Pearson Edexcel International GCSE English Language Past Papers & Mark Schemes
Free Edexcel iGCSE English Language (4EA1) past papers, mark schemes & examiner reports. Reading and writing across three papers. 351 resources.
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June 2019
5 filesA-Level English Language – Examiner report – Paper 1 – June 2019
A-Level English Language – Examiner report – Paper 3 – June 2019
A-Level English Language – Examiner report – Paper 2 – June 2019
A-Level English Language – Examiner report – Paper 2 – June 2019
A-Level English Language – Examiner report – Paper 1 – June 2019
June 2017
14 filesA-Level English Language – Mark scheme – Paper 1 – June 2017
A-Level English Language – Mark scheme – Paper 2 – June 2017
A-Level English Language – Question paper – Paper 1 – June 2017
A-Level English Language – Question paper – Paper 2 – June 2017
A-Level English Language – Mark scheme – Paper 3 – June 2017
A-Level English Language – Mark scheme – Paper 1 – June 2017
A-Level English Language – Question paper – Paper 1 – June 2017
A-Level English Language – Question paper – Paper 2 – June 2017
A-Level English Language – Question paper – Paper 3 – June 2017
A-Level English Language – Examiner report – Paper 1 – June 2017
A-Level English Language – Examiner report – Paper 2 – June 2017
A-Level English Language – Examiner report – Paper 1 – June 2017
A-Level English Language – Examiner report – Paper 2 – June 2017
A-Level English Language – Examiner report – Paper 3 – June 2017
June 2016
6 filesA-Level English Language – Question paper – Paper 1 – June 2016
A-Level English Language – Question paper – Paper 2 – June 2016
A-Level English Language – Mark scheme – Paper 1 – June 2016
A-Level English Language – Mark scheme – Paper 2 – June 2016
A-Level English Language – Examiner report – Paper 1 – June 2016
A-Level English Language – Examiner report – Paper 2 – June 2016
International GCSE English Language: Three Papers Testing Reading Precision and Writing Craft
Exam Paper Structure
Non-fiction Texts and Transactional Writing
Poetry and Prose Texts and Imaginative Writing
Key Information
| Exam Board | Pearson Edexcel |
| Specification Code | 4EA1 (current) / 4EA0 (legacy) |
| Qualification | International GCSE |
| Grading Scale | 9–1 |
| Assessment Type | Written exams only (no coursework or speaking) |
| Tiers | No tiers |
| Number Of Papers | 3 |
| Exam Duration | Paper 1: 2 hours; Papers 2 and 3: combined sitting |
| Total Marks | 120 across all papers |
| Calculator Status | Not applicable |
| Available Sessions | January and June, multiple years |
| Total Resources | 351 |
Key Topics in English Language
Topics you need to know
Exam Command Words
| Command word | What the examiner expects |
|---|---|
| Explain how | Analyse the methods a writer uses and their effect on the reader |
| Compare | Identify and analyse similarities and differences between two texts |
| What impression | Describe the picture, mood, or character the writer creates |
| Refer to | Support your answer with direct evidence from the text |
| Write a/an | Produce a piece of writing in the form specified (letter, article, etc.) |
| Comment on | Offer analytical observations about the writer's choices |
Typical Grade Boundaries
| Grade | Approximate mark needed |
|---|---|
| 9 | 77–87% |
| 8 | 67–76% |
| 7 | 57–66% |
| 6 | 47–56% |
| 5 | 37–46% |
| 4 | 27–36% |
| 3 | 19–26% |
| 2 | 12–18% |
| 1 | 5–11% |
⚠️ Typical grade boundaries across all papers. Boundaries vary by session — check Pearson's website.
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