Pearson Edexcel international curriculum
A complete British international learning pathway from Primary to International A Level.
Britannia International Academy® offers the Pearson Edexcel international curriculum, providing students with a structured academic pathway from primary education through to internationally recognised secondary and pre-university qualifications.
Through Pearson's iProgress pathway, students can progress through iPrimary, iLowerSecondary, Pearson Edexcel International GCSE, and International A Level, supported by comprehensive curriculum resources, dedicated teaching, and assessment at each stage.
The Pearson iProgress pathway
One learning journey. Four academic stages. Global progression.
Pearson's iProgress pathway provides a seamless, consistent learning journey through primary, lower secondary, International GCSE, and International AS/A Level education.
iPrimary → iLowerSecondary → International GCSE → International AS/A Level
Understanding the British Key Stages
A straightforward guide for international families to help you understand how Pearson Edexcel learning stages correspond with student ages and UK school years.
Primary
Pearson iPrimary
Ages 5–11 | Years 1–6
Key Stages 1 & 2
Establishes essential foundations in core subjects with international benchmarks and clear learning progression.
Lower secondary
Pearson iLowerSecondary
Ages 11–14 | Years 7–9
Key Stage 3
Consolidates knowledge and critical skills to bridge primary education seamlessly into secondary study.
Secondary qualifications
Pearson Edexcel International GCSE
Ages 14–16 | Years 10–11
Key Stage 4
Rigorous, globally recognised subject certifications preparing students for advanced pre-university courses.
Pre-university
Pearson Edexcel International A Level
Ages 16–18 | Years 12–13
Key Stage 5
In-depth academic specialisation designed to secure direct entry into top universities across the globe.
Why Pearson Edexcel?
A globally trusted standard in British education, delivering proven academic excellence and worldwide recognition for students across the globe.
100+ years
Qualifications heritage
Built on more than a century of academic distinction, Pearson qualifications have set the standard for high-quality education and trusted examination standards worldwide.
115+ countries
Offered worldwide
Pearson Edexcel international and UK qualifications are delivered and respected across 115+ countries, enabling seamless global academic mobility for learners everywhere.
3.5 million+ students
Taking qualifications globally each year
Millions of learners each year choose Pearson qualifications to gain entry to top universities and unlock life-changing international opportunities.
10 million+ exam scripts
Marked each year
Over ten million examination scripts are marked annually on behalf of the UK Department for Education, demonstrating uncompromised consistency, rigour, and scale.
Our Pearson Edexcel Curriculum
Discover our core British international academic programmes delivered online, offering structured progression from primary education through to pre-university study.
Pearson Iprimary & Ilower Secondary
A structured international curriculum supporting progression through primary and lower secondary education, with assessment and learning resources designed for international learners.
Pearson Edexcel International GCSE
Globally recognised subject-specific qualifications designed for international learners and providing progression to International A Levels and further study.
Pearson Edexcel International A Level (IAL®)
Rigorous, globally recognised qualifications designed to develop in-depth subject knowledge and prepare students for university and future careers.
From primary learning to university preparation
A recognised global gateway to higher education.
The Pearson Edexcel pathway allows students to build knowledge and skills progressively, culminating in internationally recognised qualifications designed to support progression to higher education around the world.
Pearson states that International GCSEs and International A Levels are studied in more than 115 countries and are recognised and accepted by universities internationally.
