employers, professional bodies and universities for entry to higher education and career progression.
When was AQA founded?
AQA was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Manchester, England.
How do I enrol on a AQA course at Lift College?
Pick a course from the list above, click View course, then click Enrol. You can study online any time, with full UK tutor support and 0% finance available on every course.