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Check your English Language and Literature syllabus or specification code with your school. Choose the right qualification, tier and component where applicable. The codes listed above identify the papers available here.
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Edexcel AS & A Level English Language and Literature past papers
A little practice, a clearer picture. Browse 16 English Language and Literature paper sets from Pearson Edexcel, open the matching mark scheme, and work out what to revisit next.
Available years
2025 · 2024 · 2023 · 2022
Syllabus / paper codes
8EL0 · 9EL0
Qualification routes
UK A Level · UK AS Level
Match the code, qualification and component to your own course. Older papers can follow a different syllabus; use the instructions, duration and total marks printed on each paper.
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1–16 of 16 paper sets · newest first2025 · June
4 on this page
Question paperResources
AS Paper 1
8EL0/01UK AS LevelAS Paper 2
8EL0/02UK AS LevelA Level Paper 1
9EL0/01UK A LevelA Level Paper 2
9EL0/02UK A Level2024 · June
4 on this page
Question paperResources
AS Paper 1
8EL0/01UK AS LevelAS Paper 2
8EL0/02UK AS LevelA Level Paper 1
9EL0/01UK A LevelA Level Paper 2
9EL0/02UK A Level2023 · June
4 on this page
Question paperResources
AS Paper 1
8EL0/01UK AS LevelAS Paper 2
8EL0/02UK AS LevelA Level Paper 1
9EL0/01UK A LevelA Level Paper 2
9EL0/02UK A Level2022 · June
4 on this page
Question paperResources
AS Paper 1
8EL0/01UK AS LevelAS Paper 2
8EL0/02UK AS LevelA Level Paper 1
9EL0/01UK A LevelA Level Paper 2
9EL0/02UK A LevelFrom “nearly” to “now I see it.”
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Work through a question before opening its mark scheme. Use the duration printed on the paper for a timed attempt, or take one section at a time while you are learning.
Turn a mistake into a next step
Compare your working with the matching mark scheme. Note the idea or step you missed, revisit it, and try a similar question without the solution. A raw practice mark is not an official grade.