Science
Training for International Science qualifications
This update is for teachers delivering Pearson Edexcel International GCSE and IAL Science qualifications. In the update you will find information about upcoming training events.
International Science qualification training opportunities
Please see the tables below for upcoming training we have available for International Science qualifications. Details of all events can be viewed from the Professional Development Academy pages.
Please note, sometimes dates/times of events may need to change and new events may be added. Please, therefore, do keep an eye on the Professional Development Academy pages for the most up-to-date information.
The International GCSE Chemistry 'Mark like an examiner' training event taking place on Tuesday 7th February is a trial event for Chemistry. If it's popular, we'll look to offer similar events in the other sciences.
Subject advisor
Irine Muhiuddin
Science
Subject updates
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March 2026 Teaching Science update
Welcome to the March Teaching Science update
This update brings together the key dates, reminders and support you’ll need over the coming weeks — from practical declaration forms to new resources and training opportunities.You’ll also find the latest qualification news, including updates for GCSE, A level, BTEC and ELC Science, alongside FAQs and guidance for the reformed BTEC National AAQ Applied Science. Whether you’re finalising entries, supporting students with practical work, or planning ahead for next year, we’re here to help you feel confident and supported.
Best wishes,
Irine Muhiuddin
Science Subject Advisor -
International Science Qualification News March 2026
Hello colleagues,
Welcome to your March update for teachers of International Science qualifications! Along with key dates and FAQs we have examiner vacancies and news of a new Lab Setup Guide as well as mapping documents for IAL sciences, examWizard news (with practical past paper questions available now for IAL Biology), the recording of our recent STEM university applications webinar and provisional timetables for the June 2027 exam series.
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