Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Subsidiary/Advanced GCE in English Language - Issue 4 - Summary of changes made between previous issue and this current issue

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Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Subsidiary/Advanced GCE in English Language specification, Issue 4, outlines updated guidance for centres delivering the qualification. It details changes from the previous issue, including added onscreen assessment information and revisions to the supporting-planning section and malpractice procedures for candidates and staff. The document provides qualification at a glance structure, key features, content scope, external assessment timing, and specification update validity for first teaching from September 2015.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages45

Reading Time1 h 53 min

AccessFree to download

About this specification

Why choose Edexcel qualifications?

Supporting you in planning and implementing these qualifications

Qualification at a glance

English Language content

Unit 1: Language: Context and Identity

Unit 2: Language in Transition

Unit 3: Crafting Language (writing)

Unit 4: Investigating Language

Assessment information

Administration and general information

Access arrangements, reasonable adjustments, special consideration and malpractice

Awarding and reporting

Student recruitment and progression

Appendices

About Pearson We 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 . References 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.) All information in this specification is correct at time of publication. ISBN 978 1 446 95402 7 All the material in this publication is copyright © Pearson Education Limited 2026 Summary of Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Subsidiary/Advanced GCE in English Language specification Issue 4 changes | Summary of changes made between previous issue and this current issue | Page number | | --- | --- | | Added a section in Supporting you in planning and implementing this qualification:
Onscreen assessment
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 | | Updated Get help and support section in Supporting you in planning and implementing this qualification:
Our subject advisor ensures that you receive help and guidance from
us. You can email our subject advisor [at TeachingEnglish@pearson.com. You](at TeachingEnglish@pearson.com. You)[ ](at TeachingEnglish@pearson.com. You)can also sign up to receive subject advisor updates or contact us using our support portal. | 5 | | Updated Candidate Malpractice.
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) .
Please provide as much information and supporting documentation as possible. Note that the final decision regarding appropriate sanctions lies with Pearson . | 28 | | Updated Staff/centre malpractice.
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 . | 29 | If 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). About this specification 1 Why choose Edexcel qualifications? 3 Why choose Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Subsidiary/Advanced Level qualifications in English Language? 4 Supporting you in planning and implementing these qualifications 5 Qualification at a glance 6 English Language content 11 Unit 1: Language: Context and Identity 12 Unit 2: Language in Transition 15 Unit 3: Crafting Language (writing) 18 Unit 4: Investigating Language 21 Assessment information 24 Administration and general information 27 Entries, resitting of units 27 Access arrangements, reasonable adjustments, special consideration and malpractice 27 Awarding and reporting 29 Student recruitment and progression 31 Appendices 32 Appendix 1: Codes 33 Appendix 2: Transferable skills 34 Appendix 3: Level 3 Extended Project qualification 36 Appendix 4: Glossary 38 Appendix 5: English Phonemic Reference Sheet 39 Appendix 6: Transcription Mark Key 40 The Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Subsi

FAQs

What is Issue 4 in this Pearson Edexcel English Language specification?

Issue 4 describes the changes made from the previous issue to the current one, including updates to assessment and malpractice sections.

What assessment format and exam timing are specified?

The qualification is described as 100% externally assessed, with exams in January and June.

Who should be contacted for guidance or reporting malpractice?

The document directs centres and stakeholders to use the subject advisor for help and guidance, and it specifies reporting malpractice to Pearson using the relevant JCQ form and email addresses provided for candidate and staff/centre malpractice.

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