Pearson Edexcel Certificate

General introduction

The Pearson Edexcel International Certificate system includes iPrimary (International Primary), iLowerSecondary (International Lower Secondary), and International GCSE (International General Certificate of Secondary Education). These are academic qualifications under the iProgress certification system designed for international students aged 5 to 16 years. They are top international certifications at the secondary level, awarded by Pearson Edexcel, the largest examination and certification body in the UK, which is part of Pearson International Education Group.

While the iPrimary certificate helps primary school students prepare a solid foundation for continuing with the iLowerSecondary program, the International GCSE is the next achievement that demonstrates students are ready to pursue advanced academic programs in the future.

With advantages equivalent to the GCSE qualifications of UK students, the International GCSE opens up numerous opportunities for students to access universities around the world. Specifically, in addition to over 50 universities in the UK, many universities worldwide accept both GCSE and International GCSE (English subject) as part of their English language proficiency assessment.

Moreover, the Pearson Edexcel International GCSE is also an important preparatory step for students to achieve higher-level qualifications such as International A-Levels, enabling them to apply to prestigious universities like the University of Oxford, University of Cambridge, University of Toronto, University of British Columbia, and the Group of Eight universities in Australia (including the University of Melbourne, Monash University, University of Queensland, University of Sydney, and University of New South Wales), along with many other institutions worldwide.