Why choose a British education?
Chosen more than any other curriculum
Over 160 countries worldwide offer their learners a British international curriculum pathway. UK and International A levels are the most popular qualifications in the world, recognised globally and offered by 34% of international schools with a 16 to 18 provision, compared to just 26% who offer an IB pathway1.
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A worldwide reputation for quality
British qualifications are assessed by exams at GCSE and A level and regulated according to national standards to ensure learners have in-depth knowledge of each subject at each stage.
It is this rigour that leads to the British system being widely recognised as the gold standard for education by universities, employers and educators around the world.
A passport to the world's top universities
University admissions officers consistently rate A levels best for developing in-depth subject knowledge and expertise (81% compared to 79% for the IB Diploma). Learners with British qualifications are highly valued, not only by British universities, but by universities worldwide.
British qualifications are recognised and accepted for entry by more leading universities than the IB Diploma programme.
Globally recognised international qualifications
British qualifications don’t limit you to British universities!
Pearson Edexcel International GCSE and International A level qualifications are most closely aligned to the British education system and are accepted for entry to more than 650 leading universities worldwide.
In Europe, Pearson Edexcel International and UK A levels are accepted by every university in Germany, all 14 research universities in the Netherlands, and the top universities in the Republic of Ireland and Switzerland.
Creating a world-class British international school
Case study: Willow Schools, Algeria
Willow School's founders were driven by a shared vision of providing a world-class education in Algeria. Recognising a significant gap for British international schools in Algeria, they aspired to create an institution that would offer children exposure to global standards while preserving Algerian cultural values.
Your British curriculum journey with Pearson Edexcel
When you choose Pearson Edexcel International A levels, you are choosing a high quality, modern world British international curriculum, with a proven heritage. Renowned across the world for their academic excellence, our globally recognised qualifications provide a passport to the most prestigious universities in Europe, Americas, Asia and around the world.
More than 3.4 million students study our qualifications worldwide and our International A levels and BTECs are recognised by leading universities across the world. Through our work with higher education stakeholders and employers, we ensure qualifications equip learners with the skills they need to enhance their employability.
iProgress for every stage of learning
iProgress is our international academic pathway based on the latest UK national curriculum. It delivers a consistent learning journey for students aged 3 to 19 with fully integrated curriculum support, teaching and learning resources and assessment via our world recognised Pearson Edexcel iPrimary, iLower Secondary, International GCSE and International A level qualifications.
For international learners aged 3 to 19 years
iPrimary
Our iPrimary programme provides young learners with an international education based on the latest UK national curriculum in Maths, English, Science, Computing and Global Citizenship.
iLowerSecondary
Our iLowerSecondary programme provides students with an international education based on the latest UK national curriculum in Maths, English, Science, Computing and Global Citizenship.
International GCSE
Our modular and linear International GCSEs are equivalent to UK GCSEs and are studied in over 117 countries. They provide learners with the skills and knowledge they need to progress to International A levels, onto university and employment.
International A levels
Designed for students who want to progress to the world's top universities, IALs use a flexible modular approach with exams are taken at the end of each unit of study or throughout the programme of study when students feel prepared and ready.