This update contains useful information, news and advice for Edexcel Geography teachers including guidance on how to submit A level Geography samples online and updated GCSE Geography textbooks.
Geography in the News aims to stimulate discussion about the relevance of geography to our lives and its importance in helping us to make sense of the world around us. In this edition we have selected an article exploring the potential impacts of the proposed Chinese mega dam in Tibet and its impact on future international relations.
China’s next mega dam: Progress or disaster?
This links to: Edexcel A Level Geography Topic 5 The Water Cycle and Water Insecurity
We're publishing new editions of our GCSE Geography textbooks for each specification in April 2025.
Pearson Edexcel (9-1) GCSE Geography 2nd edition will give you access to the newest, and most up-to-date textbook available. The updated book will reflect the most current data and world events, with fully updated contemporary case studies, and aims to support all students to become confident and engaged geographers.
Keep an eye out for more information and samples later this term!
You do not have to purchase Pearson published resources in order to deliver Pearson Edexcel qualifications. Other publishers are available.
This update contains a summary of how to submit A level Geography NEA marks and samples in Summer 2025. It includes guidance on how to submit your marks and samples online, a reminder of the deadlines, the materials you need to submit, and lots of other useful advice and links.
It's around now that you might need help with understanding how to prepare your students for Geography A and B and A level Paper 3. We have recorded training for all three below. There are three videos available to watch in the YouTube carousel below (scroll right to see all three videos)
A copy of the training materials is available below:
The entry deadline for International GCSE and International A level is 21 March 2025.
UK GCSE and A level Geography entry deadline has now passed and late entries will be charged.
The Provisional timetables for Summer 2026 has been available on our Provisional timetables web page from Monday 3rd February.
Deadline for feedback is Friday 21st March. Please send any feedback to timetables@pearson.com.
| Date | Activity |
|---|---|
| 21 March | Entry deadline for May/June exams for International qualifications |
| 10 April | Advance Information (pre-release) for IAL Geography Unit 4 May/June |
| 15 May | Deadline for submission of A level Geography NEA mark and sample |
| 15 May | Deadline for submission of Fieldwork Statement |
| 14 August | A level results day |
| 21 August | GCSE results day |
