International July Update
With results days now in sight, this is a key moment to get organised and feel prepared for what August will bring. In this update, you will find clear guidance, important reminders and practical support to help you navigate results days with confidence.
Results-Ready
Results days will be here sooner than you think. Set up ResultsPlus now so you’re ready to review your students’ performance as soon as results are released.
Use ResultsPlus to understand your students’ performance
ResultsPlus gives you a clear breakdown of how your students performed in Pearson Edexcel exams and BTEC external assessments at:
- student level
- class level
- cohort level.
YouTube library of training events
You can find recordings of past events and pre-recorded training for Pearson Edexcel International GCSE ICT, Computer Science and International A Level IT here.
This playlist contains past training events for the International GCSE ICT, Computer Science and International A Level IT Specifications.
General Qualifications Bulletin International
The Pearson General Qualifications Bulletin brings together all the key information and updates you need to know about our general qualifications, for both UK and International schools. We'll provide a summary of the latest news and developments with links to pages where you can find more detail.
iG ICT - International GCSE ICT
Results days
| Exam Session | Results to Centre | Results to Students |
|---|---|---|
| Summer 2026 | 19 August 2026 | 20 August 2026 |
Grade Boundaries
You can access grade boundaries on our website from results day. In addition to the official grade boundaries that are produced at subject level, we will also be providing notional grade boundaries at paper level. These can help you mark and assess future mocks.
Availability of Question Papers, Mark Schemes and Examiner Reports
Exam materials from the 2026 exam series will be made available on our website (secure download) on the following dates:
| Assessment materials | Date of availability on website |
|---|---|
| Question Papers | 23 June 2026 |
| Mark Schemes | 21 July 2026 |
| GCSE Examiner Reports | 25 August 2026 (available on ResultsPlus from Results Day) |
iG CS - International GCSE Computer Science
Results
| Exam Session | Results to Centre | Results to Students |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 19 August 2026 | 20 August 2026 |
Grade Boundaries
You can access grade boundaries on our website from results day. In addition to the official grade boundaries that are produced at subject level, we will also be providing notional grade boundaries at paper level. These can help you mark and assess future mocks.
Availability of Question Papers, Mark Schemes and Examiner Reports
Exam materials from the 2026 exam series will be made available on our website (secure download) on the following dates:
| Assessment materials | Date of availability on website |
|---|---|
| Question Papers | 23 June 2026 |
| Mark Schemes | 21 July 2026 |
| GCSE Examiner Reports | 25 August 2026 (available on ResultsPlus from Results Day) |
IAL CS - International A Level Computer Science
This training focuses on the teaching of the course and will give you an understanding of the content of the qualification and how to cover it and how to plan the course, with a more detailed look at how assessments are structured where you will look at exam questions and understand how these have been marked so you can use this to inform your teaching
In this training, delegates will;
- Explore the content of the qualification and how to plan the course,
- Understand the Assessment Objectives for the qualification,
- Understand the mark schemes and use them when marking exemplars,
- Explore student exemplars and mark according to mark schemes,
- Discuss strategies for teaching content to try and make sure students can access questions targeting different assessment objectives,
- Review the support Pearson offers,• Discuss best practice and share ideas with other teachers
We are thrilled to announce the launch of our brand-new Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Level (IAL) Computer Science qualification, accompanying Student Books and teacher training, designed for first teaching in September 2026.
See free resources on our qualifications website
We presented a launch event to many interested teachers and international centres please wath this event if you can.
To support teaching and learning, we've developed new International Advanced Level (IAL) Computer Science Student Books, with a strong focus on linking content to the key learning objectives, skills development, and exam preparation.
International Advanced Level Computer Science Student Book
IAL IT - International A Level Information Technology
We’re looking for a Principal Examiner for IAL IT, units – WIT11 and WIT13.
What you’ll do:
- Maintain standards and consistency across assessments
- Lead examiner standardisation and quality assurance
- Guide marking, awarding, and post-series reviews
- Support examiner teams and contribute to training
We’re looking for someone who:
- Is experienced in teaching and assessing this qualification
- Is a confident communicator and team leader
- Has a deep knowledge of Information Technology/Computer Science
- Is passionate about fairness, inclusion and continuous improvement
This role offers remote working, flexible hours and meaningful impact. If you’re ready to inspire learners and support high-quality assessment, we’d love to hear from you.
Results
| Exam Session | Results to Centre | Results to Students |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 12 August 2026 | 13 August 2026 |
Availability of Question Papers, Mark Schemes and Examiner Reports
Exam materials from the 2026 exam series will be made available on our website (secure download) on the following dates:
| Assessment materials | Date of availability on website |
|---|---|
| Question Papers | 30 June 2026 |
| Mark Schemes | 14 July 2026 |
| GCSE Examiner Reports | 18 August 2026 (available on ResultsPlus from Results Day) |
Join the team - become a Pearson Associate
Become an Examiner
An International GCSE Information & Communication Technology (2017 Specification) Examiner marks candidates’ responses in accordance with the pre-defined mark scheme, whilst adhering to conditions of recognition and examination procedures
A high level of subject knowledge is necessary in order to apply the mark scheme. Each examiner will receive an agreed allocation of scripts.
Subject advisor
Tim Brady
Computer Science and ICT Subject Advisor
