International Schools Blog

Pearson Edexcel international qualifications are recognised and accepted for entry by universities all over the world. Each year, we conduct a survey among international school leavers to understand where their Pearson Edexcel international qualifications are taking them. 

In July 2025, students from MAZ International School, Malaysia demonstrated how a strong curriculum and dedicated mentorship can nurture students’ potential. Competing against thousands of peers nationwide, five teams of young innovators won judges over with their creativity and technical skills in two prestigious artificial intelligence (AI) competitions hosted by Sunway University and Monash University in Malaysia. 

We know international schools all around the world want science qualifications that are rigorous, fair, and recognised by top universities. Assessing practical skills through written papers offers distinct advantages for international students over live practical exams and provides a cost-effective alternative to live practical exams without disadvantaging students in university admissions.

In may seem like a cliche but in today’s rapidly evolving world, the landscape of education and assessment is changing to keep pace with shifting societal and economic demands. As global economies become more interconnected and technology reshapes the nature of work, education and qualifications must adapt to equip more students with the skills and knowledge necessary for success in a new world. This means moving away from a one-size-fits-all approach and towards systems that prioritise student choice, flexibility, and personalisation.

In today’s education landscape, schools are increasingly seeking ways to equip students with not just academic qualifications, but also the skills demanded by universities and employers, along with the mindset to thrive and lead in a complex, fast-changing world.

Alongside The Exhibition Game: TOK in the World, the intention of this blog post, written by Sue Bastian, is to help students prepare for their TOK Internal Assessment.

Students and parents need clear guidance when it comes to university admissions. We are pleased to share updates on our partnership with the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) – an essential body that evaluates academic qualifications for university admissions in India.

In today’s globalised world, an international curriculum provides students with the academic rigour, adaptability and skills required for success at prestigious universities. Within this context, the British international curriculum offered by Pearson Edexcel is highly regarded for its structured approach, depth of subject knowledge, and emphasis on critical thinking.

Dr Emma Mitchell, co-author of Physics for the IB Diploma Programme, explains how to use teacher-led questions to build understanding in the IB DP Physics classroom.

In 2022 the MacLeod family from Alberta, Canada contacted Pearson’s CEO, Andy Bird after seeing him on a news programme talking about our qualifications being 'location agnostic' and that anyone could sit a Pearson exam, wherever they were in the world.