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Our IALs were launched in 2014 with a modular structure  \nl In November 2017, UK NARIC1 independently assessed our IALs and confirmed that they continue to meet the UK A level standard. IALs are only available to students outside of the UK.  \nFind out more: [https://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/edexcel-international-advanced](https://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/edexcel-international-advanced)levels. html.  \n\n| Summary of key IAL and A level features |  |  |  |  |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n|  | Pearson Edexcel GCE AS level | Pearson Edexcel International AS level (IAS) | Pearson Edexcel\u003Cbr>GCE A level | Pearson Edexcel International A level (IAL) |\n| Structure | Linear (all exams taken at the end of a one year programme)\u003Cbr>Standalone qualification and no longer contributes to GCE A level grades. | Modular and flexible structure with all units examined International AS contributes 50% to the IAL grade or can be a standalone qualification | Linear (all exams taken at the end of a 2 year programme) | Modular and flexible structure with units examined\u003Cbr>Typically studied over a 2 year period |\n| Assessment | Mainly examination based2\u003Cbr>May/June\u003Cbr>examinations only. | 100% examination based\u003Cbr>Examinations in January, May/June and October | Mainly examination based2\u003Cbr>May/June\u003Cbr>examinations only. | 100% examination based\u003Cbr>Examinations in January, May/June and October |\n| Grading | A – E |  | A* – E |  |\n| Regulator | Regulated by Ofqual | Regulated by Pearson and confirmed by UK NARIC to be comparable to UK AS standard | Regulated by Ofqual | Regulated by Pearson and confirmed by UK NARIC to be comparable to UK A level standard |\n\n1The National Agency, managed on behalf of the UK Government, under contract to the Department for Education (DfE), provide the only official source of information on international qualifications and skills attained from outside the UK.  \n2Other types of assessment used only where needed to test essential skills  \nExamination dates  \nExaminations take place at various times of the year, depending on the type of qualification:  \n\n| Important dates |  |  |  |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| Qualification | Examinations | Provisional results | Final certificates issued |\n| IAL and IAS | October | January | March |\n|  | May/June | August | November |\n|  | January | March | April |\n| A level and AS level | May/June | August | November |\n\nStudents receive provisional results until the final certificates are printed and sent to their centre as they may choose to ask for a review of the marking of their paper  \nStudents studying for an IAL or IAS can resit individual units due to the flexible and modular nature of the qualifications. 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