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4. An Overview of Subjects Taught in Year 9

English Language: (Pearson Edexcel iLowerSecondary)

 The Pearson Edexcel iLowerSecondary English curriculum is designed
specifically for non-native speakers of English who study the majority of their
curriculum subjects in English.
 Taking the best approaches of a first language curriculum and combing them
with EAL progression, this qualification prepares students for further study in
International GCSEs in either English as a First or English as a Second
Language.
 Teachers will advise students to choose their English qualification in year 10:
English as a first Language or English as a Second Language based on their
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Edexcel Achievement test marks or 2 semester examination marks.

Assessment Overview:

This examination consists of two main sections:

Section A: Reading ( 40 marks)

• Students answer questions on three unseen texts: two non-fiction and one fiction, linked

by a common theme.

• Texts will be provided for students in a Source Booklet.

• This section consists of closed- and short open-response questions.

Section B: Writing( 30 marks)

• Students must complete a single writing task which requires extended writing and is

related to the theme in Section A.

You can view further information about this qualification at :
https://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/edexcel-international-lower-
secondary-curriculum/english-2018.html