Developed in consultation with the international school community, including a large number of teachers and university lecturers, International GCSE is a globally recognised qualification for international learners aged 14-16.
Our International GCSEs fully align with UK government intentions to raise standards and improve differentiation between learners, with a nine (9-1), rather than an eight (A*-G), point grading scale.
Equips students to access higher levels of academic study and enables them to demonstrate highly sought-after skills to their future employers. As a result, your child is ideally placed to make progress to International A Levels (IAL) and on to universities worldwide.
Introduction to International GCSE
Rewarding outstanding academic with a morevaluable grade 9
Developed in consultation with the international school community, including a large number of teachers and university lecturers, International GCSE is a globally recognised qualification for international learners aged 14-16.
Our International GCSEs fully align with UK government intentions to raise standards and improve differentiation between learners, with a nine (9-1), rather than an eight (A*-G), point grading scale.
Equips students to access higher levels of academic study and enables them to demonstrate highly sought-after skills to their future employers
Introduction to International GCSE
Rewarding outstanding academic with a morevaluable grade 9
Appropriate for international learners with global topics and the use of culturally sensitive, local contexts where possible.
International GCSE and GCSE comparability
Research by UK NARIC concludes that the Pearson Edexcel International GCSEs are comparable with the UK GCSEs.
Approved by Panel of World Class Qualification expert
Approved by a panel of World Class Qualification experts, a panel unique to Pearson Edexcel, who have ensured that our qualifications represent international best practice
Pearson Edexcel International GCSEs are awarded using the new nine-point grading scale (9-1), introduced by the UK government to raise standards and recognise top-performing students.
Over 5 million GCSEs and International GCSEs are awarded using the 9-1 grading scale, making it the most used and recognised grading scale for GCSE and International GCSE.
By studying International GCSEs following the 9-1 grading scale, your child ensures their choice of International GCSE is most closely aligned to the British curriculum and meets the same standards as Ofqual (The Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation) set in the UK, so they can successfully progress to GCE A level, International A level and on to university.
Pearson Edexcel International GCSEs are awarded using the new nine-point grading scale (9-1), introduced by the UK government to raise standards and recognise top-performing students.
Over 5 million GCSEs and International GCSEs are awarded using the 9-1 grading scale, making it the most used and recognised grading scale for GCSE and International GCSE.
By studying International GCSEs following the 9-1 grading scale, your child ensures their choice of International GCSE is most closely aligned to the British curriculum and meets the same standards as Ofqual (The Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation) set in the UK, so they can successfully progress to GCE A level, International A level and on to university.