Exams Officers
Here you’ll find all the key information and resources for administrators in schools, colleges and other institutions offering Pearson qualifications.
Find out everything you need to know to manage examinations and administer our qualifications, from becoming an approved Pearson centre and registering candidates to exam guidance and post-results services.
Admin support for the new academic year
To help you navigate the academic year smoothly, we've put together a seasonal support article with all the essential information you'll need to get off to a great start. Bookmark this article so you have it to hand when you need it.
Complete your cohort declaration by 31 January
For those of you in centres delivering our vocational qualifications, we’ve now opened your cohort declaration for you to complete by 31 January 2025. Opening earlier than ever, we’re giving you more time to complete the work you need to do before submitting your cohort declaration. This year you will complete this in the VQ Learner Tracker, a module within Pearson Progress we’ll be using to track your learners from registration to completion.
Exams Officer Updates and webinar events
We will be hosting online sessions of the Exams Officer Update during the year. These live events will go through news, updates and various areas to support you in the coming months.
Find the list of dates and registration links here for:
UK centres
International centres
Invigilator recruitment & vacancy map
Launched by The Exams Office in partnership with the National Association of Examinations Officers as a free-to-use online resource which centres can access to advertise their invigilator vacancies
Latest updates
Understanding our qualifications
Need help?
Find articles, forums and details to contact us.
Information manual
Find entries and codes
Find your key dates
View PDF information manual
Exam timetable
Find exam dates in upcoming series for all our qualifications.
Interactive tutorials
Our new interactive tutorials give you quick hands-on training sessions of common admin processes and tasks. Follow the onscreen instructions and move back and forth through accurate representations of Pearson systems at your own pace. Whether you're a new exams officer looking for guidance or an experienced exams officer looking for a quick refresher, these quick walkthroughs are here to help.
Creating Edexcel Online accounts
Making bulk GQ entries on Edexcel Online
Making individual GQ entries on Edexcel Online
Making amendments to existing GQ entries on Edexcel Online
Becoming a centre
Start the process of becoming an approved Pearson centre, complete the form below and we'll be in touch to discuss next steps.
Training events and booking
We offer face-to-face, online training and pre-recorded events for educators who are teaching or interested in teaching.
Customer support portal
Speak to our friendly staff
Get in touch with one of our friendly staff who will be able to find what you're looking for.
Frequently asked questions
For GCE and GCSE examinations, use the JCQ Access Arrangements online tool, accessible via Edexcel Online, to make an application.
For BTEC, Functional Skills (excluding QMA), Edexcel Award, International GCSE, L3C, Project and CIDA/DIDA., use the Pearson Access Arrangements online tool, accessible via Edexcel Online, to make an application.
If your application is not approved, you may refer it electronically (refer to Pearson). This will go to the Special Requirements team in Pearson, with any additional information for review.
Non Interactive PDF copies of exam papers can be ordered by contacting our Customer Services team through our customer portal.
