November 2025 Results

GCSE

Results day: 8 January 2026

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Int GCSE

Results day: 22 January 2026

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Updated question summaries and exemplars

GCSE

Access the updated question summaries (with Edexcel Online login).

From mid-February you will be able to access exemplars from this exam series.

Int GCSE

Access the updated question summaries (with Edexcel Online login).
 

A reminder that we replaced some of the online sources named in the initial pre-release with sources that did not require a subscription.

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If you have questions not covered by the materials and guidance documents, please submit them by 16 January 2026.

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Creating a new chapter for GCSE English

'This is Lit' is a new book club for KS4 students designed to celebrate the best of 21st-century literature during The National Year of Reading 2026.

Following the DfE's announcements on plans for curriculum reform, now is the perfect time to explore a new chapter for GCSE English and to discover contemporary British writers whose work could shape the subject for years to come.

Find out more and get involved

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'The Tempest' in context, 3 February 16:00–17:20. Free livestreamed CPD
for teachers of Years 10–13 by the British Library

Join Professor Emma Smith and teacher and author Michael Donkor to delve into the thorny role of magic in The Tempest, from theatrical spectacle and romance to colonial power and exploitation of the natural world. They'll offer close analysis, critical perspectives and contextual insights, drawing on the British Library's Discovering Literature collection.

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Access the British Library's Discovering Literature resources

Free resources from the Lit in Colour Teacher Conference 2025

Explore this hub of resources from the September 2025 conference, which aimed to deepen teachers' subject knowledge and strengthen their practice when teaching texts by authors of colour in Britain. Hosted by Penguin Books, in collaboration with the British Library.

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Get an overview of the questions set over eight series with our new question summaries (Edexcel Online login required).

Want to understand how Pearson’s IALs compare with those of other awarding organisations?

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January exam series

We wish all students sitting exams in January every success.

Access the exam timetable for January 2026

Are you teaching ‘Klara and the Sun’?

Article on delivery

Read this great article by Cassie Martin on her experiences of delivering ‘Klara’ and how to approach the teaching of the context of the novel (Edexcel Online account required).

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The first exemplars for ‘Klara and the Sun’ have arrived!

We’re happy to share (with Edexcel Online) a set of pre-first assessment exemplar responses to the specimen paper questions to help with those of you using these as mock questions.

Our thanks to the school that collaborated with us on these.

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Help Shape the Future of Pearson international English Qualifications!
We’re inviting educators to take part in research that will help shape a brand-new International English qualification designed for post-16 learners. Your experience and insights will play a key role in creating something that truly supports teachers and learners at International AS Level.

About General English
A General English qualification builds strong, practical language skills for real world success. It focuses on key language skills in everyday and academic contexts, rather than literary study. The aim is to help learners communicate confidently, think critically and prepare for further study or work.

What participation looks like
Taking part is easy. We’ll set up a short call on Microsoft Teams to hear your thoughts and experiences teaching English at International GCSE and/or post-16 level. We’ll talk about what works well, where the challenges are, and what would help your learners thrive.

If you would like to take part, please complete the short form by February 2026.

Want to understand how Pearson’s Int GCSEs compare with those offered by other awarding organisations?

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From the June 2026 series, we’ll be asking you to submit a slightly larger sample for moderation for International GCSE, A level and Entry Level Certificate qualifications.

This change is designed to make moderation smoother and reduce the need for additional sample requests later in the year.

Find out more about the larger sample size

GCSE

Don’t miss the spring networks and Hollie Barnes-Lomax’s ‘Resetting the Curriculum' session.

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A level English Literature

Shakespeare and Other Drama: in January, get detailed delivery guidance on moving students from L3 to Ls 4 and 5.

Unseen Poetry and ‘Poems of the Decade’: in March, look at how to strengthen students’ skills in the reading of poetry and improving writing in exam conditions to meet the assessment objectives effectively.

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International A level

Component-by-component delivery training for IAL Language and Literature in January and February.

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Functional Skills 

Don’t miss drop-in clinics in February and March:

Standardising Internal Assessments
English Writing

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