Pearson is the UK’s largest awarding organisation with more than 3.4 million students studying their qualifications worldwide. They’re a trusted and recognised qualifications partner to international schools and have been providing academic curriculum, assessment, and curriculum resources for more than 150 years.
Aligned to British Curriculum Standards
Pearson Edexcel also offers Ofqual-regulated qualifications in the UK and internationally, so you can be confident that your qualification is up to date and aligns with the latest and most recognised British education standards. All UK and international qualifications are developed in line with the latest curriculum changes to ensure they are fit for purpose and continue to be recognised by universities and employers. Pearson offers the most choice of academic and skills-based qualifications that universities and employers demand.
International GCSE for ages 14–16
Pearson Edexcel International GCSEs are globally recognised qualifications with academic content and assessment designed specifically for international learners aged 14 to 16. Studied in over 80 countries worldwide, International GCSEs are equivalent, grade for grade, to UK GCSEs. This close alignment to the latest British curriculum provides you with the skills and knowledge needed to progress to A Levels, International A Levels, onto university and into employment.
Uses the most recognised (9–1) grading system
The numbered grading scale was introduced by the UK government to raise standards and recognise outstanding performance. It improves differentiation between learners with a nine (9–1), rather than an eight (A*–G), point grading scale. This means that students are ideally placed to make progress to A levels, International A Levels (IAL) and to universities worldwide.
Develops a range of transferable skills
Transferable skills, such as problem solving, critical thinking, leadership and collaboration, have been integrated into the Pearson International curriculum, qualifications and textbooks. These skills will ensure that students are better equipped to access higher levels of academic study, and students will be able to demonstrate highly sought-after skills to their future employer.
International AS/A level for 16–18 year-olds
Pearson Edexcel International AS/A levels, also known as Advanced Subsidiary Level/Advanced Levels, are designed for international learners who want to progress to the best universities around the world. As the University of Cambridge states, “Cambridge Colleges welcome applications from those taking International A Levels (offered by Cambridge International, Oxford AQA or Pearson Edexcel) and these are recognised as equivalent to UK Board AS and A Levels.”
Recognised and accepted by universities around the world:
– All Russell Group universities in the UK (including Oxford and Cambridge)
– UK universities accept Pearson Edexcel International AS/A levels as equivalent to GCE A levels on a grade for grade basis for admission.
– All Group of 8 universities (Go8) in Australia accept Pearson Edexcel IALs.
– Recognised by US universities including Yale, Columbia, Cornell, Dartmouth College, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and California Institute of Technology (Caltech).
– Recognised by top Canadian universities including University of Toronto, University of British Columbia and McGill University.
Building Blocks Approach for Private Candidates
This ‘building blocks’ approach means that students can ‘bank’ their unit exam results throughout their period of study. This provides robust evidence of their studies and performance, providing more options to obtain the grade they need to progress.
Students benefit from more exam practice and familiarity. Unit exam results provide formal feedback earlier on in their studies, so students understand the standard required to reach the final level of achievement they are aiming for. This understanding motivates them to improve, and builds a sense of ownership through bite-size, short-term goals.
International AS qualifications can be taken as a separate, standalone qualification, as well as contributing to an Advanced Level qualification. Exam series in January, June and October, for most subjects, means that students have more opportunities to get feedback to improve their performance and get the grade they need to progress.
Pearson Edexcel GCE AS/A level has a linear approach so you can choose what’s best for your students.
PEARSON EDEXCEL INTERNATIONAL ALs open the same doors as “Cambridge ALs.” (The world’s universities recognise the qualification, not the awarding body)
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