Edexcel Capabilities

Our qualifications change lives all over the world

Who we are

Fast Facts• presence in 92 countries

• 1.9 million vocational registrations annually

• 8 million exam scripts processed every year

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ContentsWho we are 3About us and our qualifications 4What we can do for you Schools 6 Colleges 8 Parents and Students 10 Employers and Training Providers 12 Governments 14

Fast Facts! Presented in this document are correct at time of print, are subject to change and incorporate UK and International statistics. March 2011

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Edexcel is a Pearson company and at Pearson we take learning personally. We believe education is for everyone, and we provide the tools for people to learn: whatever their age, wherever they are,

in whatever fashion they choose. Our textbooks, courses and resources are available in print, online and

through multilingual packages distributed to teachers and students all over the world.

We are the world’s leading learning company with a portfolio that provides innovative textbooks, online testing, software solutions and integrated services. We are also

part of the wider Pearson family which includes consumer publishing through Penguin and Dorling

Kindersley and business information through the Financial Times.

Every day all over the world our products and services help learning flourish, and wherever learning flourishes, so do people.

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About usAt Edexcel, we have built our reputation on providing quality education solutions that anticipate the education and training needs of business in the 21st century, making us the leading innovator in this field.

We will keep your organisation at the forefront of modern, high-quality education and training as we are driven by the desire to advance learning and change lives.

With a 100-year history of outstanding educational provision to workforces across the world, we have the credentials and experience to ensure that students develop their skills and knowledge to the full, and are equipped to contribute positively in their chosen careers.

We continue to go from strength to strength, and being part of Pearson, the world’s leading learning company, our partners can benefit from access to a wealth of educational expertise and solutions.

Choose us as your qualifications partner and we will work with you for the long term.

A partner that you can rely on• long-term partnershipsWhilst our core business is developing and offering world-class qualifications, we take a broader perspective to offer our customers more. At Edexcel, we pride ourselves in providing unique integrated solutions through our personalised approach. We understand that implementing new qualifications takes time and careful planning; that’s why we provide a robust suite of academic and vocational qualifications that are supported with world-class customer service, saving you time, cost and making administration easier for you.

• quality assuranceWe know that you want to partner with an organisation that is responsive, innovative and accountable from beginning to end, to ensure that you are offering the very best.Our unparalleled global network and experience of working in overseas markets means that we understand our global market and know the unique needs of each country. That makes us in tune with the requirements of international education providers; therefore you can be assured that you are working with a partner that knows and sets the standards of premium quality.In addition, we are an approved organisation registered with the UK Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual), and our qualifications are listed on the UK register of regulated qualifications, meaning we offer the highest quality and standard across the world. We also work with the UK Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ) to ensure examinations are of a consistent standard, so you can be confident that you are offering the very best.

• customer ExcellenceWe are aware that each and every one of our partners have specific and unique requirements. We lead the way in our consultative approach to identify your needs, adding value to your services, your staff and students, and growing your business. Our team of dedicated regional consultants will work with you every step of the way to ensure that your journey with us is as smooth and successful as possible.

Fast Facts• Over 5,400 international

registered centres• Over 60 countries delivering

BTEC qualifications• Over 56,000 IGCSE qualifications

taken internationally• Over 225,000 academic

qualifications taken annually

What we offer

To find out more about Edexcel visit www.edexcel.com/international

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Provide world-class academic and vocational qualifications recognised around the world

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Schools

We believe that a successful curriculum should enable all your students to achieve. Our globally recognised academic and vocational qualifications can bring out the best in each and every student.

We understand that respected institutions look for qualifications that will keep them at the forefront of high-quality education provision. At Edexcel we are committed to providing schools with qualifications, resources and services that help you offer the best learning pathways for your students.

As the UK’s largest awarding body, with a successful history that dates back 100 years, we understand the key challenges you face right now with university and employer expectations increasing and requirements changing faster than ever before.

That’s why we provide engaging and robust academic and vocational qualifications that are modern, widely accepted and relevant.

Direct your students towards a better futureA Prosperous Partnership • Open doors to universities world-wideParents choose schools because they want their children to achieve their full potential and have the option to go to a university of their choice. We can help you support their ambitions by offering your students an education and depth of support that will inspire their desire to learn, and put them onto the most successful pathway.

• Offer your students more options We understand that students are motivated by a varied and engaging curriculum. We are the only organisation to offer both academic and vocational qualifications internationally, giving you additional flexibility and choice to shape your curriculum to your students.

• be guided by informative and high-quality supportHighly qualified and motivated teachers are at the heart of every successful school, that’s why we are committed to supporting you and your colleagues every step pf the way; with curriculum planning, training and implementation and administration. We also provide technologies that make life simpler for you and your colleagues and that make learning more exciting for your students.

‘‘THE HELP FROM OUR REGIONAL OFFICE HAS bEEN TREMENDOUS. THEY’VE WORKED WITH US TO PLAN THE CURRICULUM, TRAIN TEACHING STAFF AND GET THE QUALIFICATIONS UP AND RUNNING. PERSONAL HELP, PLUS stREamlinEd tEcHnOlOGY MAKES THE ADMIN REALLY REliablE and EasY.,,Dafydd Howells, Head Teacher, The Red Dragon Private School, Cyprus

‘‘ I THINK ALL STUDENTS SHOULD HAVE THE CHANCE TO DO AT LEAST ONE bTEC JUST TO HELP THEM Gain tHE skills NEEDED FOR THE 21st cEntuRY.,,Sandra Carter, Cambridge International School, Dubai

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To find out more about introducing Edexcel qualifications from Pearson in your school, visit: www.edexcel.com/international

Fast Facts• Over one-and-a-half million

Edexcel GcsE and iGcsE qualifications in schools world-wide• Over 700,000 btEc registrations

in schools annually world-wide• Over 100 different GcsE and iGcsE subjects available in schools globally

• Over �00 different btEc qualification titles are taken

by schools globally

EdExcEl kEY FEatuREsResultsPlus Progress, is our online diagnostic assessment service, created by the people who write and mark your exams. Our team of experts has developed a set of tests that instantly generate reports on your students’ progress, so your teachers can focus their teaching time on making improvements.

Give your students the best start in life and help them realise their potential

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CollegesStudents today have higher expectations, are more mobile, and are better informed. Therefore, progression options both locally and internationally play a vital part in the college selection process for ambitious students.

In order for you to attract and develop students of the highest ability, we know that you need to provide robust international qualifications of the finest quality that are recognised worldwide by universities and employers.

Edexcel’s qualifications are specifically designed to lead to employment or to higher education. We work closely with industry to make sure that our qualifications are relevant and suit the needs of employers.

Fast Facts

• 95% of Higher Education institutions in the uk enrol btEc students

• Over three quarters of btEc applications are accepted into university in the uk

(only 8% less than GcE a level)• Over half-a-million vocational registrations

annually in colleges world-wide• Over 1,200 colleges are registered

with Edexcel in the uk

Open the doors to an international educationA Partnership with Perspective• Your goals are our goalsLike you, we firmly believe in student progression. Our qualifications are designed to equip students with the key skills, knowledge and behaviours that are valued by employers and universities worldwide.

• attract more studentsWith over 900 standard bTECs on offer, you can increase the variety of your portfolio to attract a broader range of students. Through our Higher National programme you can also provide qualifications that will enable students to gain exemptions and advanced entry into the second or third year of a degree course.The additional appeal of our bTEC qualifications with parents and students is the progression pathway to employment. Students who undertake a bTEC are work-ready and employers worldwide recognise the qualification.

• Provide a world-class learning experienceWe know that in order for you to deliver an empowering educational experience to your students, you need to invest in your teaching staff. That’s why we fully support your teachers to deliver our qualifications successfully through our training programmes, teaching qualifications and support networks.

‘‘STUDENTS WHO GAIN bTEC NATIONAL DIPLOMAS AND HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMAS, ARE FaVOuRablY REViEWEd bY EmPlOYERs. bTEC IS AN ExCELLENT ExAMPLE OF VOCATIONAL EDUCATION.,, MaqunWu, Principal of beijing Information Technology College, China

To find out more about introducing Edexcel qualifications from Pearson in your college, visit: www.edexcel.com/international

EdExcEl kEY FEatuREsEdexcel’s subject advisor service offers immediate, reliable support for teachers delivering our qualifications (including BTEC, GCE, GCSE, IGCSE). covering nine subject areas in art and design, business, English, Geography, History, ict, languages, PE and sport and science our team of subject Advisors assist teachers with specification queries, questions about assessment, advice on lesson planning, or guidance on which books and resources to use.teachers can contact our team of subject advisors through our subject-specific online community forums found at www.edexcel.com/subjectadvisor

Offer progression pathwaysthat are valued by today’s students

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Parents and StudentsSuccessful students need qualifications that are accepted, recognised and valued. Equally important, those qualifications must anticipate the future employment trends and skills.

At Edexcel we use our close ties to universities, employers and governments worldwide to create our qualifications, ensuring that they are always up to date, exciting and relevant to where students want to go.

We know how important it is to support students every step of the way, that’s why we provide the best resources available from student books to downloadable past papers complete with mark schemes. Every Edexcel qualification offers a number of progression options at every level, so there is sure to be something to suit students goals and aspirations.

Fast Facts• Over 55,000 students in

the uk now go to university using btEc – three times more than 10-years ago• Over 2�,000 student

registrations with btEc Higher nationals

‘‘ I WOULD HiGHlY REcOmmEnd STUDYING AN EDExCEL QUALIFICATION, AS THE HiGH standaRd OF GCE A LEVELS MAKES THE TRANSITION TO UNIVERSITY EASIER.,,Alexia Kattavenos studied Edexcel A levels at The Grammar School, Nicosia

‘‘ I CHOSE TO STUDY A bTEC NATIONAL DIPLOMA IN bUSINESS bECAUSE IT’S REcOGnisEd WORldWidE.

,,Adeel Qurashi studied a bTEC National Diploma in business, at ROC Van Amsterdam, Netherlands. Adeel went on to complete a bA Honours in business Management at Robert Gordon University in Scotland where he won the bank of Scotland Corporate Award for Most Viable business Concept

‘‘ I FOUND EdExcEl tExtbOOks usEFul, tO tHE POint and EasY tO studY FROm. I ALSO USED THE OnlinE REsOuRcEs A LOT, ESPECIALLY AT ExAM TIME. THE GREAT SELECTION OF PAST PAPERS, MARK SCHEMES AND FEEDbACK ON PREVIOUS PAPERS WERE A GREAT HELP IN UNDERSTANDING WHAT THE ExAMINERS WERE LOOKING FOR.,,Panaylotis Hadjisergis studied Edexcel A levels in Modern Greek, Maths, History, Physics and Economics

To find out more about Edexcel qualifications from Pearson visit: www.edexcel.com/international

EdExcEl kEY FEatuREsWhen students study our qualifications they can:• Gain the opportunity to further their studies as our qualifications are recognised world-wide.• study and work across the world, whatever their level.• Develop great careers as our qualifications are developed in close consultation with industry.• Prove their worth as our qualifications are set at international standards.

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Progression Pathways with Edexcel

The above diagram shows the different learning pathways that students can take, and how they link into further education or employment. Our qualifications give students a structured yet flexible pathway direction.

Qualifications that are rewarding, relevant and recognised

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Employers and Training ProvidersImproved productivity and competitive advantage are key benefits of investing in your employees’ skills and development. Studies have proven that investing in your people boosts staff morale, competence and motivation and also raises retention rates.

Whatever your business, you also need to be certain your people can perform to the same high standard wherever they are based.

At Edexcel, we understand this need for quality assurance, and benchmark our qualifications against international standards. Our qualifications are designed to focus not only on knowledge and skill but the AbC of employability – attitude, behaviour and communication.

Fast Facts

• Over 165,000 btEc registrations in work-based learning annually• Over 860 BTEC qualifications

are taken annually by employers

Shape your organisation’s futureA Profitable Partnership• measure the investmentYou can enhance your organisation’s skills and competencies efficiently and effectively through education and training. Edexcel not only offers a vast selection of off-the-shelf qualifications, but can tailor qualifications to suit your specific needs and streamline your employees’ training. Through our customised approach we can assist you in not only determining your training and learning needs, but can measure the effectiveness of your training in terms of outcomes.

• create operational excellenceOur collaborative solutions approach can assist in your businesses growth through bridging skill gaps, giving you the opportunity for competitive advantage. We develop customised learning and assessment solutions specifically tailored to your needs.

• attract and retain high calibre staffYou can acknowledge the value of your best talent by formally investing in their development.Edexcel qualifications are set at different levels to help you develop your own competency frameworks. These are extremely popular with employees, as they understand what they need to achieve to improve or gain promotion.

‘‘WE FOUND EDExCEL TO bE PROactiVE bECAUSE THEY WANTED TO SHAPE A bTEC FOR US IN CONJUNCTION WITH ExETER COLLEGE. FLYbE NEEDED A PROGRAMME THAT DEVELOPED NOT ONLY THE PRactical skills, bUT ALSO THE bRAINPOWER TO bE AbLE TO SAY AN AIRCRAFT IS FIT TO FLY.

,,Simon Witts, Director of Safety, Quality and Training, Flybe

‘‘IF YOUR ORGANISATION IS LOOKING TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEES WITH qualiFicatiOns tailOR-madE FOR YOuR businEss, AS WELL AS THE REassuRancE tHat EacH qualiFicatiOn is qualitY assuREd, WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND bTECS.

,,Licenciada Montserrat López, HR/Training Department Coordinator,Petroleos Mexicanos (PEMEx), Mexico

To find out more about how Edexcel qualifications from Pearson can build your business, visit: www.edexcel.com/international

EdExcEl kEY FEatuREsbuild the best workforce.

No organisation wants high labour turnover, especially in today’s challenging economic landscape. Our qualifications can be customised to fit straight into your current training and development plans to allow you to train and develop a loyal and highly skilled workforce for your company. Our customised qualifications are flexible and structured, allowing your staff to develop specialist skills and keep up to date with the latest technology and work around their day-to-day business.

make your people your greatest asset

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GovernmentsWe at Edexcel understand that successful nations place education at the heart of economic and social development, while being acutely aware that the global skills race is a reality and is intensifying. Every nation is unique, and that is reflected in our global yet local partner approach.

As a part of Pearson, the world’s leading learning company, we have the capabilities and reach to provide a fit-for-purpose solution to help achieve your country’s ambitions. We provide the resources, content, technology and expertise, while understanding that education and training solutions have to be locally owned. This is our area of expertise and our passion, our understanding has been developed and honed for over 100 years.

Fast Facts• We are operational in more than

92 countries• We are currently involved with national vocational education and reform projects

in many different countries • We have and can provide total vocational education and training

solutions in a number of languages

A trusted partner?• Globalisation and competitiveness During an unprecedented pace of global change, addressing economic and social issues is a key challenge facing every country. We understand that this challenge can only be overcome by engaging in dialogue, alongside governments, with educators, employers, professional bodies and students. Our extensive experience and expertise with these stakeholder groups makes us the partner of choice to develop connected and up-to-date and relevant curriculum and assessment solutions.• An effective and qualified workforceWe know that businesses and organisations across the world look for prospective employees that are work-ready, have the necessary knowledge, skills and attitudes related to their industry and, critically, have a core set of industry desired qualities. Our qualifications develop these skills and attributes and are designed to international standards, enabling our clients to demonstrate the breadth and quality of their capability in an age of globalisation and economic competitiveness.• a focus on student capabilityWe place student success at the centre of everything we do. Quality, standards, consistency, fairness and effectiveness underpin the design and delivery of every aspect of the education and training solution. by using the latest technology we lead the world in the development of innovative learning resources, inspiring students to reach their full potential and contribute to economic and social development.

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• Education consultancy – stakeholder research and situation analysis to identify gaps in education, training and skills provision; qualifications framework benchmarking and development; assessment design; content development.

• Examination, curriculum and assessment modernisation – Qualifications and test development; publishing; production and distribution; scanning and marking; marker recruitment and training; assessment verification; qualification certification and results analysis; programme management.

• Education organisation management and delivery – quality assurance; capacity building, teacher development and teacher training; curriculum content support; learner results and analysis; learning management systems.

keep your nation at the forefront of the global skills race

Partnership in action‘‘EGYPT’S SUCCESS WILL bE OUR SUCCESS

,, Patrick Casey Director of International at Edexcel,

Pearson is working in collaboration with the Egyptian Cabinet of Ministers’ Education Development Fund to analyse existing vocational education and training provision.

‘‘THE PROJECT’S ObJECTIVE IS TO EDUCATE HIGHLY QUALIFIED TECHNICIANS WHO ARE CAPAbLE OF MEETING THE NATIONAL SKILLS STANDARDS, FULFILLING INDUSTRY NEEDS, UPGRADING THEIR SKILLS, CONTINUOUSLY EDUCATING THEMSELVES, AND PERFORMING TO HIGH STANDARDS. THIS IS PART OF CHANGING THE IMAGE OF TECHNICAL EDUCATION IN EGYPT. WE WORKED VERY CLOSELY WITH OUR VALUED PARTNERS FROM PEARSON TO MEET THESE ObJECTIVES

,,Dr. Medhat El Hadek, Project Director, Education Development Fund

To find out more about partnering with Edexcel, visit: www.edexcel.com/international

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AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALANDTel: +61 (0) 434 001 [email protected]

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EUROPETel: +44 (0) 1204 77 [email protected]

INDIAN SUbCONTINENTTel: +91 (0) 120 419 [email protected]

LATIN AMERICATel: +44 (0) 20 7190 [email protected]

Where we are

Where we are based

MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICATel: +971 (0) 4437 [email protected]

NORTH ASIATel: +86 (0) 10 5735 [email protected]

SOUTH ASIATel: +60 (3) 2710 5710/11/[email protected]

SOUTHERN AFRICATel: +27 (0) 21 532 [email protected]

UNITED KINGDOMTel: +44 (0) 120 477 [email protected]

We have a team of regional consultants near youOur global team operates internationally from offices in Australia, Argentina, bahrain, bangladesh, brazil, Caribbean, China, Chile, Columbia, Cyprus, Egypt, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Kenya, Malaysia, Mexico, Oman, Pakistan, Peru, Poland, Spain, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Turkey, UAE, UK and Vietnam and services all 190 countries worldwide.

Visit www.edexcel/international to contact your regional consultant today.

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Edexcel’s international network of staff, supported by our head office in London, ensures we can provide personalised local support with a global perspective.

MIDDLE EAST & NORTH AFRICATel: +971 (0) 4437 [email protected]

For more information about Edexcel qualifications from Pearson please go to www.edexcel.com/international/europe

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