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Defines structure as a linear qualification with end-of-course completion, provides content scope from British heritage to modern international texts, and details assessment routes including 100% external assessment or 60% external plus 40% internal non-examined assessment. Includes optional Spoken Language Endorsement, administration guidance, transferable skills, and updated issue-change summaries.","International GCSE  \nEnglish Language A (9–1)  \nSpecification  \nPearson Edexcel International GCSE in English Language A (4EA1)  \nFor first teaching September 2016 First examination June 2018 Issue 7  \nAbout Pearson  \nWe are the world’s leading learning company operating in countries all around the world. 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 materials made in this specification are made in good faith. Pearson does not endorse, approve or accept responsibility for the content of materials, which may be subject to change, or any opinions expressed therein.(Materials 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 95437 9  \nAll the material in this publication is copyright © Pearson Education Limited 2025  \nSummary of Pearson Edexcel International GCSE in English Language A specification  \nIssue 7 changes  \n\n| Summary of changes made between previous issue and this current issue | Page number |\n| --- | --- |\n| The following information has been added in section ‘Content and assessment overview-Availability’\u003Cbr>June and November series. | 5 |\n| Component 1, Section B\u003Cbr>Added transactional text types . | 9 |\n| Submission of non-examined assessment\u003Cbr>Updated process for submitting non-examined assessment. | 18 |\n| Making up the sample\u003Cbr>Added new section‘Making up the sample’ in‘Spoken Language Endorsement’ section . | 26 |\n| Appendix 2\u003Cbr>Updated teacher and learner declaration form . | 35 |\n| Appendix 3\u003Cbr>Updated spoken language endorsement assessment record sheet. | 37 |\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 Pearson Edexcel qualifications? 2  \nWhy choose Pearson Edexcel International GCSE in English Language (Specification A)? 3  \nSupporting you in planning and implementing  \nthis qualification 4  \nQualification at a glance 5  \n2 Anthology texts at a glance 8  \n3 English Language (Specification A) content 9  \nComponent 1: Non-fiction Texts and Transactional Writing (examined) 9  \nComponent 2: Poetry and Prose Texts and  \nImaginative Writing (examined) 12  \nComponent 3: Poetry and Prose Texts and  \nImaginative Writing (non-examined assessment) 14  \nSpoken Language Endorsement (optional) 24  \n4 Assessment information 27  \n5 Administration and general information 30  \nEntries 30  \nAccess arrangements, reasonable adjustments, special consideration and malpractice 30  \nAwarding and reporting 32  \nStudent recruitment and progression 32  \nAppendices 33  \nAppendix 1: Codes 34  \nAppendix 2: Non-examined assessment  \nauthentication sheet 35  \nAppendix 3: Spoken Language Endorsement  \nAssessment record sheet 37  \nAppendix 4: Transferable skills 39  \nThe need for transferable skills 39  \nAppendix 5: Glossary 41  \nThe Pearson Edexcel International GCSE in English Language (Specification A) is part of a suite of International GCSE qualifications offered by Pearson .  \nThis qualification is not accredited or regulated by any UK regulatory body.  \nThis specification includes the following key features:  \nStructure  \nThe Pearson Edexcel International GCSE in English Language (Specification A) is a linear qualification . 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