• Support for centres in the middle east
• Thinking of switching to Pearson? 
• Admin Support Guides 2026
• Live theatre evaluation confirmation
• Performing International plays teacher survey
• Drama and Theatre Facebook group
• Support and contact

Support for centres in the middle east

We know many centres are experiencing disruption due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, and we want to make it as easy as possible for you to stay informed.

If you have students taking our GCSE Drama or A Level Drama and Theatre qualifications please do get in touch with us by either emailing drama.assessment@pearson.com or via the Pearson Portal

For Component 2: we can offer two week extensions but please do get in touch if there are particular requirements to discuss. 

For Component 1: please let us know your particular circumstances and we will provide guidance accordingly.

Thinking of switching to Pearson? 

We have created helpful guides to support teachers when switching to Pearson for our GCSE Drama and A Level Drama and Theatre qualifications.

We will also be hosting two online events for teachers who are switching, or are considering switching, to Pearson:

GCSE Drama: Switching To Pearson – Tuesday 12th May (4pm-5.30pm) 

A Level Drama and Theatre: Switching to Pearson – Thursday 14th May (4pm-5.30pm) 

Please sign up to be informed when the events are available for registration.

Switching to Pearson: GCSE Drama and A Level Drama & Theatre – Fill in form 

Admin Support Guides 2026

The Administrative Support Guide is the go-to place for all the information and guidance your centre needs for administering the three Components successfully.

It contains:

• guidance on submitting your Component 1 work by 15th May
• a link to the Live Theatre Evaluation Confirmation Form
• guidance on how to use LWT
• contact details for your assessment team and Subject Advisor

Component 3 live theatre declaration

As part of the GCSE Drama and A Level Drama & Theatre qualifications, students are required to watch a live theatre performance as a member of a live audience. Centres are required to submit a Live Theatre Performance Confirmation Survey to confirm that this requirement has been met. 

You must submit a confirmation of visiting live theatre to us by 1st May in the year of assessment using this survey.
Please submit a form for each qualification being offered in your centre e.g. one for GCSE, one for A level.

Live Theatre Declaration form 2026

Performing International plays teacher survey

You are invited to take part in a research study about the teaching of plays originally written in languages other than English in UK Drama education. The purpose of the study is to understand current teaching practices, opportunities, and constraints around the use of international and translated plays in Drama teaching, and to explore teachers’ views on cultural and linguistic diversity in the curriculum.

International Plays survey

This anonymous survey explores the teaching of plays originally written in languages other than English in UK Drama education. It forms part of academic research into theatre translation, curriculum diversity, and cultural representation in education, by Dr Margherita Laera at the University of Kent. Dr Laera’s research forms the basis for an impact project, Performing International Plays, offering school workshops in partnership with Foreign Affairs theatre company.

More information can be found at Performing International Plays

Pearson Edexcel Drama and Theatre Facebook Group

Join the Pearson Edexcel Drama and Theatre Facebook Group

Support and contact

Please feel free to get in touch, if you require any help or support in your teaching and assessment of the qualifications.