Why Pearson?

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Trusted by millions of learners worldwide

We provide world class qualifications, assessments, and learning resources to international students all over the world to enable them to progress to university and enhance their global employability prospects.

Partnering with more than 6,500 schools, universities, and employers worldwide; at school level, we offer Pearson Edexcel International and UK qualifications to over 3.5 million students annually; at university level, we ensure Pearson Edexcel qualifications are recognised and accepted by universities all over the world; and with employers, we build skills into our qualifications at the outset, to ensure learners have the transferable skills alongside the knowledge they need to progress into the careers of their choice.

A qualifications heritage stretching back over 150 years

With a qualifications heritage that stretches back over 150 years, our qualifications are offered in 100 countries worldwide and we mark over 10 million exam scripts per year on behalf of the UK Department for Education.

Schools and students worldwide trust Pearson Edexcel because we are regulated by Ofqual, the qualifications and exams regulator in the UK, ensuring our exams follow carefully controlled procedures at every stage of development, delivery, marking and reporting, and retain their integrity and value. And, as the largest exam board in the UK, Pearson Edexcel regularly achieves the highest marking accuracy of all UK boards.

Our qualifications are offered in over 100 countries worldwide

We partner with 6,500+ schools, universities and employers

Over 3.5 million students take our qualifications globally each year

Marking over 10 million exam scripts per year for the UK DfE

We can help your international school achieve more

Female student holding a laptop — Globally recognised modular qualifications

We are the only awarding body to offer a modular route for both International A levels (IAL®) and International GCSEs as an alternative to the linear assessment route.

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Onscreen assessment for high stakes exams

We are proud to lead the way in onscreen assessment as the first awarding body to offer onscreen International GCSE and International A Level exams alongside traditional paper-based exams.

Learn more about onscreen assessment

Boy sitting in a classroom — Local consultants who support your vision

Your local Pearson consultant knows your country and will take time to get to know your school. They're always on hand to support you when you need them.

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Find out why international schools choose Pearson Edexcel

Learn more about our world-leading qualifications and hear what international schools around the world have to say about us and why they chose to partner with Pearson to deliver Pearson Edexcel international qualifications.

Why choose Pearson Edexcel?

Support for school leaders, educators, students and parents

Whether you’re a teacher inspiring achievement in the classroom, a parent supporting your child’s learning journey or a school owner seeking the best outcomes for your students, we can support you with our inspiring and proven products and services.