Pearson Edexcel International GCSEs English Language and English Literature - Choosing Pearson Edexcel as your school’s International GCSE partner

Oct 20, 2026

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Guide for schools selecting Pearson Edexcel International GCSEs in English Language and English Literature, outlining the partner value and the learning journey for students aged 14–16. Explains how International GCSE options support future success, describes recognition, progression, and academic excellence, and details key qualification features including grading and awarding. Covers the choice between modular and linear assessment routes and provides highlights such as Teaching Hub digital support plus onscreen assessment for eligible English Language A and English Literature qualifications.

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Reading Time38 min

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Contents

Welcome to Pearson

Modern, progressive International GCSE qualifications

Recognised worldwide for academic excellence

Grading and awarding

Pearson Edexcel International GCSE English Language and Literature qualifications

Modular and linear assessment routes

English Language: a closer look

English Literature: a closer look

Supporting you at every stage

Pre and post exam support for educators

A wide range of teaching and learning resources

Teaching Hub

Onscreen or paper-based assessments

Pearson Edexcel International GCSEs English Language and EnglishLiterature 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 our Pearson Edexcel international qualifications enjoy, and we’ll take a closer look at International GCSE English, 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 English Language and Literature qualifications 8 Modular and linear assessment routes 10 English Language: a closer look 14 English Literature: a closer look 17 Supporting you at every stage 18 Pre and post exam support foryour educators 20 A wide range of teaching and learning resources 22 Teaching Hub 24 Onscreen or paper-based assessments International GCSE English highlights A choice of modular or linear International GCSEs 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 8 Teaching Hub Spend less time planning and more teaching with our Teaching Hub, a digital solution for all International GCSE English Language A 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 English Language A and English Literature 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. 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 educational support and educators benefit from the assurance

FAQs

What does the guide cover for Pearson Edexcel International GCSE English Language and English Literature?

It introduces Pearson, explains recognition and progression, and details International GCSE English including grading and the choice of modular or linear assessment routes.

What is the difference between modular and linear International GCSE routes?

A modular route splits assessments into units taken over several exam series, while a linear route follows a single assessment approach.

How does Pearson support teachers and students beyond the qualifications?

The guide highlights the Teaching Hub digital solution for educators and mentions onscreen assessment options for students in eligible English Language A and English Literature qualifications.

Oct 20, 2026

Uploaded by Franzy