Will A-level exams in 2025 be harder?

Yes and Yes

Hi Paul, Thank you for your questions. Regarding A-level exams in 2025 I wouldn't say they will be hard or not but depending on the level of preparation you've done then you will find that the exams manageable. So my advice would be prepare adequately and widely hence if they are adjusted it wouldn't be an issue for you.

Nope , not all ! You all can ace it

They will be set on a national curve according to last year's grades

Hi Paul! The strength of examination is never an issue to students who prepare well for it. Proper curriculum coverage is the only available secrete in passing exams so far. Check your level of preparedness & you're good to go.

Will A-Level exams in 2025 be harder? This is not a yes or no question as certain factors and data must be considered. Record shows that the pass percentage and the proportion of students with top performance has remained relatively the same in the past ten to fifteen years. Another factor is the grade boundaries; data also shows that there has been little variation is the grade boundaries over the same period of time. Generally, it can be deduced that, though the course work and content may be getting harder, the relative performance of students would be similar to previous years.

With Focus and constant study, A-level exams will be easy to write and pass.

Irrespective of the bulky coursework and content, make sure to cover at least 97% of the curriculum and know this that the only secret to success is preparation and determination.

Hi Paul, Thank you for your question. I do not think so. Also, if you are prepared, you'll do fine.

With proper planning and dedication, you will definitely make it.

No, A level exams would be the same in 2025.

It's difficult to predict if A-level exams in 2025 will be harder, as the difficulty often depends on the specific exam papers and how they are set by exam boards. However, changes in educational policies or curriculum adjustments could influence the perceived difficulty. If exams are deemed harder than expected, it's common for exam boards to adjust grade boundaries to ensure fairness. This process, called "scaling," is designed to reflect the relative difficulty of the exam and ensure that grades are comparable to previous years. If you’re preparing for A-levels, focus on consistent study and practice, as these efforts are crucial regardless of any changes. If you're concerned, keep an eye on updates from your specific exam board for guidance.

Do you think A-level exams are going to be harder in 2025? The answer to this question is relative, it will depend on how well you have prepared yourself for them, and if you have covered the curricula properly.

It's difficult to predict whether A-level exams in 2025 will be more difficult, given test difficulty can be influenced by a variety of factors such as curriculum revisions or question designs. Exam boards often seek for stability in difficulty year after year. However, if a test series is regarded more difficult than normal, grade limits are frequently altered to provide fairness to students and to preserve standards. If you're studying for the 2025 examinations, focussing on understanding the syllabus and practicing with previous test papers will give you confidence regardless of any changes.

A level exams may or may not be harder, it depends on how we prepare for the exam and the effort that we give for it. With smart and hard work we can get through the exams no matter how hard or easy it is.

There is no confirmed information about whether A-level exams will be more challenging.

As of January 2025, there is no official indication that A-level exams will be inherently more difficult compared to previous years. However, it's important to note that grading standards have returned to pre-pandemic levels, which means achieving top grades may be more challenging than during the years when adjustments were made due to COVID-19 disruptions

yes but preparations will make them easy.

No, not at all, If you prepare exams keenly, then they wouldn't be any harder for you.... For this work hard and learn in every possible way.

Preparing exam papers based on the curriculum on specific years would be the best way to analyse the difficulty of A level exams. Referring to examiner’s report, as well, should help you filter out commonly and correctly answered questions vs questions which would have tricked the cohort of students sitting the exam. It’s worth going over those questions

This is not really a relevant question for a student to ask. If they are harder, students will do less well. If they are easier, students will do better. If the proportion of each grade awarded is unchanged, the change in difficulty will be “corrected” by changing grade boundaries. None of this should concern students who should merely make their best attempts to succeed and stop worrying.

Any examination has it own standard, the view towards examination is quantify base on student preparation and training undergo, so in conclusion no examination is hard not soft

A-levels always feel tough, but if exams get harder, grade boundaries usually adjust to balance things out. Stay focused, it’s all about preparation, not predictions!

No, nothing is difficult if your concepts are clear and you prepare and revise thoroughly. Reach out for more guidance and support

Although A levels have gone to pre COVID standards I do believe that this year’s A levels will not be as hard on students as they where last year.

In principle, they will not be "harder", in the sense that the format and content does not vary dramatically from year-to-year. What is true, admittedly, is that they may appear more challenging when compared with the grade distributions encountered during the pandemic, as the latter saw the influence of inflated teacher-informed grades (particularly from private, rather than state, schools).

I believe, that A-level exams for this year 2025 will be a bit tougher than other years and of course, there would be no adjustments in the expected grades. Study smarter and not harder. Thanks Millicent Onyeibe.

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Yes, the papers usually increase in difficulty with the same syllabus as there are more past paper material

A-Levels will not be any more challenging this year than they have been over the past five years, as neither the content nor the examination format is changing.

The difficulty or "hardness" level of Examinations in this case Advanced level (A Level) depends on two circumstances. 1. If students have gone through the syllabus and prepared well enough, their confidence is boosted and they are sure they will do well. However, it is unimaginable that all students can prepare adequately well. Consequently, A level exams in 2025 will be hard depending on student preparedness. 2. More often than not, there are changes in the format of the A level examination, also some topics remain uncovered by teachers in some schools meanwhile the area of examinations may cover that part of the syllabus. hence most students in that problem may complain about the examinations. All things being equal, prepared students who have covered the syllabus well must not think about difficulty in exams but rather how to finish and score well.

Don't just worry about at the exam. It going to be easy 😌

There is no a final answer to this questions as it's not sure how students will do yet. The main thing I could say is that nothing is sure yet, you never know what can happen, take the example of when the pandemic came, the grades and grade boundries were high for difficult exams and low for the easier ones. The best thing to do is focus a lot in the studies and give the best out of you, revise and revise :))

Hello Paul, I would say depending on your preparation that's what would determine if A-level exam would be harder or not. Thanks

Hi Paul, A-level exams in 2025 won’t be too hard as long as you’re well prepared and dedicate enough time to studying well. Dedication is the key to success.

hi paul it all depends on the preparation you have done . The specification has not changes so if cover it well then you should not find it difficult. As regards to grade boundaries you should not worry about that

Grade boundaries are adjusted to represent a portion of students achieving each grade. As a result, if the population of students finds an exam difficult, boundaries are automatically adjusted accordingly. As for your first question there isn't really a straight-forwards answer.

Standardization against last year's national grading curve will be implemented.

Hey Paul, In response to your question, no, 2025 A level exams aren't meant to be harder than 2024 exams however, yes if they are grade boundaries will accommodate the difficulty of the paper; however, looking at 2024 grades and how many year 13s did not do as well as expected I highly doubt that this year they'll increase the difficulty of the papers. Hope this helps!

The hardness of A Level examination is a function of students preparation. If adequate preparation is make by students,I strongly believe that 2025 A -level examination will not be a difficult examination.

depend on your learning

Hi Paul, thank you the question, I understand that sometimes we are scared but I am going to say this real quick, "hunters are never scared of the forest because they trust themselves and all methods they wish to employ". Trust deeply in your ability and preparation adequately, you will find out the exams was simple all along. Cheers. I trust you.

yes a bit harder

Hi Paul The more you study, the easier the exam will become. No exam will be easy unless you study well.

Grade boundaries may increase slightly but Papers can't change dramatically

Grade boundaries are usually set based on the overall performance of candidates, so if a higher percentage of students struggle, the limits could be lowered to ensure fairness. Conversely, if students perform well, the boundaries may rise. Exam boards take a variety of factors into account, including historical data, to ensure a fair grading process, while the difficulty of the exams can't be predicted with certainty, adjustments to grade boundaries are a common practice if needed to reflect student performance.

A levels for 2025 are likely to be more challenging, whether that means they are harder is debatable. Grade boundaries are determined on the day the papers are marked, so difficult to know if they will be adjusted to compensate for harder exams.

There's no information about whether A-level exams in 2025 will be harder.

No, not at all. the exam will be easier. Just put more effort and it will be well with you

It's uncertain whether A-level exams in 2025 will be harder, as exam boards continuously review and refine papers to ensure they align with the curriculum. If exams are perceived as more challenging, grade boundaries may be adjusted to ensure fairness and maintain consistency in results year to year.

Yes and yes. It seems to be a common thing that exams get harder as the years go on (mostly because students are still doing well - they HAVE to). Very rarely is an exam easier or as hard as a previous years. COVID was probably one of very few examples of this happening. Grade boundaries adjust to the results of the student body. So yes, the grades will adjust to performance. Still do your best though because it may not be in your favour.

A-level exams in 2025 are not expected to be any harder than in previous years because the content and exam format are not changing. However, the skills assessed by the exams have changed.

As for the exams, it will not be hard if you have worked hard and prepared the materials in advance. So, manage your time accordingly and prepare in advance. All the Bsst

Not specifically 2025, Every year A level exams could be harder for those who are unprepared. And it's easy for those who are fully prepared and studied properly.

It depends on various factors like change in the curriculum, decisions from examination board, and the educational policies.

May be they will be harder but if the student have strong concepts they can solve the paper.

Yes A level exam will be harder for that you need to prepare hard

I don't think so. As of now, there’s no clear indication that A-Level exams in 2025 will be harder than in previous years. The content and structure of these exams are reviewed periodically to maintain academic standards, but any significant changes are typically announced well in advance by the relevant authorities.

Exams can be either harder or easier depends on how you prepare yourself for it. A level exam is also not an exception. Prepare yourself well, practice past papers, be focused while studying and repeat these again. No need to be afraid of exams, just study hard and you'll get through this easily. Good luck

I don't know if they will change or not, but my recommendation is that if you continue with your learning process, it will become easier and easier for you =)

If you study hard it will not be hard.

Hello paul, Hope you are good. Examination can not be hard if your demonstration is clear about entire lessons. So don't think about the difficulties of question papers. My suggestion is for you that, prepare yourself with a better understanding about all lessons. It will help you to answer all the questions smoothly by using your creativity . Wish you all the best 👍.

No. Mostly they reuse the problem sets from the past periodly, but they are still testing the same skill set.

It's possible that A-level exams in 2025 could be perceived as harder, especially if exam boards aim to address concerns about grade inflation from previous years or introduce more challenging content. However, exam boards typically adjust grade boundaries to account for variations in difficulty. If exams are more challenging, lower grade boundaries may ensure fairness, allowing students to achieve grades comparable to those of previous years. Ultimately, the goal is to maintain consistency and equity in grading standards across cohorts.

The difficulty of A-level exams may change from one year to the next. Regarding 2025 I would say they will be very easy if you prepare well using the right methods. Believe me you can make it easily.