International A level and International GCSE update June 2017
Read the latest information on International A Level and International GCSE Accounting, including key dates, latest news and training events.
International GCSE Accounting
Qualification News
Online exam results will be released as follows:
June Exam Series
- 23 August 2017 (released to Centres)
- 24 August 2017 (released to candidates)
Free sample of our new Edexcel International GCSE (9-1) textbook
You now have access to a free sample for evaluation purposes.
The sample includes: Cover (front and back), title page, table of contents/course structure and a chunk of content.
Advance copies of the Student Book
A full copy of the Student Book will be made available online, in advance of publication, for customers who place early firm orders. This will enable you to start planning and early term teaching, in advance of receiving the printed books. These will be online flick-books, not downloadable PDFs.
On publication of the books, the advance copy will be removed, and the URL will redirect you to the title home page.
Register for an advanced copy of Edexcel International GCSE (9-1) Accounting textbook
Free access to scripts (ATS) for summer 2017
Our Access to Script (ATS) services provide copies of your candidates' marked exam papers. Scripts do not have examiner annotation on them.
The marked script shows how a student has answered compared to what they have been taught. The Principal Examiner's Report and the exemplars demonstrate how the mark scheme is applied.
This service will be available for the International A Level and International GCSE in Accounting.
You will be able to view and download scripts which have been marked free of charge, after the summer 2017 results have been published in August, from our self-service portal.
Availability of self-service portal
The Self-Service Portal will be available until the final post-results deadline for each exam series:
- Summer 2017 - Thursday 28 September 2017
- November 2017 - Thursday 15 February 2018.
You should save and/or print any scripts that you need for teaching and learning purposes before the post-results deadline.
The JCQ's post-results services guide for summer and November 2017 has more information on deadlines.
More information about the free scripts service
You will be emailed more information about the free script service shortly, but you can access the 'Access to scripts self-service portal guide' and our post-results pages.
Candidate consent
You will need to obtain candidate consent before requesting script copies, as per section 6.2.1 of the JCQ's post-results services guide. Candidate consent can only be obtained after results have been published.
Reminder: International GCSE in Accounting is not available for UK centres
Training
Two online Getting Ready to Teach events have been organised to support you in preparing to deliver the new International GCSE in Accounting (9-1) 4AC1 specification for the first teaching in 2017, first assessment 2019.
Each online 2 hour event will:
- consider the structure and content of the new specification, and explore possible teaching and delivery strategies
- explore the question papers and mark schemes for Paper 1 and Paper 2
- provide information about the new 9-1 grading scale
- provide information about the support available to guide you through these changes.
This event can count as 2 hours of Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
25 July 2017, 8am-10am (Code: 16IOAB06/01)
26 July 2017, 2pm-4pm (Code: 16IOAB06/02)
Getting Ready to Teach the Pearson Edexcel International GCSE in Accounting (9-1) (4AC1)
There are two additional training sessions organised for:
Bangladesh, Dhaka 9 August 2017, 10am - 4pm
Nicosia 21 October 2017, 10am - 3.30pm
These free 5 hour face to face events are designed to support you in preparing for the delivery of the new International GCSE in Accounting specification for first teaching from 2017, first assessment 2019.
International GCSE (9-1) Grading Scale Explained
If you haven’t seen it yet, check out our video, which explains how the new 9-1 grading scale works. We’ve also created school and parent guides to support you to understand the new 9-1 grading scale and how it compares to the current A*-G grading scale.
See our video explaining International GCSE (9-1) grading scale
International A Level Accounting
Qualification News
Online exam results will be released as follows:
June Exam Series
- 23 August 2017 (released to Centres)
- 24 August 2017 (released to candidates)
Free access to scripts (ATS) for summer 2017
(See section above under International GCSE for more information)
Training Pages
Two free online events have been organised to provide feedback on the International A Level in Accounting June 2017 series.
During the training you will:
- receive feedback on the performance of candidates in the January and May/June 2017 examination
- consider the variation of candidates’ performance on different questions and explore reasons why performance varies
- discuss the Examiner’s Report
- address common issues and FAQs
11 October 2017, 8am-10am (code: 17IOAB02/01)
8 November 2017, 2pm-4pm (code: 17IOAB02/02)
We already have our Pearson’s progress to university website which provides helpful guides, blogs and information on making the next step to university.
Do you know about our Progression Plus Facebook Channel?I just wanted to update you on the social media activity we are undertaking to support you, your students and their parents relating to progression opportunities for students with Edexcel qualifications through our Progression Plus Facebook channel. |
Facts about our Facebook page to date:
- 222.5k followers
- Increase of 44k followers in 12 months
- 66% of our Facebook followers are aged 18-24.
- 31% are female.
- Top 5 countries for followers are Myanmar, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Egypt and Indonesia.
What do our Facebook audience like?
Student content - We focus on original content by sourcing many student and graduate blogs.
University content
Find out more about the opportunities, challenges and advice that our student/graduate bloggers have identified. Every blog produced is of use. Some are not necessarily Accounting related but provide useful information about, for example, how to choose a university course, what it is like studying in two different countries and preparing for life after university.
This year we wanted to supplement the student perspective with university perspectives too. Andrew Hood from the University of South Wales gives some great guidance in his first blog this month. In a couple of weeks we will also have a similar feature for Canada and many more of these blogs are planned for the future.
Topical news and Pearson resources
We also know that you and your students love a good university rankings story – so we keep our eyes peeled for good news stories that we can share with you.
What’s next?
We have a robust content plan prepared and look forward to keeping you informed – but don’t forget to like our Facebook page to follow our content and share relevant posts with your students and colleagues.
Comparison of International A Level with A Level
IAL Study Guides for the UK
‘How to study in the UK’ and 'How to study in Canada', containing information and advice on how to apply to universities in these countries.
New Resources Planned for International A Level Accounting
Accounting IAS Student Book (print and digital) |
Q1/Q2 2018 |
Accounting IAL Student Book (print and digital) |
Q1 2019 |
Accounting Online Teacher Resource Pack |
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Stay in touch with information from your new Accounting subject advisor
Bernadette also has a new Twitter account @PearsonAccFin. This has been established for teachers to obtain and exchange support, information, suggested resources, etc.