What is an advanced extension award in Welsh as a second language?

• apply and communicate effectively their knowledge of Welsh as a second language
• use the skills of critical analysis, evaluation and synthesis
• reach clear, logical and coherent judgements.

The AEA qualifications:

• will be included in the UCAS tarriff from 2006
• are based on Advanced GCE subject criteria
• test depth of understanding and ability to think critically and creatively
• test connections between different elements of the subject
• require no additional teaching or resources.

All AEAs will have a 100 per cent external assessment.

The AEA in Welsh as a second language test specification download on this page provides the aims, scheme of assessment and performance level descriptors for the AEA in Welsh as a second language award.