Pearson Edexcel is the largest awarding organisation in the UK, providing a broad range of internationally recognised qualifications. Its qualifications are closely aligned to the British educational system and regulated by Ofqual, Qualifications Wales, and CCEA Accreditation.
More than 3.4 million learners worldwide study Pearson Edexcel qualifications. The organisation partners with over 6,500 schools, colleges, and employers globally and marks approximately 9 million exam scripts each year on behalf of the UK Department for Education.
Pearson's involvement in examinations began in 1836 when the University of London received its first powers to conduct exams. Edexcel was established as an awarding body in 1996, and it became part of Pearson's qualifications brand in 2013.
Pearson Edexcel's international qualifications are developed by the same teams that produce the UK qualifications, ensuring comparability to UK standards and broad recognition by universities worldwide. With over 150 years of experience in global education, Pearson Edexcel qualifications support learners to achieve academic success at every stage.
Progress with Pearson Edexcel is a complete series of academic qualifications and curriculum frameworks for learners aged 3 to 19 years. The iProgress family includes:
These programmes provide a continuous learning journey and are designed to prepare learners for International GCSEs, IALs, and further education with internationally relevant curriculum and assessment.
Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Levels (IAL) and GCE A Levels are widely accepted by universities in the UK and around the world as suitable qualifications for entry into undergraduate degree programmes.