The OCR Level 3 Award in Oracy is a qualification consisting of one non-examined assessment (NEA) component:
- Each year, there will be two moderation windows – Window 1 (February series) and Window 2 (June series).
- The Level 3 Award in Oracy is assessed using a Cambridge OCR-set assignment, available from Teach Cambridge. This is marked by the teacher and moderated by Cambridge OCR via a virtual visit.
Key dates 2026/2027
You must make a qualification entry (H055) for the series you will be requesting moderation.
| Key Dates | Activity |
| 1 June 2026 | Set assignment released on Teach Cambridge |
| 21 November 2026 | Deadline for Window 1 (February Series) entries |
| 30 November 2026* to 26 February 2027 |
Moderation window 1 *For qualifications first teach September 2026, including Oracy, virtual visits can take place from January 2027 |
| 21 February 2027 | Deadline for Window 2 (June Series) entries |
| 8 March to 11 June 2027 | Moderation window 2 |
February 2027 series: Moderation window 1
You must make a qualification entry (H055) for the series you will be requesting moderation.
| Key Dates | Activity |
| September 2026 |
Entries open for moderation window 1 February 2027 basedata released on the Cambridge OCR website |
| September 2026 | Virtual visit arrangement requests available on My Cambridge |
| 21 November 2026 | Deadline for moderation window 1 (February series) entries |
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28 November 2026
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Virtual visit arrangement form deadline for moderation window 1 Teachers must request the date of the virtual moderation via My Cambridge by the deadline for the window |
| 30 November 2026* to 26 February 2027 |
Moderation window 1 Moderation can take place between these dates. *For qualifications first teach September 2026, including Oracy, virtual visits can take place from January 2027 |
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10 working days before visit
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Mark submission deadline The deadline for submitting marks and uploading samples is determined by your chosen date for the moderation visit. |
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3 working days before visit (Moderation Service) |
View the sample and add criteria achieved You can view the sample shortly after your total marks have been submitted. At least 3 working days before your visit, add the details of the individual criteria achieved (P1,P2 etc) for the six students in the sample. |
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3 working days before visit (Submit for Assessment) |
Upload your sample, recordings and recording documents The sample, recordings and your recording documents (eg unit recording sheets if you have used them) must be uploaded to our Submit for Assessment service 3 working days before your virtual visit |
| (TBC) April 2027 |
Restricted release of results Release of the student's confirmed grades and marks |
| (TBC) April 2027 | Results to be issued to candidates |
June 2027 series: Moderation window 2
When students are ready for assessment, you make qualification entry (H055) for the relevant series.
| Key Dates | Activity |
| September 2026 | Virtual visit arrangement requests available on My Cambridge |
| 21 November 2026 |
Entries open For June 2027 moderation window 2 entries. June 2027 basedata released on the Cambridge OCR website |
| 21 February 2027 | Deadline for moderation window 2 (June series) entries |
| 28 February 2027 |
Visit arrangement form deadline for moderation window 2 Teachers must request the date and the format of moderation (visit or virtual visit) via My Cambridge by the deadline for the window |
| 8 March to 11 June 2027 |
Moderation window 2 Moderation can take place between these dates |
| 10 working days before visit |
Mark submission deadline The deadline for submitting marks and uploading samples is determined by your chosen date for the moderation visit. You will receive a sample request after your marks have been submitted |
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3 working days before visit (Moderation Service) |
View the sample and add criteria achieved You can view the sample shortly after your total marks have been submitted. At least 3 working days before your visit, add the details of the individual criteria achieved (P1,P2 etc) for the six students in the sample. |
|
3 working days before visit (Submit for Assessment) |
Upload your sample, recordings and recording documents The sample, recordings and your recording documents (eg unit recording sheets if you have used them) must be uploaded to our Submit for Assessment service 3 working days before your virtual visit |
| 11 August 2027 |
Restricted release of results Release of the student's confirmed grades and marks |
| 12 August 2027 | Results to be issued to candidates |
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