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Edexcel International GCSE English as a Second Language past papers
A little practice, a clearer picture. Browse 28 English as a Second Language 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
4ES1 · 4WES1 · 4WES2 · 4WES3
Qualification routes
International GCSE
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1–28 of 28 paper sets · newest first2025 · June
10 on this page
Question paperResources
Paper 1
4ES1/01International GCSEPaper 1R
4ES1/01RInternational GCSEPaper 2
4ES1/02International GCSEPaper 2R
4ES1/02RInternational GCSEUnit 1
4WES1/01International GCSEUnit 1R
4WES1/01RInternational GCSEUnit 2
4WES2/01International GCSEUnit 2R
4WES2/01RInternational GCSEUnit 3
4WES3/01International GCSEUnit 3R
4WES3/01RInternational GCSE2024 · June
4 on this page
2023 · November
2 on this page
2023 · June
4 on this page
2023 · January
4 on this page
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English as a Second Language revision and syllabus guides
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