International GCSEs in English (linear) - coursework and SLE submission guidance

Oct 20, 2026

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International GCSEs in English (linear) guidance explains how centres submit coursework marks and Spoken Language Endorsement (SLE) evidence using Edexcel Online and the Learner Work Transfer (LWT) portal. It covers requirements for International GCSE English Language A and English Literature, including submission timing for moderation samples, self-selected SLE samples, and upload expectations. The document also details authentication sheets, internal standardisation, annotation for moderators, handling grade boundaries, and rules for centre-assessed marks, including carrying forward marks from previous series.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages5

Reading Time13 min

AccessFree to download

Submissions covered

International GCSE English Language A and SLE

International GCSE English Language B and SLE

International GCSE English Literature

Coursework mark submission and moderation samples

Centre marks timing and LWT access

Moderation sample deadlines

SLE sample selection and upload

Selecting samples with “manage learners”

SLE deadlines and LWT timelines

Entry codes and carrying forward marks

Using appropriate entry codes from the Information Manual

Marking process and moderator-facing documentation

Mark schemes and issue/page references

Authentication sheets requirements

Informing candidates of centre-assessed marks

Internal standardisation and avoiding pitfalls

Annotating work for moderators

Submitting marks and access requirements

Edexcel Online requirements for entering marks

Administration materials overview for moderators

Assessment approach and reporting rules

Grade boundaries and notional/actual boundaries

Using zero and X for candidates

International GCSEs in English (linear): coursework and SLE submission guidance This guidance contains information on the following submissions: • International GCSE English Language A (4EA1 03 & optional Spoken Language Endorsement [SLE]) • International GCSE English Language B (optional Spoken Language Endorsement) • International GCSE English Literature (4ET1 03) Changes for coursework submissions in the June 2026 exam series and thereafter (4EA1 and 4ET1) You’ll need to submit your centre coursework marks before we release the list of students selected for the moderation sample. Once you’ve made your entries by March 21, submit your centre marks on Edexcel Online. The Learner Work Transfer (LWT) portal opens on 13 April 2026 for the June 2026 exam series. If your centre marks are submitted before this date, your moderation sample will be available inthe LWT from 13 April, and you can upload student work for moderation straight away. If you submit your centre marks on or after 13 April, your moderation sample will appear in the LWT within 6 hours. The deadline for submitting your sample remains 15 May (June series) and 5 November (November series) . SLE sample submissions in the June 2026 exam series and thereafter (4EA1 and 4EB1) You will be able to enter your SLE grades on Edexcel Online as soon as you have made entries by 21 March (June series) or 12 September (November series) . The LWTwill be available for you to select your sample and then upload your videorecordings from 13 April for the June series and 5 October for the November series. As before, you will select your own sample using the ‘manage learners’ function and following the instructions from the specifications (10 passes, 10 merits and 10 distinctions from across teaching groups) . The deadline for submitting your self-selected SLE sample remains 15 May (June series) and 5 November (November series) . Entry codes: full details are available in the Int GCSE section of the Information Manual each academic year. These slides/video explain how to select codes. Carrying forward coursework marks from a previous exam series Students may carry forward coursework marks/SLE grades from a previous exam series using the appropriate entry codes in the Information Manual. If a mark/grade is being carried forward, there is no requirement to re-enter the mark/grade on Edexcel Online or the student’s work/recording in the sample. We will access the grade from your previous submission. English Language A and English literature coursework Where are the mark schemes for the coursework? In the specifications. English Language A, issue 7: p. 19-22. English Literature, issue 3: p. 21-22. Authentication sheets English Language A English literature Please upload one pdf per student which contains: The completed authentication sheet on top Assignment A Assignment B Informing candidates of their centre assessed marks prior to submission Candidates must be told the mark given by their centre for a centre-assessed component/unit. This requirement is to enable candidates to request a review of the centre’s marking prior to the marks being submitted to Pearson, should they wish to do so. Please see the JCQ guidance. Do I need to carry out internal standardisation? In large centres with multiple teachers, it's essential that you carry out internal moderation before you finalise the coursework marks. You should sample double-mark, selecting mark points within the same level from different teaching sets. The double marking should continue until you are satisfied that you have achieved comparability. Please see this guidance on avoiding common pitfalls. Small schools with only one teacher need not carry out internal standardisation. It is helpful to upload a covering note to the LWT with your sample explaining that you are in this situation. How should I annotate the work? It's important that you annotate the course

FAQs

How do centres submit coursework marks for International GCSE English Language A and English Literature?

Centres submit coursework marks on Edexcel Online after making the required entries by the stated March deadline. Moderation samples are made available in the LWT based on when the marks are submitted, and centres can then upload student work for moderation.

When does the LWT portal open and when are moderation samples due?

For the June 2026 exam series, the LWT opens on 13 April 2026. Moderation sample submission deadlines remain 15 May for the June series and 5 November for the November series.

What are the requirements for authentication sheets and candidate communication?

Centres must upload one PDF per student containing the completed authentication sheet and the relevant assignments. Candidates must be informed of the mark given by their centre for the centre-assessed component/unit to enable requests for review before marks are submitted to Pearson.

Oct 20, 2026

Uploaded by jay