International GCSE Art and Design (9-1) - Administrative Support Guide

Oct 20, 2026

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International GCSE Art and Design (9-1) Administrative Support Guide outlines administration and assessment processes for endorsed specification titles including Fine Art, Graphic Communication, Photography, Three-Dimensional Design, and Textile Design. It details key dates for the externally-set assignment release, entry and submission deadlines, results day, and review of marking timelines. It explains candidate entry requirements, component weighting and assessment methods, rules for Component 1 personal portfolios, secure access procedures for the ESA, and guidance for external assessment, private candidates, special consideration, malpractice, grading, results access, and digital submission.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages18

Reading Time45 min

AccessFree to download

1. Introduction

2. Key dates

3. General information

4. Component 1: Personal Portfolio

5. Component 2: Externally-set Assignment

Accessing the assignment

Preparatory Studies

Examination Conditions

6. External Assessment

7. Private Candidates

8. Special Consideration

9. Malpractice

10. Grade Awarding

11. Accessing Results

12. Post Results

13. Digital submission guidance

Submission checklist

Using Learner Work Transfer

14. Contact us

International GCSE Art and Design (9-1) Administrative Support Guide Contents Administrative Support Guide 3 1. Introduction 3 2. Key dates 4 3. General information 5 4. Component 1: Personal Portfolio 6 5. Component 2: Externally-set Assignment 6 Accessing the assignment 6 Preparatory Studies 8 Examination Conditions 8 6. External Assessment 12 7. Private Candidates 13 8. Special Consideration 13 9. Malpractice 14 10. Grade Awarding 14 11. Accessing Results 15 12. Post Results 15 13. Digital submission guidance 15 Submission checklist 17 Using Learner Work Transfer 17 14. Contact us 18 Administrative Support Guide 1. Introduction This guidance contains information outlining processes, procedures and requirements related to the administration and assessment of International GCSE Art and Design. This document relates to the following endorsed titles: • 4FA1 – Fine Art • 4GC1 – Graphic Communication • 4PY1 – Photography • 4TD1 –Three-Dimensional Design • 4TE1 –Textile Design Details of the specification can be found on the International GCSE Art and Design qualification page. All centres delivering this qualification must submit work digitally via our online assessment platform, Learner Work Transfer (LWT) . A guidance document for online schools using remote delivery is also available on the International GCSE Art and Design course materials page under 'Forms and administration'> 'Guidance for centres'. 2. Key dates Event Date Other information Externally-set Assignment (ESA) released online 2 January 2027 Secure content – Edexcel Online login required. | Deadline for entries | 21 March 2027 | Late fees charged after this date. | | --- | --- | --- | | Submission deadline | 31 May 2027 | Component 1 and 2 submitted for external assessment on Learner Work Transfer (LWT) no later than this date. | | International GCSE results day | 19 August 2027 | Release of results to candidates | | Review of marking (Service 2) deadline | TBC
September 2027 | Last date to request a Review of marking (Service 2) | 3. General information It is essential that centres ensure that their candidates are entered for all the relevant components and titles. Subject code Specification title Component codes 4FA1 Fine Art 4FA1/01 4FA1/02 4GC1 Graphic Communication 4GC1/01 4GC1/02 4PY1 Photography 4PY1/01 4PY1/02 4TD1 Three-dimensional Design 4TD1/01 4TD1/02 4TE1 Textile Design 4TE1/01 4TE1/02 Candidates may enter for more than one specification title (endorsement) in the same assessment series. Candidates entering for more than one title must produce separate and different work for each qualification they are entered for . This qualification is available to both UK and International centres. To qualify for all titles, candidates must satisfy the requirements as defined in the specification and must do so predominantly through the media and practices of their chosen specialism. However, a candidate entered for the Textile Design title for example,(working predominantly with textiles) might also submit some photographs, using photography as a tool to address issues through the eyes of a textile artist. This applies to all components. Although candidates entering for all titles will be expected to show evidence of the skills and understanding relating to their chosen specialisms in Component 1 and 2, these components may also carry evidence of general knowledge in terms of Art and Design. The GCSE Art and Design qualification is made up of two Components: Component 1 (Personal Portfolio) and Component 2 (Externally Set Assignment) . Component Weighting Method of assessment | Component 1 : | 50% | Internally set | | --- | --- | --- | | Personal Portfolio | 72 marks available | Externally assessed | | Component 2:
Externally-set Assignment | 50%
72 marks available | Externally set
Externally assessed 10-hour sustaine

FAQs

What is the purpose of the Administrative Support Guide for International GCSE Art and Design (9-1)?

It provides processes, procedures, and requirements for administering and assessing the qualification, including how centres deliver work digitally and manage assessment arrangements.

What are the two components and how are they assessed for the GCSE Art and Design qualification?

The qualification has Component 1 (Personal Portfolio) and Component 2 (Externally-set Assignment). Component 1 is internally set by the centre and externally assessed, while Component 2 is externally set and externally assessed with a 10-hour sustained focus.

How do centres access the secure externally-set assignment (ESA)?

Centres need an Edexcel Online username and password to access secure content. Access is arranged via the Exams Officer, and Pearson Authenticator may be used for securing customer and learner data.

Oct 20, 2026

Uploaded by nayy☆