International GCSE Religious Studies entry codes update

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Wed Dec 06 11:25:00 UTC 2023

This includes some updated information regarding the changes to entry codes within International GCSE Religious Studies

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Changes to 2024 entry codes for International GCSE Religious Studies Paper 2

We have introduced six separate entry codes for International GCSE Religious Studies Paper 2 from the June 2024 series onwards.

This means that when making student entries for May/June 2024 for Paper 2, centres will now need to select the entry code that aligns to their chosen religion in Paper 2, and students will receive a smaller paper booklet with only questions aligned to that module.

This will benefit all students as it means they will only receive the exam paper booklet they need for that option and will no longer need to search through 56 pages of questions to identify the sections and questions relevant to them. We hope this will provide a better assessment experience for all students, as there will no longer be any chance of accidentally answering questions on the ‘wrong’ religion.

The change to entry codes will not affect your teaching or your students’ learning in any way. This new approach to making entries is designed to more directly reflect the way the qualification is taught. The change is purely an administrative one and has no impact on the content of the specification.

A further environmental benefit of this approach is the reduction of unnecessary printing and shipping of paper through reducing the size of the examination booklets by approximately 80%.

The new entry codes for International GCSE Religious Studies and International GCSE Religious Studies (Modular) can be found on our website. Please do take a look at this information.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Why has this change been made?

Will the change to entry codes affect the content of the specification?

Does the change to entry codes affect Paper 1?

When does the change take effect?

Where can I get information about the new codes?

The new codes are included in the base data and are listed in red in the information manual. Please scroll down the pages in the manual to find the subject.

6 - International GCSE - Pearson Qualifications Information Manual 2023/24 (PDF | 247.6 KB)

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Please note, each option code gives the code for the religion and the name of the religion e.g.

Entry codes for Linear Religious Studies International GCSE

Entry	Option	Title
4RS1	A	Religious Studies (Paper 1) & (Paper 2: Buddhism)
4RS1	B	Religious Studies (Paper 1) & (Paper 2: Christianity)
4RS1	C	Religious Studies (Paper 1) & (Paper 2: Hinduism)
4RS1	D	Religious Studies (Paper 1) & (Paper 2: Islam)
4RS1	E	Religious Studies (Paper 1) & (Paper 2: Judaism)
4RS1	F	Religious Studies (Paper 1) & (Paper 2: Sikhism)

Entry codes for Modular Religious Studies International GCSE

Entry	Option	Title
4WRS1		Religious Studies (Unit 1)
4WRS1	A	Religious Studies (Unit 2) Buddhism
4WRS1	B	Religious Studies (Unit 2) Christianity
4WRS1	C	Religious Studies (Unit 2) Hinduism
4WRS1	D	Religious Studies (Unit 2) Islam
4WRS1	E	Religious Studies (Unit 2) Judaism
4WRS1	F	Religious Studies (Unit 2) Sikhism

When is the deadline to change option codes if a candidate has already been entered for the qualification?

The deadline to change option codes is 22 April 2024. Here is an explanation of late entry fees:

After the entry deadline, late fees will be incurred. From the late fee date, the entry (subject or unit) fee is doubled. The entry fee is trebled from the high late fee date. Amendment fees will be charged if you change a subject/unit option or tier from the high late fee date. You will not incur a fee for changing candidate details (such as name amendments) unless a certificate has been issued. Amendment fees are usually double the cost of a unit or subject entry fee (in addition to the original entry fee)