How do I get past papers from Edexcel?
Edexcel Past Paper FAQs Simply click on the view resource button for the subject and level you want and you will be able to visit the dedicated landing page for those types of Edexcel past papers.
Is Edexcel and Pearson the same?
Yes. Edexcel is a product brand from Pearson. BTEC, EDI and LCCI are also product brands from Pearson. The business unit within Pearson that was known as Edexcel is now Pearson Qualification Services.
Why are Edexcel past papers locked?
The most recent set of papers and marks for each qualification will generally be locked by the exam board and only available for secure download by exam centres. This is so schools can use the most recent set of exam papers for mock exams and not worry that anyone has seen them beforehand.
Is Edexcel harder than Cambridge?
Both the exams are considered to be of the same difficulty level over all with differences in opinion regarding subject wise difficulty. An example being that, CIE has a reputation for being easier than Edexcel for English, and harder for maths.
Is an Igcse harder than GCSE?
The GCSE is considered more rigorous because the rules are more stringent, such as the fact that students can only sit for the GCSE exams in June and resits can be taken in November each year. Therefore, the IGCSE is considered “easier” due to its flexible nature.
How do exam papers get leaked?
The sources of leaks could be the people who set the question paper, someone has access to printiing and/or handling, distribution of question papers are some of the sources of leaks.
Is Pearson qualification Recognised?
International Progression and Recognition. Our international Pearson career-focussed qualifications are recognised by a range of organisations around the world, including employers, professional bodies, higher education institutions and governments.
Is Edexcel Recognised in USA?
Pearson Edexcel IALs are recognised by US universities including: Yale, Columbia, Cornell, Dartmouth College, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and California Institute of Technology (Caltech).
What happens if GCSE papers are leaked?
“If this year’s GCSE results are being based on leaked exam papers then the whole system for centre-assessed grades is not working and the results will be completely unreliable.”
Is Edexcel or CIE better?
CIE is the Cambridge International Examination and EDEXCEL is offered by a subsidiary of the Pearson publishing company. Both examinations are highly respected and have equal value in regard to further studies or employment.
Which is better AQA or Edexcel?
The AQA papers are equally weighted, putting less pressure on students to do better in one than the other. Edexcel’s two papers are split 40%/60% and have a greater emphasis on persuasive and instructional writing. Edexcel offer students a choice of writing questions on both papers.
Do universities accept IGCSE UK?
Yes, both IGCSEs and GCSEs are accepted for entry to universities in the UK.