Pearson Edexcel International - Welcome Pack - Your step by step guide to becoming a Pearson Edexcel Centre

Oct 20, 2026

Pearson Edexcel International Welcome Pack provides a step-by-step guide for schools seeking approval to become a Pearson Edexcel Centre and deliver Pearson Edexcel qualifications. It explains what changes after applying, outlines the learner journey and curriculum continuum iProgress for ages 3–19, and describes Pearson’s qualification approach, assessment formats, and international support model. It also details why approval matters for exam security and credibility, referencing inspection visits and JCQ guidance, and highlights marketing and resources available to centres.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages28

Reading Time1 h 11 min

AccessFree to download

Welcome

Your journey

What makes approval important?

Marketing support for your centre

Your International Information Manual

Get to know Pearson Edexcel

iProgress with Pearson Edexcel

Becoming an approved centre

Now that you’re approved

STAR T HERE > Pearson Edexcel International Welcome Pack Your step by step guide to becoming a Pearson Edexcel Centre and delivering our exams Welcome Welcome to the UK’s largest awarding organisation. With over 150 years experience of delivering world-class recognised qualifications, we look forward to working with you. We’ve developed this guide to explain what happens now that you want to become a Pearson Edexcel Centre to deliver the following qualifications: iPrimary GCSE GCEA Level iLowerSecondary International GCSE International Advanced Level Learn more about our qualificationsand resources and how to become a centre, find details of your local contact, and sign-up to stay in touch. For specific answers to your questions and issues visit our support portal. HERE HERE Welcome Pack Your journey Click on any title to view that section 1 Welcome 2 Your journey 3 4 5 6 What makes approval important? 12 Marketing support for your centre 11 Your International Information Manual Welcome Pack Welcome Pack Very often, someone’s opportunities in life are determined by things out of their control: where they were born or how they were raised. Education and learning are among the few realways we can level the playing field. I believe that our lifelong learning vision has the potential to make a difference in the lives of many people. OmarAbbosh, Chief Executive, Pearson About Pearson Edexcel We set the standard for worldwide recognised qualifications, built on the UK educational system and accepted by universities worldwide. A choice to help you meet the needs of more students: qualifications that can be modular or linear; assessments on paper or online; in-school or remote invigilation. Local Pearson consultants in most of the countries we serve. They speak your language. They know your schools. They get your world. And most importantly, they’re always on hand to support you. Globally respected curriculum that builds the skills that matter most such as problem solving, critical thinking, collaboration, and leadership, to help students grow into confident, curious young adults and develop skills that universities love. Qualification support from helping you choose the best-fit qualifications to guiding your team through setup, teaching, timetabling, and admin. Earning the trust of international schools for 150 years , we work with schools and learners in over 115 countries. Every year, we award over 2.3 million qualifications. And we mark 10 million exam scripts for the UK government – more than any other international exam board. But it’s not just about scale. It’s about what that scale makes possible. Access to top universities. Global careers. And lives filled with purpose, passion, and possibility. Get to know Pearson Edexcel If you’re new to Pearson Edexcel, take a look at our self-paced online course, Pearson Edexcel Ready! To support you in your journey with Pearson, this course includes the following modules: • Welcome to Pearson • Teaching Pearson Edexcel International Early Years • Teaching Pearson Edexcel International Primary • Teaching Pearson Edexcel International Lower Secondary • Teaching Pearson Edexcel International GCSE and International A Level • Teaching Pearson Edexcel in English • Understanding Pearson Edexcel Exams Additional modules include, • Teaching Pearson Edexcel International iPrimary and iLowerSecondary using Pearson International Primary Science • Teaching Pearson Edexcel International iPrimary and iLowerSecondary using Power Maths Learn more and sign-up to this free course HERE Welcome Pack iProgress with Pearson Edexcel iProgress is our continuum for international learners from ages 3 to 19. It supports learners to progress through school to university and onto global employment opportunities through a consistent learning journey and world-class resources and support

FAQs

What is the Welcome Pack intended to help a school do?

It guides schools through becoming a Pearson Edexcel Centre and delivering Pearson Edexcel qualifications, including what happens after applying.

What does iProgress cover and who is it for?

iProgress is Pearson Edexcel’s continuum for international learners aged 3 to 19, supporting progress from school to university and global employment through resources and teacher/student support.

Why is approval as an approved centre important?

Approval supports the reliability and credibility of Pearson’s exams by ensuring schools keep exam materials secure and run exams consistently worldwide.

What should schools check before an inspection visit?

The pack notes that JCQ readiness guidance will help prepare, with particular attention on secure storage facilities and security standards before the visit.

Oct 20, 2026

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