Science
International GCSE Physics Equations Support News
This update reproduces our letter to centres offering International GCSE Physics, Double Award Science and Single Award Science, regarding confirmation of our support for candidates regarding physics equations.
Decision on physics equation sheet announced
The UK Government's Department of Education has confirmed that students will not need to memorise formulae and equations for GCSE maths, physics and combined science (physics) for June 2025, 2026 and 2027.
For our International GCSE Physics, Science Double Award and Single Award (physics) papers we will follow the same approach as for UK qualifications for all series.
Pearson will continue to provide students with support materials in the form of a formulae sheet for International GCSE Physics, Science Double Award and Single Award (Physics) in 2025, 2026 and 2027. We will provide clean copies with their 2025, 2026 and 2027 exam papers.
This means the formulae sheet to be used in the 2025 exams will be the same as those used for exams in 2024. As such, students and teachers may access the exam boards’ 2024 sheets for practice purposes, if they wish. Please find links to download these below.
Subject advisor
Irine Muhiuddin and Tim Lawrence
UK and International Science
Subject updates
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April 2026 Teaching Science update
Welcome to the April Teaching Science Update.
This update includes key dates for Head Teacher declaration forms, the A level Biology A pre-release article for summer exams, training events such as a BTEC briefing on Level 2 and Level 3 reforms in England, Paper 3 preparation networks for A level Chemistry and Physics, new A level Physics switching guides for Pearson Edexcel, and other qualifications news to keep you informed.
Best wishes,
Irine Muhiuddin
Science Subject Advisor
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International Science Qualification News April 2026
Hello colleagues,
Welcome to your April update for teachers of International Science qualifications! This update has information on the scientific article for IAL biology, an invitation to take part in research for IAL biology and chemistry teachers, news of support for centres affected by the conflict in the Middle East, a UCAS consultation which may be of interest to those in the UK, and recordings of recent 'preparing for our exams' training!
As ever, don't hesitate to get in touch if I can help in any way - why not book a Teams call with me (follow the link below) if it would be helpful to talk something over?
Best wishes,
Tim Lawrence
Pearson Edexcel Subject Advisor for International Science Qualifications