Pearson Edexcel: Pearson Edexcel International GCSE & A-Level

Pearson · Ages 11–19 · Year 7 through to Year 13

Fully equivalent to the English national standard — flexible, modern and globally portable. Popular with UK-based families and expats. BTEC also available.

Pearson Edexcel is a major UK examination board offering International GCSE and International A-Level qualifications, alongside vocational BTEC awards. Edexcel qualifications are fully equivalent to the English national standard and are recognised by universities worldwide. The board is known for clear, well-structured syllabuses and a flexible modular assessment model in many subjects.

Subjects

Subjects and qualifications

Smartious offers Edexcel International GCSE and International A-Level across the core subjects — English, Mathematics, the Sciences — and a broad range of options including Business, Economics, Accounting and ICT. BTEC vocational qualifications are also available for students seeking a more applied, coursework-based route.

How it is assessed

Edexcel assessment is by written examination, with some subjects offering modular assessment that allows units to be taken and, where permitted, retaken across exam series. This flexibility can suit students who perform best with assessment spread over time. Grading mirrors the standard GCSE and A-Level scales.

Progression and pathways

Edexcel International GCSE leads to International A-Level or other Year 12–13 programmes. Edexcel A-Levels are accepted for university entry in the UK and internationally. The qualifications are especially popular with UK-connected and expatriate families because they map directly onto the English education system.

Why choose Pearson Edexcel

Edexcel suits families who want a qualification closely aligned with the English national standard and a flexible assessment structure. For students who may move between Smartious and a UK school, the alignment makes transitions straightforward.

Fees

From USD 423/month for Primary, payable termly; varies by curriculum and level. One-to-one tuition: USD 15/hour.

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