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Qualifications | Academic qualifications 


Our academic qualifications are designed for learners from primary school level through to secondary school. They provide challenging learning experiences while being straightforward to teach and flexible to deliver.    

Download our handy Guide to Academic Qualifications brochure for full details on our academic qualifications and subject areas.

expand Edexcel International Primary Curriculum (recommended for ages 8-11)

Designed specifically for international schools, the Edexcel International Primary Curriculum is available for English, Maths and Science. Based on the UK National Curriculum Key Stage 2, it gives learners a well-rounded education while giving teachers an easy-to-implement framework and an easy way to monitor progress.
expand Edexcel International Lower Secondary Curriculum (recommended for ages 12-14)

Designed specifically for international schools, the Edexcel International Lower Secondary Curriculum is based on the UK National Curriculum Key Stage 3. It provides excellent preparation for International GCSEs and GCE A levels (or equivalent) through a structured curriculum for English, maths and science. 
expand Edexcel ALAN – Literacy and Numeracy: Levels 1 and 2 (recommended for ages 13+)

ALAN qualifications have been designed to test students’ functional abilities in literacy and numeracy. Equivalent to an International GCSE, these stand-alone qualifications help young adults build solid skills for the future – and aid students in their study of other subjects. 
expand Edexcel International GCSE(recommended for ages 14-16)

Our suite of 39 Edexcel International GCSE subject qualifications is aimed at 14- to 16-year-olds and is renowned for learner engagement. Designed to prepare learners for further study, including GCE A levels, BTEC or employment, our globally recognised Edexcel International GCSEs create exciting progression opportunities for learners all around the world. 
expand Edexcel GCSE (recommended for ages 14-16)

The General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) is aimed at learners aged 14-16 and is usually taken after a two-year period of study. Spanning a range of subjects at both short-course and long-course levels, our Edexcel GCSEs are designed to engage and motivate learners with modern and relevant content developed by experts. 

expand Edexcel GCE AS and A level (recommended for ages 16-19)

Our Edexcel GCE (AS and A level) qualifications are designed to provide a broad educational basis for further education or for moving into employment within a specific sector. Studied over two years, these prestigious qualifications are recognised all over the world and provide direct access to university education (particularly in the UK).
expand Edexcel International Diploma (recommended for ages 16-19)

The Edexcel International Diploma (ID) is a unique combination of Edexcel academic and BTEC vocational qualifications that creates rounded students equipped with the key skills, knowledge and behaviours that are needed for success in the 21st century. 

 

Resources for seamless planning, delivery and assessment
 
We understand that clear, detailed and inspiring specifications are only half the picture when you’re introducing a new course. That’s why we’ve developed an array of extra support services to help you implement our academic qualifications.
 
Free resources
 
All our academic qualifications have their own specifications giving you all the key information needed to complete each qualification, such as learning outcomes and assessment criteria, as well as essential advice and guidance on delivering the qualification. In addition to this, we’ve produced a wealth of free material, including schemes of work, sample assessments, teacher support materials, mark schemes, examiner/assessor reports and much more.

Published resources
 
At Pearson, we publish a vast suite of resources to support learners and teachers throughout the delivery of our qualifications. They range from innovative digital resources to the more traditional textbooks, revision guides and teacher guides, so there's something to support you at every stage of your journey – whatever your needs or subject choice. 
 
Please note: as one of the UK’s leading awarding bodies, we also have an array of other publishers who produce materials to support our academic qualifications.

ResultsPlus
 
Designed for teachers, heads of departments and learners, ResultsPlus is our free online service which gives instant and detailed analysis of exam and mock performance. ResultsPlus provides centres with clear information demonstrating how their centre has performed in all Edexcel GCSEs, International GCSEs and GCEs. Find out more about ResultsPlus.

Dedicated support services
 
Visit the 'Our Support' area to access an array of other free support services including expert advice and guidance from our Subject Advisor team and our handy Ask the Expert service.

Get in touch
 
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