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We provide content, assessment and digital services to learners, educational institutions, employers, governments and other partners globally. We are committed to helping equip learners with the skills they need to enhance their employability prospects and to succeed in the changing world of work. We believe that wherever learning flourishes so do people.  \nReferences to third party material made in this specification are made in good faith. Pearson does not endorse, approve or accept responsibility for the content of materials, which maybe subject to change, or any opinions expressed therein. (Material may include textbooks, journals, magazines and other publications and websites.)  \nAll information in this specification is correct at time of publication.  \nISBN 978 1 446 94276 5  \nAll the material in this publication is copyright © Pearson Education Limited 2026  \nSummary of Pearson Edexcel International GCSE in Business specification  \nIssue 2 changes  \n\n| Summary of changes made between previous issue and this current issue | Page number |\n| --- | --- |\n| Added a section in Supporting you in planning and implementing this qualification:\u003Cbr>Onscreen assessment\u003Cbr>Onscreen assessment is available for this qualification as an alternative to the current assessment format. Find out more information on our website: Onscreen Assessment – Pearson qualifications | 5 |\n| Updated Get help and support section in Supporting you in planning and implementing this qualification:\u003Cbr>Our subject advisor ensures that you receive help and guidance from\u003Cbr>us. You can email our subject advisor at [teachingbusiness@pearson.com. You](teachingbusiness@pearson.com. You)[ ](teachingbusiness@pearson.com. You)can also sign up to receive subject advisor updates or contact us using our support portal. | 5 |\n| Updated Availability in Paper overview:\u003Cbr>Added November series . | 6 |\n| Updated Candidate Malpractice.\u003Cbr>Candidate malpractice in examinations must be reported to Pearson using a JCQ Form MI (available at [http://www.jcq.org.uk/exams-office/malpractice](http://www.jcq.org.uk/exams-office/malpractice)). The completed form should be emailed to [candidatemalpractice@pearson.com](candidatemalpractice@pearson.com) .\u003Cbr>Please provide as much information and supporting documentation as possible. Note that the final decision regarding appropriate sanctions lies with Pearson . | 24 |\n| Updated Staff/centre malpractice.\u003Cbr>The form, supporting documentation and as much information as possible can be emailed to: [pqsmalpractice@pearson.com. Note](pqsmalpractice@pearson.com. Note) that the final decision regarding appropriate sanctions lies with Pearson . | 24 |\n\nIf you need further information on these changes or what they mean, contact us via our website at: [qualifications.pearson.com/en/support/contact-us.html](qualifications.pearson.com/en/support/contact-us.html).  \n1 About this specification 1  \nWhy choose Edexcel qualifications? 3  \nWhy choose the Pearson Edexcel International GCSE in Business? 4  \nSupporting you in planning and implementing this qualification 5  \nQualification at a glance 6  \n2 Business content 7  \nPaper 1 and Paper 2 8  \n3 Assessment information 20  \n4 Administration and general information 22  \nEntries 22  \nAccess arrangements, reasonable adjustments,  \nspecial consideration and malpractice 22  \nAwarding and reporting 24  \nLearner recruitment and progression 25  \nAppendices 26  \nAppendix 1: Codes 27  \nAppendix 2: Command word taxonomy 28  \nAppendix 3: Quantitative skills 29  \nAppendix 4: Formulae 30  \nAppendix 5: Calculators 31  \nAppendix 6: Glossary of International Accounting Standards (IAS) terminology 32  \nAppendix 7: Transferable skills 3","cbCailPC1BBZh8uu","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCailPC1BBZh8uu","pdf",594279,41,"English","# About this specification\n# Summary of Pearson Edexcel International GCSE in Business specification (Issue 2 changes)\n# Using this specification","[{\"question\":\"What does Issue 2 indicate for the International GCSE Business specification?\",\"answer\":\"Issue 2 identifies the current version of the Pearson Edexcel International GCSE in Business (4BS1) and includes an overview of changes from the previous issue.\"},{\"question\":\"How is the qualification structured and when are components taken?\",\"answer\":\"The qualification is linear: all components must be taken at the end of the course of study.\"},{\"question\":\"What assessment format is used for this Business qualification?\",\"answer\":\"Learners complete two examinations with questions designed to differentiate across abilities, covering the specified subject content.\"}]","International GCSE Business - Issue 2 - Specification changes summary | PDF",1792466873,103]