Pearson Edexcel International AS and A Level (IAL)

Key facts

• Available in 21 subjects, with a modular structure: units can be taken and resat in different exam series. (Source: Pearson)
• The International AS can be a qualification on its own, and its result can count towards the full International A Level. (Source: Pearson)

How universities use it

• Pearson states that International A Levels are benchmarked grade for grade against UK A Levels. (Source: Pearson)

Applying in another country

The country where you apply decides how these results count. Official routes we have confirmed:

• Uganda: Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB): equating of foreign results
• Kenya: Kenya National Qualifications Authority (KNQA): alignment and validation
• South Africa: Universities South Africa (USAf) Matriculation Board: exemption certificates
• Nigeria: Federal Ministry of Education
• United Kingdom: Universities, through UCAS

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