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PEARSON EDEXCEL QUALIFICATION
Internationally Recognized Qualifications

Pearson Edexcel International Qualifications

Globally recognized qualifications that prepare students for university and beyond, with flexible learning options tailored to your needs.

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Pearson Edexcel Qualification Levels

Choose the right path for your academic journey with our comprehensive Pearson Edexcel offerings

iLowerSecondary Students
iLOWERSECONDARY

Pearson Edexcel iLowerSecondary

Comprehensive curriculum for students aged 11-14, providing excellent preparation for International GCSEs.

  • For students aged 11-14
  • 3-year program (Years 7-9)
  • Internationally benchmarked
  • Progressive assessment approach
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GCSE Students
INTERNATIONAL GCSE

Pearson Edexcel International GCSE

Comprehensive two-year program for students aged 14-16, providing excellent preparation for advanced study.

  • For students aged 14-16
  • 2-year program
  • Exam-based assessment
  • Graded 9-1 (9 is highest)
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AS Level Students
International AS Level

Pearson Edexcel International AS Level

The first part of the full A Level qualification, typically completed in one year as a stand-alone qualification.

  • For students aged 16-17
  • 1-year program
  • First part of A Level
  • Graded A-E
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A Level Students
International A Level

Pearson Edexcel International A Level

Advanced two-year qualification highly valued by universities worldwide, providing in-depth subject knowledge.

  • For students aged 16-18
  • 2-year program
  • Gold standard qualification
  • Graded A*-E
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About Pearson Edexcel

Pearson Edexcel is the UK's largest awarding organization, offering academic and vocational qualifications in schools, colleges, and workplaces in the UK and internationally. Their qualifications are recognized by universities, employers, and governments worldwide.

At Weston Virtual School, we offer the full suite of Pearson Edexcel International qualifications, which are designed specifically for international learners. These qualifications provide excellent preparation for university education and are equivalent to UK qualifications.

Our Pearson Edexcel programs are delivered by experienced teachers who specialize in their subjects and understand the specific requirements of these international qualifications.

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Qualification Requirements

To enroll in Pearson Edexcel programs at Weston Virtual School, students typically need:

  • iLowerSecondary: Completion of primary education or equivalent
  • International GCSE: Completion of lower secondary education or equivalent
  • International AS/A Level: Completion of IGCSE or equivalent with at least 5 subjects at grade C or above
  • Subject Prerequisites: Specific grade requirements for certain subjects (e.g., B in IGCSE Math for A Level Mathematics)
  • English Proficiency: For non-native speakers, IELTS 5.5 or equivalent
  • Recommendation: Reference from previous school
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Pearson Edexcel Subjects Offered

Students typically take 3-4 A Level subjects, with options to combine different disciplines

Core Subjects
  • English
  • Mathematics
  • Science
Humanities
  • History
  • Geography
Languages
  • French
  • Spanish
Sciences
  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Physics
  • Combined Science
  • Human Biology
Mathematics
  • Mathematics A
  • Mathematics B
  • Further Pure Mathematics
Humanities
  • History
  • Geography
  • Religious Studies
Business & IT
  • Business Studies
  • Economics
  • Computer Science
  • Information Technology
Arts & Languages
  • English Language
  • English Literature
  • French
  • Spanish
  • Art and Design
Sciences
  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Physics
Mathematics
  • Mathematics
  • Further Mathematics
  • Statistics
Humanities
  • History
  • Geography
  • Psychology
  • Sociology
Sciences
  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Physics
  • Human Biology
Mathematics
  • Mathematics
  • Further Mathematics
  • Pure Mathematics
  • Statistics & Mechanics
Humanities
  • History
  • Geography
  • Law
  • Psychology
  • Sociology
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Why Choose Pearson Edexcel?

Pearson Edexcel International qualifications offer distinct advantages for students' academic and professional futures

Global Recognition

Accepted by universities worldwide including UK, US, Canada, Australia, and Europe. Preferred by many top universities.

Flexible Exam Sessions

Exams offered in January and June, allowing students to progress at their own pace and retake units if needed.

Modular Approach

Unit-based assessment allows students to build qualifications in stages and bank results for individual units.

Clear Assessment

Straightforward A*-E grading system with detailed grade boundaries and assessment criteria.

Comprehensive Resources

Access to extensive learning materials, past papers, and examiner reports to support student success.

Career Relevance

Qualifications designed with input from employers to ensure skills developed are relevant to workplace needs.

Assessment & Examinations

Pearson Edexcel International qualifications use well-structured assessment methods tailored to each educational level:

iLowerSecondary Assessment

Students undertake progress tests and checkpoint assessments throughout the programme to monitor achievement and strengthen essential skills.

International GCSE Assessment

Most subjects are assessed through final written examinations, while selected subjects include coursework or practical components to evaluate applied learning.

International AS/A Level Assessment

Examinations are held twice a year — in January and June. Students can take units when ready and may resit specific units to improve their final grades.

Grading System

International GCSEs use a 9–1 grading scale (with 9 being the highest). International AS and A Levels are graded from A* to E, with A* recognizing exceptional academic performance.

Pearson Edexcel Success Stories

Our students achieve outstanding results and progress to top universities worldwide

"Achieving A*A*A in my Pearson Edexcel A Levels opened doors to study Economics at LSE. The modular approach allowed me to focus on one unit at a time."

Student

"The flexibility of Pearson Edexcel exams allowed me to balance my studies with my athletic training. I'm now studying Sports Science at University of Toronto."

Student

"As parents, we appreciated the university guidance that helped our son secure offers from multiple UK universities. He's now reading Computer Science at Manchester."

Parent

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