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Pearson sets the standard for International A levels (IAL) and UK GCE A level qualifications aligned to the British educational system.

Every year we award more than 2.3 million Pearson Edexcel qualifications to students taking our exams in over 100 countries and our UK and international qualifications are recognised and accepted by universities all over the world.

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The summer months of 2020 so far haven’t brought with them the deep respite from the COVID-19 pandemic many researchers had thought was likely. To help alleviate the strain, Pearson has partnered with Goodwall to launch a mid-year programme for young people.
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