Pearson Edexcel International GCSEs - Accounting, Business, Commerce and Economics - Guide for Schools

Oct 20, 2026

Guide for schools on Pearson Edexcel International GCSEs covering Accounting, Business, Commerce and Economics. Explains what Pearson offers as an International GCSE partner, including recognition, progression and the option to choose linear or modular assessment routes. Describes how modular assessment splits units across exam series, and highlights Pearson support such as the Teaching Hub, onscreen assessment options, and educator resources throughout pre- and post-exam stages.

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Welcome to Pearson

Modern, progressive International GCSE qualifications

Recognised worldwide for academic excellence

Grading and awarding

Pearson Edexcel International GCSE business suite qualifications

Modular and linear assessment routes

Accounting: a closer look

Business: a closer look

Commerce: a closer look

Economics: a closer look

Supporting you at every stage

Pre and post exam support for educators

Teaching and learning resources

Teaching Hub

Onscreen or paper-based assessments

Pearson Edexcel International GCSEs Accounting, Business, Commerce and Economics Linear qualifications first teaching September 2017 Modular qualifications first teaching September 2023 Choosing Pearson Edexcel as your school’s International GCSE partner Helping your students select their International GCSE options is a key moment in their schooling; it’s an important time in learners’ lives and we want to reassure you that with Pearson as your qualifications partner, you can be sure both you and your students are setting yourselves up for future success. In this guide, you’ll learn more about who we are, the recognition and progression that our Pearson Edexcel international qualifications enjoy, and we’ll take a closer look at International GCSE Accounting, Business, Commerce and Economics, including our choice of linear or modular assessment routes. We wish you the best of success foryour International GCSE journey! Our international qualifications and resources deliver results See what our schools and learners say. Scan the QR code or search ‘success stories’[at pearson.com/international-schools](at pearson.com/international-schools). Inside this guide Contents 2 Welcome to Pearson 3 Modern, progressive International GCSE qualifications 4 Recognised worldwide for academic excellence 5 Grading and awarding 6 Pearson Edexcel International GCSE business suite qualifications 7 Modular and linear assessment routes 9 Accounting: a closer look 11 Business: a closer look 13 Commerce: a closer look 16 Economics: a closer look 18 Supporting you at every stage 19 Pre and post exam support foryour educators 20 Teaching and learning resources 22 Teaching Hub 24 Onscreen or paper-based assessments International GCSE business suite highlights A choice of modular or linear routes A modular approach is where a qualification’s assessments are split into units and taken over several exam series. We are the only awarding body to offer a modular route for International GCSEs as an alternative to the linear assessment route. Seepage 7 IG Business Teaching Hub Spend less time planning and more teaching with our Teaching Hub, a digital solution for all International GCSE Business teachers providing educators with everything they need to deliver successful lessons. Seepage 22 Onscreen assessment at International GCSE Technology is advancing, and so is assessment. Students across the world can now take onscreen exams for Pearson Edexcel International GCSE (9-1) Business and Economics qualifications. Seepage 24 1 Welcome to Pearson Asthe world’s leading learning company, our mission at Pearson is to help people realise the life they imagine through learning. We offer international qualifications and assessments designed specifically for international students, that are recognised and accepted by universities all over the world and provided to your international school by a trusted and respected awarding body with a long history of qualifications provision. We work together with international schools around the world to make a positive difference to learners’lives and we believe the best part of working in education is seeing learners progress. Let’s make a difference to your learners’ futures, together. ® IAL is a registered trademark of Pearson Education Ltd in the UK and other countries. 2 We are with you, for you When you partner with us, you join thousands of schools around the world who have done the same and are enjoying the benefits for their educators and learners. The international schools we work with value our innovation, our world renowned curriculum content and qualifications and they benefit from the choice and flexibility we offer. They trust us and work closely with their local Pearson consultants who share their vision and work everyday to help them achieve it. This trusted partnership ensures learners receive the very best education

FAQs

What does the guide explain about Pearson Edexcel International GCSE options for students?

It explains how Pearson supports schools at the key moment of choosing International GCSE options and outlines what learners can expect from Pearson as a qualifications partner.

What is the difference between modular and linear assessment routes?

A modular route splits assessments into units taken over several exam series, while the linear route follows a different assessment structure across the qualification lifecycle.

How does the guide support teachers beyond exams?

It describes educator-focused support including pre and post exam support, teaching and learning resources, and a digital Teaching Hub for International GCSE Business teachers.

Oct 20, 2026

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