Qualification and Assessment publication policy - Pearson qualifications assessment materials availability

Oct 20, 2026

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Qualification and Assessment publication policy explains which assessment materials for Pearson qualifications are published on Pearson’s website and how copyright applies to those materials. It defines the policy scope for regulated and self-regulated Pearson qualifications, and sets rules for availability of question papers, mark schemes, examiner reports, specifications, and access to scripts. It also covers access restrictions for approved centres and private candidates, outlines release timelines for series, and states the conditions for consent after results.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages9

Reading Time23 min

AccessFree to download

Scope of policy

Question papers, mark schemes and examiners reports

Other assessment materials

Specifications

Access to scripts

Assessment material availability

Regulatory references

Policy review date

Useful contacts and further information

Version control

Qualification and Assessment publication policy Document summary This policy explains which assessment materials are published on our website and clarifies how copyright applies to those materials. Contents Pearson Education Ltd –our mission and values 3 | 1. | Scope of policy | 4 | | --- | --- | --- | | 2. | Question papers, mark schemes and examiners reports | 4 | | 3. | Other assessment materials | 5 | | 4. | Specifications | 5 | | 5. | Access to scripts | 6 | | 6. | Assessment material availability | 6 | | 7. | Copyright | 8 | | 8. | Regulatory references | 8 | | 9. | Policy review date | 9 | | 10. | Useful contacts and further information | 9 | | 11. | Version control | 9 | Pearson Education Ltd – our mission and values Our purpose is simple: to help people realize the life they imagine through learning. We believe that every learning opportunity is a chance for a personal breakthrough. That's why our c. 18,000 Pearson employees are committed to creating vibrant and enriching learning experiences designed for real-life impact. We are the world's lifelong learning company, serving customers in nearly 200 countries with digital content, assessments, qualifications, and data. For us, learning isn't just what we do. It'[s who we are. Visit us at pearsonplc.com](s who we are. Visit us at pearsonplc.com). We are regulated by the UK qualifications regulators Ofqual (England), CCEA Regulation (Northern Ireland) and Qualifications Wales (Wales). Our regulatory policies are integral to our approach and articulate how we meet regulatory requirements. These policies are designed to support centres and students and set out clearly our approach to the design, delivery, and award of Pearson qualifications and services. 1. Scope of policy 1.1 This policy applies to the following regulated and self-regulated Pearson qualifications: • Level 1/Level 2 GCSEs (9-1) • Level 1/Level 2 International GCSEs (9-1) • Level 3 Advanced Subsidiary GCEs • Level 3 Advanced GCEs • International Advanced Subsidiary • International Advanced Levels. 1.2 The policy explains when assessment materials for timetabled examinations are made available to approved centres and to members of the public. These assessment materials are available for the lifecycle of the specification. 2. Question papers, mark schemes and examiners reports 2.1 Past question papers, mark schemes and examiner reports are provided free of charge on our website . For the first 12 months after an exam series, these materials are available on a restricted access basis to teachers at Pearson Edexcel exam centres. After this period, they are made available on an open access basis to all users. Teachers and exams officers at Pearson Edexcel centres must use an Edexcel Online login to access assessment materials during the 12-month restricted access period. Access to Edexcel Online is managed by exams officers within each centre. Question papers, mark schemes and examiner reports are released with restricted access by series, as follows: Assessment material type (for timetabled examinations) January series (the timescales referenced refer to restricted access only) Summer series (the timescales referenced refer to restricted access only) Autumn series (the timescales referenced refer to restricted access only) Question Paper 2-4weeks before results day. 7-8weeks before results day. 2-4weeks before results day. Assessment material type (for timetabled examinations) January series (the timescales referenced refer to restricted access only) Summer series (the timescales referenced refer to restricted access only) Autumn series (the timescales referenced refer to restricted access only) Mark Scheme 2-4weeks before results day. Examiner reports 1 week after results day 4-5weeks before results day. 1 week after results day 2-4weeks before results day. 1 week after results day 2.2 Past question papers, mark schemes and ex

FAQs

What assessment materials does the policy cover for publication and availability?

The policy covers question papers, mark schemes, examiner reports, other assessment materials such as pre-release materials, downloadable specifications, and access to marked student scripts.

When are past question papers, mark schemes, and examiner reports released to centres and the public?

They are provided free of charge on the website, with restricted access for the first 12 months after an exam series (to teachers at Pearson Edexcel exam centres using Edexcel Online). After that, they become open access to all users.

Do private candidates have access to restricted assessment materials?

Yes. Private candidates may request access to restricted access assessment materials after making an entry, and can also request access to pre-release materials using the process referenced in the policy.

Oct 20, 2026

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