International GCSEs Geography (2017)

We are the first exam board to offer onscreen exams. Technology is advancing, learning is evolving, and so is assessment, with students across the world taking onscreen exams for Pearson Edexcel International GCSE (9-1) Geography from May 2024.

We believe in creating assessments that encourage progress, enable access and inclusion, and enrich learning. And together with the education community, we’re focused on choosing where and how we best use technology to positively impact assessments and the lives of learners. Onscreen exams are available for both modular and linear routes. 

For International GCSE (9-1) Geography we offer a choice of linear or modular assessment. The linear route is where exams are taken at the end of the programme of study. The modular route breaks the journey into units with an exam at the end of each unit. Whichever route you choose, the exams take the same amount of time, teachers spend the same amount of time teaching, and everyone has the best chance of success at international GCSE. Pearson Edexcel are the only awarding organisation to offer a modular approach for International GCSE and International AS/A Level. 

Modular International GCSE (9-1) Geography is available for first teaching from 2023 and first assessment from May/June 2024. 

*The modular assessment route is only available to schools outside of the UK (United Kingdom)

Our subject advisors are on hand to help with any subject-specific queries you may have and are available to support your educators throughout the year. They provide fast, reliable help and aim to answer all emailed questions within 48 hours and resolve 90% of issues phoned in on the first call.

Email TeachingGeography@pearson.com or call +44 (0) 344 463 2535.

Question papers are clear and accessible for students of all abilities. Mark schemes are straightforward, so that the assessment requirements are clear.

Learners develop an understanding of the global diversity of different perspectives, beliefs and events, crucial to solving some of the world’s biggest problems, and for career success in the global workforce. 

The two-paper model allows students to focus on Physical and Human geography. The qualification tests knowledge and understanding, as well as analytical, evaluation and fieldwork skills in both papers. 

We have provided teachers with the option to localise content through the fieldwork element of the qualification. 

Pearson Edexcel International GCSE (9–1) Geography is designed to offer a broad equivalent standard to Pearson’s regulated Edexcel GCSE qualification. This ensures that Pearson Edexcel International GCSEs (9–1) are recognised globally and provide learners with the same progression routes as GCSEs. 

Pearson Edexcel International GCSE Geography qualifications enable successful progression to A Level and beyond. Through our worldclass qualification development process, we have consulted with International Advanced Level and A Level teachers, as well as university professors, to validate the appropriateness of this qualification including the content, skills and assessment structure.