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Policy Paper Published 4 Oct 2023 Department for Education ↗ View on GOV.UK

A world-class education system: The Advanced British Standard

A summary of proposals to introduce the Advanced British Standard, a new Baccalaureate-style qualification for 16 to 19 year olds.

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‘A world-class education system: The Advanced British Standard’ sets out ambitious long-term proposals for a new 16 to 19 qualification which takes the best of A levels and T levels and brings them together into a single qualification.

This proposal explains:

  • what the Advanced British Standard is
  • why it is needed
  • the initial investments the government will make to support its delivery
  • next steps in policy development