Pearson Edexcel International GCSE Computer Science Past Papers & Mark Schemes
Free Edexcel iGCSE Computer Science (4CP0) papers, pre-release data files, mark schemes & examiner feedback. Theory and programming. 50 resources.
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June 2023
4 filesA-level Computer Science – Mark scheme (A-level) : Paper 1 – June 2023
A-level Computer Science – Mark scheme (A-level) : Paper 2 – June 2023
A-level Computer Science – Question paper (A-level) : Paper 1 – June 2023
A-level Computer Science – Question paper (A-level) : Paper 2 – June 2023
June 2022
5 filesA-level Computer Science – Mark scheme (A-level) : Paper 1 – June 2022
A-level Computer Science – Mark scheme (A-level) : Paper 2 – June 2022
A-level Computer Science – Notice (A-level) : Paper 1 – June 2022
A-level Computer Science – Question paper (A-level) : Paper 1 – June 2022
A-level Computer Science – Question paper (A-level) : Paper 2 – June 2022
November 2021
5 filesA-level Computer Science – Question paper (A-level) : Paper 2 – November 2021
A-level Computer Science – Mark scheme (A-level) : Paper 1 – November 2021
A-level Computer Science – Insert (A-level) : Paper 1 – November 2021
A-level Computer Science – Mark scheme (A-level) : Paper 2 – November 2021
A-level Computer Science – Question paper (A-level) : Paper 1 – November 2021
November 2020
4 filesA-level Computer Science – Question paper (A-level) : Paper 2 – November 2020
A-level Computer Science – Mark scheme (A-level) : Paper 1 – November 2020
A-level Computer Science – Mark scheme (A-level) : Paper 2 – November 2020
A-level Computer Science – Question paper (A-level) : Paper 1 – November 2020
June 2017
1 fileGCSE Computer Science – Mark scheme – Paper 1 – June 2017
June 2016
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4 filesGCSE Computer Science – Question paper – Paper 1 – June 2015
GCSE Computer Science – Mark Scheme – Paper 1 – June 2015
GCSE Computer Science – Examiner report – Paper 2 – June 2015
GCSE Computer Science – Examiner report – Paper 1 – June 2015
International GCSE Computer Science: Theory, Algorithms, and On-Screen Programming Tasks
Exam Paper Structure
Computer Science Theory
Application of Computational Thinking
Key Information
| Exam Board | Pearson Edexcel |
| Specification Code | 4CP0 |
| Qualification | International GCSE |
| Grading Scale | 9–1 |
| Assessment Type | 1 written theory exam + 1 on-screen practical exam |
| Tiers | No tiers |
| Number Of Papers | 2 |
| Exam Duration | Paper 1: 1 hour 30 minutes; Paper 2: 3 hours |
| Total Marks | 200 (100 per paper) |
| Calculator Status | Not applicable |
| Available Sessions | January, June, and November sessions |
| Total Resources | 50 |
Key Topics in Computer Science
Topics you need to know
Exam Command Words
| Command word | What the examiner expects |
|---|---|
| State | Give a brief factual answer |
| Describe | Set out the main features or steps of a process |
| Explain | Give reasons showing understanding of how or why something works |
| Discuss | Consider multiple viewpoints and reach a balanced conclusion |
| Write a program | Produce working code that meets the specified requirements |
| Trace | Follow the execution of code step by step, recording variable values |
| Convert | Change a value from one representation to another (e.g. binary to hexadecimal) |
Typical Grade Boundaries
| Grade | Approximate mark needed |
|---|---|
| 9 | 77–87% |
| 8 | 66–76% |
| 7 | 55–65% |
| 6 | 44–54% |
| 5 | 33–43% |
| 4 | 23–32% |
| 3 | 16–22% |
| 2 | 10–15% |
| 1 | 5–9% |
⚠️ Typical grade boundaries across both papers (200 total marks). Boundaries vary by session — check Pearson's website.
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