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6. Subjects Introduced in Year 10

English Language A: Subject code: 4EA1 IGCSE 9-1

This qualification enables the students to:

• read a wide range of texts fluently and with good understanding
• read critically and use knowledge gained from wide reading to inform and improve
their own writing
• write effectively and coherently using Standard English appropriately
• use grammar correctly, punctuate and spell accurately
• acquire and apply a wide vocabulary alongside knowledge and understanding of
grammatical terminology, and linguistic conventions for reading, writing and spoken
language

Assessment overview:
Paper 1 Non-fiction Texts and 2 hours 15 minutes 90 marks 60 % of the IGCSE syllabus
Transactional Writing
Paper 2 Poetry and Prose Texts and 1 hour 30 minutes 60 marks 40 % of the IGCSE syllabus
Imaginative Writing

You can view further information about this qualification at:

https://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/edexcel-international-gcses/international-gcse-
english-language-a-2016.html

English as a second Language: Subject code: 4ES 1 IGCSE 9-1

The Edexcel International GCSE in English as a Second Language (ESL) is designed as a qualification
for either students obtaining their secondary education through English as a medium of instruction,
or studying English in order to enhance their future educational or employment prospects.This
builds a foundation for students wishing to progress to further study in English speaking
environments.

• Single tier covering the whole range of grades 9 to 1.
• Skills of reading and writing tested in separate exercises in Paper 1.
• Listening tested separately in Paper 2.
• Speaking communication skills assessed and endorsed separately in Paper 3

Assessment overview:

Paper 1 Reading and Writing 2 hours 100 marks 66.6 % of the IGCSE syllabus
Paper 2 Listening 50 minutes 40 marks 33.3 % of the IGCSE syllabus
Paper 3 Speaking (optional) 9 - 12 minutes 40 marks Endorsed separately

https://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/edexcel-international-gcses/international-gcse-
english-as-2nd-language-2017.html