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AQA GCSE Urdu (8648) past papers and mark schemes

AQA GCSE Urdu past papers

Which tier am I?
Look at the paper code on your mock.

Look at the code on the front of your paper. 8648/LF means Foundation, 8648/LH means Higher. Still not sure? Ask your teacher.

Higher or Foundation, the essay still needs a plan.

June 2025 Latest

PaperFoundationHigher
Paper 1: Listening
Foundation8648/LFQPMSERAudioAudio 2Audio 3
Higher8648/LHQPMSERAudioAudio 2Audio 3Transcript
Paper 3: Reading
Foundation8648/RFQPMSER
Higher8648/RHQPMSER
Paper 2: Speaking
Foundation8648/SFQuestion paper not in the archiveQPMSER
Higher8648/SHQuestion paper not in the archiveQPMSER
Paper 4: Writing
Foundation8648/WFQPMSER
Higher8648/WHQPMSER

June 2024

PaperFoundationHigher
Paper 1: Listening
Foundation8648/LFQPMSERAudioAudio 2Audio 3Transcript
Higher8648/LHQPMSERAudioAudio 2Audio 3Transcript
Paper 3: Reading
Foundation8648/RFQPMSER
Higher8648/RHQPMSER
Paper 2: Speaking
Foundation8648/SFQPMSER
Higher8648/SHQPMSER
Paper 4: Writing
Foundation8648/WFQPMSER
Higher8648/WHQPMSER

June 2023

PaperFoundationHigher
Paper 1: Listening
Foundation8648/LFQPMSERAudioTranscript
Higher8648/LHQPMSERAudioTranscript
Paper 3: Reading
Foundation8648/RFQPMSER
Higher8648/RHQPMSER
Paper 2: Speaking
Foundation8648/SFQuestion paper not in the archiveQPMSER
Higher8648/SHQuestion paper not in the archiveQPMSER
Paper 4: Writing
Foundation8648/WFQPMSER
Higher8648/WHQPMSER
2022June

June 2022

PaperFoundationHigher
Paper 1: Listening
Foundation8648/LFQPMSERAudioTranscript
Higher8648/LHQPMSERAudioTranscript
Paper 3: Reading
Foundation8648/RFQPMSER
Higher8648/RHQPMSER
Paper 2: Speaking
Foundation8648/SFQuestion paper not in the archiveQPMSER
Higher8648/SHQuestion paper not in the archiveQPMSER
Paper 4: Writing
Foundation8648/WFQPMSER
Higher8648/WHQPMSER
2021November

November 2021

PaperFoundationHigher
Paper 1: Listening
Foundation8648/LFAudio
Higher8648/LHQPMSAudioTranscript
Paper 3: Reading
Higher8648/RHQPMS
Paper 4: Writing
Higher8648/WHQPMS
2020November

November 2020

PaperFoundationHigher
Paper 1: Listening
Foundation8648/LFQPMSTranscript
Higher8648/LHQPMSTranscript
Paper 3: Reading
Foundation8648/RFQPMS
Higher8648/RHQPMS
Paper 4: Writing
Foundation8648/WFQPMS
Higher8648/WHQPMS

Paper by year

AQA GCSE Urdu

Code8648

At a glance

The course
AQA GCSE Urdu 8648, Ofqual QAN 603/1119/8, was first examined in 2017. It sets 8 papers. Foundation papers are Paper 1: Listening, Paper 2: Speaking, Paper 3: Reading and Paper 4: Writing. Higher papers are Paper 1: Listening, Paper 2: Speaking, Paper 3: Reading and Paper 4: Writing.
The papers
  • Paper 1: Listening, 8648/LF: 35 minutes, 40 marks, Foundation tier.
  • Paper 1: Listening, 8648/LH: 45 minutes, 50 marks, Higher tier.
  • Paper 2: Speaking, 8648/SF: Foundation tier.
  • Paper 2: Speaking, 8648/SH: Higher tier.
  • Paper 3: Reading, 8648/RF: 45 minutes, 60 marks, Foundation tier.
  • Paper 3: Reading, 8648/RH: 1 hour, 60 marks, Higher tier.
  • Paper 4: Writing, 8648/WF: Foundation tier.
  • Paper 4: Writing, 8648/WH: Higher tier.
What we hold
We hold 42 papers from 6 sittings, November 2020 to June 2025.
Full title
AQA Level 1 / Level 2 GCSE (9-1) in Urdu · QAN 603/1119/8 · 2017 onwards
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Not AQA? Same subject, other boards.

Each board sets completely different papers. Check yours before you revise the wrong thing for months.

Edexcel85 papers

The board and course code are printed on the front of every mock paper.

HELP. Which board am I??

Find a mock or past paper from school. The board's name is at the top of the front cover, and the course code is printed next to it, like 8648. No paper to hand? Ask your teacher which board and course code you are entered for.

Also on this page 8648 500/4493/X 100/1093/2

Other courses, no papers held

AQA Level 1/Level 2 GCSE in UrduAQA Level 1/Level 2 GCSE in Urdu

Memes

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Plan the essay first
Start writing and pray
Me in the speaking exam, blanking
Learning the vocab list
Using the vocab in the writing
Understanding the listening first time
Understanding the listening before it’s even played
Listening enlightenment, ranked

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