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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 93432 6  \nAll the material in this publication is copyright © Pearson Education Limited 2026  \nSummary of Pearson Edexcel International GCSE in Global Citizenship (4GL1) specification Issue 3 Changes  \nIssue 3 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 fromus . You can email our subject advisor at [teachinggeography@pearson.com. You](teachinggeography@pearson.com. You) can also sign up to receive subject advisor updates or contact us using our support portal. | 5 |\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 . | 25 |\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 . | 25 |\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  \nIntroduction 2  \nWhy choose Edexcel qualifications? 3  \nQualification at a glance 6  \n2 Global Citizenship content 7  \nCourse structure 7  \nPaper 1: Global Citizenship 9  \n3 Assessment information 20  \nAssessment requirements 20  \nAssessment objectives and weightings 22  \nRelationship of assessment objectives to papers 22  \n4 Administration and general information 23  \nEntries 23  \nAccess arrangements, reasonable adjustments, special consideration and malpractice 23  \nAwarding and reporting 26  \nStudent recruitment and progression 26  \nAppendices 27  \nAppendix 1: Codes 28  \nAppendix 2: Transferable skills 29  \nAppendix 3: Glossary 31  \nAppendix 4: Suggested Citizenship Community Action  \nProjects and Links to the Project Qualification 34  \nThe Pearson Edexcel International GCSE in Global Citizenship is part of a suite of International ","cbCairBuWcYaCqlF","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCairBuWcYaCqlF","pdf",1218860,42,"English","# Summary of Pearson Edexcel International GCSE in Global Citizenship (4GL1) specification Issue 3 Changes\n# About this specification\n## Introduction\n## Why choose Edexcel qualifications?\n## Qualification at a glance\n# Global Citizenship content\n## Course structure\n## Paper 1: Global Citizenship\n# Assessment information\n## Assessment requirements\n## Assessment objectives and weightings\n## Relationship of assessment objectives to papers\n# Administration and general information\n## Entries\n## Access arrangements, reasonable adjustments, special consideration and malpractice\n## Awarding and reporting\n## Student recruitment and progression\n# Appendices\n## Codes\n## Transferable skills\n## Glossary\n## Suggested Citizenship Community Action Projects and Links to the Project Qualification","[{\"question\":\"What is the validity period and examination coverage for this Issue 3 specification?\",\"answer\":\"This specification is Issue 3 and is valid for the Pearson Edexcel International GCSE examination from 2019. 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