International GCSE

English Language A (2016)

Entries listed for November 2026, June 2027; options and centre rules vary

The 2026/2027 International GCSE entry manual, physical pages 3, 14, 15, was visually checked for these award, unit, option and series records. This does not establish individual eligibility or completed teaching.

StudyForA coverage: Planned

Original teaching and guided, independent and application practice have not yet been mapped for this entry. Official links below are resources, not completed StudyForA lessons.

Specialist review is pending. Self-check answers are learning support, not official exam marks or proof of mastery. Practical, oral, performance and coursework requirements, where applicable, need appropriate teacher or centre supervision and assessment.

Examination-year entries: 2026–2027

Pearson Qualifications Information Manual 2026/2027 · pages 3, 14, 15 ↗

These entries were checked on 2026-10-17. Confirm the current rules and your centre’s eligibility before making an examination entry.

Award codes and required units

4EA1 · English Language Specification A (linear) · International GCSE
Papers 1 and 2, or Paper 1 and Coursework 3; select the exact paper, endorsement, transfer and assessment-format option with the centre.
Listed award series: November 2026; June 2027.
Teaching: Planned.

Paper and unit entry options

4EA1 · A · English Language Specification A (Papers 1 & 2)
Listed series: November 2026; June 2027.
4EA1 · AE · English Language Specification A (Papers 1 & 2 & Spoken language endorsement)
Listed series: November 2026; June 2027.
4EA1 · B · English Language Specification A (Paper 1 & Coursework 3)
Listed series: November 2026; June 2027.
4EA1 · BE · English Language Specification A (Paper 1 & Coursework 3 & Spoken language endorsement)
Listed series: November 2026; June 2027.
4EA1 · AR · English Language Specification A (Papers 1R & 2R)
Listed series: June 2027.
4EA1 · BR · English Language Specification A (Paper 1R & Coursework 3)
Listed series: June 2027.
4EA1 · CR · English Language Specification A (Papers 1R & 2R & Spoken language endorsement)
Listed series: June 2027.
4EA1 · DR · English Language Specification A (Paper 1R & Coursework 3 & Spoken language endorsement)
Listed series: June 2027.
4EA1 · FT · English Language Specification A (Papers 1 & 2 & Spoken language endorsement (Transferred from previous series))
Listed series: November 2026; June 2027.
4EA1 · GT · English Language Specification A (Paper 1 & Coursework 3 (Transferred from previous series))
Listed series: November 2026; June 2027.
4EA1 · HT · English Language Specification A (Paper 1 & Coursework 3 (Transferred from previous series) & Spoken language endorsement)
Listed series: November 2026; June 2027.
4EA1 · JT · English Language Specification A (Paper 1 & Coursework 3 & Spoken language endorsement (Transferred from previous series))
Listed series: November 2026; June 2027.
4EA1 · KT · English Language Specification A (Paper 1 & Coursework 3 (Transferred from previous series) & Spoken language endorsement (Transferred from previous series))
Listed series: November 2026; June 2027.
4EA1 · LT · English Language Specification A (Papers 1R & 2R & Spoken language endorsement (Transferred from previous series))
Listed series: June 2027.
4EA1 · MT · English Language Specification A (Paper 1R & Coursework 3 (Transferred from previous series))
Listed series: June 2027.
4EA1 · NT · English Language Specification A (Paper 1R & Coursework 3 (Transferred from previous series) & Spoken language endorsement)
Listed series: June 2027.
4EA1 · PT · English Language Specification A (Paper 1R & Coursework 3 & Spoken language endorsement (Transferred from previous series))
Listed series: June 2027.
4EA1 · RT · English Language Specification A (Paper 1R & Coursework 3 (Transferred from previous series) & Spoken language endorsement (Transferred from previous series))
Listed series: June 2027.
4EA1 · ZA · English Language Specification A (Papers 1C & 2C)
Listed series: November 2026; June 2027.
4EA1 · ZB · English Language Specification A (Papers 1C & 2)
Listed series: November 2026; June 2027.
4EA1 · ZC · English Language Specification A (Papers 1 & 2C)
Listed series: November 2026; June 2027.
4EA1 · ZD · English Language Specification A (Papers 1C & 2C & Spoken language endorsement)
Listed series: November 2026; June 2027.
4EA1 · ZE · English Language Specification A (Papers 1C & 2 & Spoken language endorsement)
Listed series: November 2026; June 2027.
4EA1 · ZF · English Language Specification A (Papers 1 & 2C & Spoken language endorsement)
Listed series: November 2026; June 2027.
4EA1 · ZG · English Language Specification A (Paper 1C & Coursework 3)
Listed series: November 2026; June 2027.
4EA1 · ZH · English Language Specification A (Paper 1C & Coursework 3 & Spoken language endorsement)
Listed series: November 2026; June 2027.
4EA1 · ZJ · English Language Specification A (Papers 1CR & 2CR)
Listed series: June 2027.
4EA1 · ZK · English Language Specification A (Papers 1CR & 2R)
Listed series: June 2027.
4EA1 · ZL · English Language Specification A (Papers 1R & 2CR)
Listed series: June 2027.
4EA1 · ZM · English Language Specification A (Papers 1CR & 2CR & Spoken language endorsement)
Listed series: June 2027.
4EA1 · ZN · English Language Specification A (Papers 1CR & 2R & Spoken language endorsement)
Listed series: June 2027.
4EA1 · ZP · English Language Specification A (Papers 1R & 2CR & Spoken language endorsement)
Listed series: June 2027.
4EA1 · ZQ · English Language Specification A (Paper 1CR & Coursework 3)
Listed series: June 2027.
4EA1 · ZR · English Language Specification A (Paper 1CR & Coursework 3 & Spoken language endorsement)
Listed series: June 2027.
4EA1 · ZT · English Language Specification A (Papers 1C & 2C & Spoken language endorsement (Transferred from previous series))
Listed series: November 2026; June 2027.
4EA1 · ZU · English Language Specification A (Papers 1C & 2 & Spoken language endorsement (Transferred from previous series))
Listed series: November 2026; June 2027.
4EA1 · ZV · English Language Specification A (Papers 1 & 2C & Spoken language endorsement (Transferred from previous series))
Listed series: November 2026; June 2027.
4EA1 · ZW · English Language Specification A (Paper 1C & Coursework 3 (Transferred from previous series))
Listed series: November 2026; June 2027.
4EA1 · ZX · English Language Specification A (Paper 1C & Coursework 3 (Transferred from previous series) & Spoken language endorsement)
Listed series: November 2026; June 2027.
4EA1 · ZY · English Language Specification A (Paper 1C & Coursework 3 & Spoken language endorsement (Transferred from previous series))
Listed series: November 2026; June 2027.
4EA1 · ZZ · English Language Specification A (Paper 1C & Coursework 3 (Transferred from previous series) & Spoken language endorsement (Transferred from previous series))
Listed series: November 2026; June 2027.
4EA1 · YA · English Language Specification A (Papers 1CR & 2CR & Spoken language endorsement (Transferred from previous series))
Listed series: June 2027.
4EA1 · YB · English Language Specification A (Papers 1CR & 2R & Spoken language endorsement (Transferred from previous series))
Listed series: June 2027.
4EA1 · YC · English Language Specification A (Papers 1R & 2CR & Spoken language endorsement (Transferred from previous series))
Listed series: June 2027.
4EA1 · YD · English Language Specification A (Paper 1CR & Coursework 3 (Transferred from previous series))
Listed series: June 2027.
4EA1 · YE · English Language Specification A (Paper 1CR & Coursework 3 (Transferred from previous series) & Spoken language endorsement)
Listed series: June 2027.
4EA1 · YF · English Language Specification A (Paper 1CR & Coursework 3 & Spoken language endorsement (Transferred from previous series))
Listed series: June 2027.
4EA1 · YG · English Language Specification A (Paper 1CR & Coursework 3 (Transferred from previous series) & Spoken language endorsement (Transferred from previous series))
Listed series: June 2027.

Regional and regional-onscreen options in this manual are listed for June 2027 only. Follow the centre-location rules on manual page 3; several subject tables mistakenly cross-refer to page 2. Confirm the required entry with the centre.
Onscreen or mixed paper/onscreen choices require suitable approved centre provision. C or CR in a paper title is not necessarily the entry-option code; use the exact option shown below.
The 48 listed choices belong to one 4EA1 award. Optional spoken-language endorsement and transferred coursework/endorsement components do not create additional International GCSE awards.
Transfer codes are conditional on previous-series work and current carry-forward rules; listing a code does not establish eligibility. Coursework and spoken-language assessment require appropriate centre provision.
This is award and entry reconciliation only. Original teaching, guided, independent and application practice, book mapping, specialist approval and formal assessment validation remain incomplete.
The official URL filename says Issue 6, but the downloaded cover and current assessment footers state Issue 7 - August 2025.

Specification edition checked

Official specification · Issue 7 ↗

Issue 7 - August 2025. Award identity and assessment structure checked on physical pages 1, 9, 10, 11, 31. Full topic teaching, practice and book mapping remain incomplete.

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Specification document links found on the official page

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Official document 1 ↗

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