Are you looking for the best English qualifications for your students? Whether you're teaching English Language, ESL, or Literature, or exploring new options, this webinar is designed to help you make informed, confident choices.

Join us for this exclusive session tailored for English teachers, where we’ll break down the key differences between Pearson Edexcel’s four International GCSE English language qualifications and guide you through the teaching pathways, assessment models, and support resources available.

During this session our subject advisor will walk you through the unique features of each English subject:

• English as a Second Language (ESL): Designed for students developing English proficiency, with a strong emphasis on the four skills: listening, reading, writing, and speaking. 
• English Language A: A rigorous, skills-based approach to reading and writing, aligned with UK GCSE standards—ideal for academically focused learners who enjoy engaging with the fiction and non-fiction texts in our anthology.
• English Language B: for students looking for a single exam based on unseen texts aligned to UK GCSE.
• English Literature: A rich exploration of literary texts, fostering critical thinking and appreciation of works from Shakespeare to contemporary poetry.

Find out:

• How each qualification supports progression to further study
• Modular versus linear assessment options 
• Ways to connect with a global community of English educators.

Whether you're already teaching one of these qualifications or considering a different option for your students, this session will help you compare specifications, understand assessment formats, and discover the latest teaching resources to help you make the right choice to get started.

Who should attend:

This session is ideal for:

• English teachers at international or bilingual schools
• Heads of English departments reviewing curriculum options
• Academic coordinators or school leaders exploring Pearson qualifications
• New educators looking to understand the differences between English A, B, ESL, and Literature
• Anyone considering a switch or expansion in their English subject offering.

About our presenter:

Clare Haviland: Subject Advisor – English

In her role as English Subject Advisor at Pearson Edexcel, Clare Haviland supports teachers in their delivery of Pearson Edexcel English qualifications in both the UK and internationally, offering 1-1 consultations, training and support with teaching resources.

Her outreach work includes supporting events in local schools through Inspiring the Future and serving as a secondary governor. 

Prior to taking up this role in 2011 she was involved with secondary education in London for over a decade, teaching English in large, non-selective, 11-18 secondary schools, and holding a comprehensive range of additional responsibilities, and serving as a primary governor.

Previously, she taught English and study skills to under- and post-graduate international students, preparing them for study at UK universities. Additionally, she taught English in Malawi, and English as a Foreign and Second Language to adults and high school students in Switzerland for several years.