INTERNATIONAL GCSE - Edexcel

INTERNATIONAL GCSE

English Language (Specification A) (9-1)

SPECIFICATION

Pearson Edexcel International GCSE in English Language (Specification A) (4EA1)

For first teaching September 2016 First examination June 2018 Issue 3

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Summary of Pearson Edexcel International GCSE in English Language A specification Issue 3 changes

Summary of changes made between previous issue and this current issue

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In section Pearson Edexcel International GCSE English Anthology: Setting the

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question, the following bullet point has been removed as this guidance does

not correspond with the task type:

? Consider any two texts about children. How are they similar? How do they differ?

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Contents

1 About this specification

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Specification updates

1

Using this specification

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Qualification aims and objectives

2

Why choose Pearson Edexcel qualifications?

3

Why choose Pearson Edexcel International GCSE in English

Language (Specification A)?

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2 Qualification at a glance

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Component overview

6

Assessment objectives and weightings

9

3 Anthology texts at a glance

10

4 English Language (Specification A) Content

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Component 1: Non-fiction Texts and Transactional

Writing (examined)

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Component 2: Poetry and Prose Texts and Imaginative

Writing (examined)

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Component 3: Poetry and Prose Texts and Imaginative

Writing (non-examined assessment)

15

Assignment setting

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Assignment taking

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Assignment marking

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Assessment Grids

20

Security and backups

24

Further information

24

Spoken Language endorsement (optional)

25

The optional spoken language endorsement for Pearson Edexcel

International GCSE in English Language (Specification A)

25

Guidance on making and submitting recordings

27

5 Assessment information

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Assessment requirements

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Assessment objectives and weightings

30

Relationship of assessment objectives to units

30

Breakdown of Assessment Objectives and raw marks

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6 Administration and general information

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Entries

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Access arrangements, reasonable adjustments, special

consideration and malpractice

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Language of assessment

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Access arrangements

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Reasonable adjustments

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Special consideration

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Further information

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Candidate malpractice

34

Staff/centre malpractice

34

Awarding and reporting

35

Student recruitment and progression

35

Prior learning and other requirements

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Progression

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Appendices

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Appendix 1: Codes

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Appendix 2: Non-examined assessment authentication sheet 40

Appendix 3: Spoken Language Endorsement Assessment

record sheet

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Appendix 4: Pearson World-Class Qualification design principles 43

Appendix 5: Transferable skills

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The need for transferable skills

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Appendix 6: Glossary

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1 About this specification

The Pearson Edexcel International GCSE in English Language (Specification A) is part of a suite of International GCSE qualifications offered by Pearson. This qualification is not accredited or regulated by any UK regulatory body. This specification includes the following key features: Structure: the Pearson Edexcel International GCSE in English Language (Specification A) is a linear qualification. All components must be taken at the end of the course of study. Content: features a relevant, updated and engaging selection of texts ranging from British heritage to modern international. Assessment: choice of a 100% external assessment, or a 60% external examination and 40% internal non-examined assessment option. Students may also complete the optional Spoken Language Endorsement. Please see page 25, for more details. Approach: building a foundation for students wishing to progress to Pearson Edexcel AS and Advanced Level in English Language, or equivalent qualifications.

Specification updates

This specification is Issue 3 and is valid for the Edexcel International GCSE examination from 2018. If there are any significant changes to the specification Pearson will inform centres. Changes will also be posted on our website. For more information please visit qualifications.

Using this specification

This specification has been designed to give guidance to teachers and encourage effective delivery of the qualification. Depth and breadth of content: teachers should use the full range of content and all the assessment objectives given in Section 4: English Language (Specification A) Content.

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Qualification aims and objectives

The aims and objectives of this qualification are to enable students to: ? read a wide range of texts fluently and with good understanding ? read critically and use knowledge gained from wide reading to inform and improve their

own writing ? write effectively and coherently using Standard English appropriately ? use grammar correctly, punctuate and spell accurately ? acquire and apply a wide vocabulary alongside knowledge and understanding of

grammatical terminology, and linguistic conventions for reading, writing and spoken language ? listen to and understand spoken language, and use spoken Standard English effectively. Spoken language will be reported as a separate grade on the student's certificate.

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