Pearson Edexcel International GCSE English Literature Past Papers & Mark Schemes
Free Edexcel iGCSE English Literature (4ET1) past papers, mark schemes & examiner reports. Poetry, prose, drama, and unseen texts. 193 resources.
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June 2019
5 filesA-Level English Literature – Examiner report – Paper 2 – June 2019
A-Level English Literature – Examiner report – Paper 2 – June 2019
A-Level English Literature – Examiner report – Paper 3 – June 2019
A-Level English Literature – Examiner report – Paper 1 – June 2019
A-Level English Literature – Examiner report – Paper 1 – June 2019
June 2017
14 filesA-Level English Literature – Mark scheme – Paper 2 – June 2017
A-Level English Literature – Mark scheme – Paper 2 – June 2017
A-Level English Literature – Mark scheme – Paper 3 – June 2017
A-Level English Literature – Question paper – Paper 1 – June 2017
A-Level English Literature – Question paper – Paper 2 – June 2017
A-Level English Literature – Question paper – Paper 1 – June 2017
A-Level English Literature – Question paper – Paper 2 – June 2017
A-Level English Literature – Question paper – Paper 3 – June 2017
A-Level English Literature – Mark scheme – Paper 1 – June 2017
A-Level English Literature – Examiner report – Paper 1 – June 2017
A-Level English Literature – Examiner report – Paper 2 – June 2017
A-Level English Literature – Examiner report – Paper 1 – June 2017
A-Level English Literature – Examiner report – Paper 3 – June 2017
A-Level English Literature – Examiner report – Paper 2 – June 2017
June 2016
6 filesA-Level English Literature – Question paper – Paper 1 – June 2016
A-Level English Literature – Question paper – Paper 2 – June 2016
A-Level English Literature – Mark scheme – Paper 1 – June 2016
A-Level English Literature – Mark scheme – Paper 2 – June 2016
A-Level English Literature – Examiner report – Paper 1 – June 2016
A-Level English Literature – Examiner report – Paper 2 – June 2016
International GCSE English Literature: Set Texts, Unseen Poetry, and Close Reading Across Genres
Exam Paper Structure
Drama and Prose
Unseen Texts and Poetry Anthology
Key Information
| Exam Board | Pearson Edexcel |
| Specification Code | 4ET1 (current) / 4ET0 (legacy) |
| Qualification | International GCSE |
| Grading Scale | 9–1 |
| Assessment Type | 2 written exams (closed-book, no coursework) |
| Tiers | No tiers |
| Number Of Papers | 2 |
| Exam Duration | Paper 1: 1 hour 45 minutes; Paper 2: 1 hour 30 minutes |
| Total Marks | 120 (60 per paper) |
| Calculator Status | Not applicable |
| Available Sessions | January and June, multiple years |
| Total Resources | 193 |
Key Topics in English Literature
Topics you need to know
Exam Command Words
| Command word | What the examiner expects |
|---|---|
| Explore how | Analyse the methods a writer uses and explain their effects |
| Compare | Identify and analyse points of similarity and difference between texts |
| To what extent | Evaluate a critical statement, considering evidence for and against |
| How does the writer present | Analyse characterisation, themes, or ideas through the writer's choices |
| Refer closely to | Use specific textual evidence including quotations |
| In this extract and elsewhere | Discuss the extract and then broaden to the whole text |
Typical Grade Boundaries
| Grade | Approximate mark needed |
|---|---|
| 9 | 76–86% |
| 8 | 66–75% |
| 7 | 56–65% |
| 6 | 46–55% |
| 5 | 36–45% |
| 4 | 26–35% |
| 3 | 18–25% |
| 2 | 11–17% |
| 1 | 5–10% |
⚠️ Typical grade boundaries across both papers (120 total marks). Boundaries vary by session — check Pearson's website.
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