End of year exams in Wales will be scrapped in 2021, Welsh education minister Kirsty Williams has announced. GCSE, AS-level and A-level exams will be replaced by coursework and assessments amid ongoing disruption to schools caused by the coronavirus.
Ms Williams said the ongoing pandemic made it "impossible to guarantee a level playing field for exams to take place" and the decision "removes pressures from learners".
She said: "The well-being of learners and ensuring fairness across the system is central in our decision-making process. "In line with the recommendations of both Qualifications Wales and the Independent Review, there will be no exams for GCSE or AS level learners next year.