Science
Edexcel Online and Multi-Factor Authentication
This update provides information about Edexcel Online and Multi-Factor Authentication to ensure teachers are able to access the documents and systems they require over the summer results period.
Multi-factor Authentication
On 19 June 2023 we wrote to all registered Edexcel Online account holders, advising that we had introduced Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) as an additional layer of security to help protect your centre and learner data.
While a lot of users have now accessed Edexcel Online (EOL) and successfully gone through the MFA process, we are aware that other users may not use EOL and other related systems on a regular basis, and the next time they try and log in is on a learner results day.
To make your results days as easy as possible, if you are a user that will need to access any of the following systems during the summer results period, please log into these now to check you can access them successfully.
You can find additional support for multi-factor authentication in our dedicated customer support article: Accessing Pearson Services Using Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). We also have these troubleshooting steps.
If you need support with this between now and the results period please get in touch through the support portal.
Subject advisor
Irine Muhiuddin
Science
Subject updates
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International Science Qualification News September 2026
Hello colleagues,
Welcome back to a new academic year! I hope those of you who are returning from a holiday have had some quality rest and relaxation, and that you are looking forward to working with your students in the year ahead. This update repeats some key information you may have missed from the past couple of months including links to key results support for those of you analysing results or supporting students who sat exams in May and June. There's also a reminder that we are looking for teachers to help us improve our IAL science courses, links to find the IAL Biology scientific articles for the October Unit 5 exam, and 'onboarding guides' for anyone new to teaching our IAL courses. You'll also find the usual key dates, upcoming training and FAQs below.
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 -
September 2026 Teaching Science update
Welcome back to a new academic year.
I hope you've had a good Summer break. As we begin a new term, this update brings together the latest news, guidance and resources to help support your planning and teaching of Pearson Edexcel Science qualifications. I hope you'll find it useful as you prepare for the year ahead.
Best wishes,
Irine Muhiuddin
Science Subject Advisor