International Advanced Level January 2014 Examinations .

EdexcelOne90 High HolbornLondonWC1V 7BHSeptember 2013Dear Examinations OfficerInternational Advanced Level January 2014 examinationsEntry unit and cash-in codesWe understand the importance of entering your students for the correct examinations, so inpreparation for the first International Advanced Level examinations in January 2014, we are writing toprovide further information to help you make the correct entries using the appropriate entry codes.Please read and use this information in conjunction with the IAL Eligibility Rules in theInformation Manual (page 80)1. For students who must complete and cash in their A level course in January 2014Students who have banked GCE units up to June 2013 and who MUST complete their A level coursesin January 2014 must use the transitional unit codes below in Business Studies, Economics,Mathematics, English Literature, Psychology and Religious Studies with appropriate cash-in codes. Theexaminations will be based on the current GCE 2008 specifications. The award will be IAL.These transitional unit codes are valid only for the January 2014 examination series and must be usedwith the corresponding cash-in codes. Results achieved in these units cannot be used with results fromfuture examination series.GCE codeTransitional entry code(Use ONLY for students who must cash in in January2014. Results with these transitional codes are validONLY in January 2014 examination series)BUSINESS STUDIES6BS016BS026BS036BS04AS cash-inA Level 16EC026EC03AS cash-inA Level 4666566666667–––––Core Mathematics 1Core Mathematics 2Core Mathematics 3Core Mathematics 4Further Pure Mathematics 16663A6664A6665A6666A6667AENGLISH LITERATURE6ET036ET04A level cash-in6ETA36ETA49ETA1PSYCHOLOGY6PS03A level cash-in6PSA39PSA1RELIGIOUS STUDIES6RS02 (option 1A)AS cash-in6RSA28RSA1

The complete list of units available to these students in January 2014 is as follows:Current GCE codeTransitional codeJanuary 2014IAL codeJanuary 2014(ONLY for students who must cashin January 2014.Results with these codes are validONLY in January 2014)BIOLOGY6BI016BI026BI046BI056BI076BI088BI07 – AS cash-in code9BI07 – A level cash-in codeNo transitional code.Use the IAL code*No transitional code.Use the IAL code*No transitional code.Use the IAL code*No transitional code.Use the IAL code*No transitional code.Use the IAL code*No transitional code.Use the IAL code*No transitional code.Use the IAL codeNo transitional code.Use the IAL codeWBI01No transitional code.Use the IAL code*No transitional code.Use the IAL code*No transitional code.Use the IAL code*No transitional code.Use the IAL code*No transitional code.Use the IAL code*No transitional code.Use the IAL code*No transitional code.Use the IAL codeNo transitional code.Use the IAL codeWCH01No transitional code.Use the IAL code*No transitional code.Use the IAL code*No transitional code.Use the IAL code*No transitional code.Use the IAL code*No transitional code.Use the IAL code*No transitional code.Use the IAL code*No transitional code.Use the IAL codeNo transitional code.Use the IAL BS04WBS03XBS01Not available inJanuary HEMISTRY6CH016CH026CH046CH056CH076CH088CH07 – AS cash-in code9CH07 – A level cash-in 16PH026PH046PH056PH076PH088PH07 – AS cash-in code9PH07 – A level cash-in codeWPH02WPH04WPH05WPH03WPH06XPH01YPH01BUSINESS STUDIES6BS016BS026BS036BS048BS01 – AS cash-in code9BS01 – A level cash-in codeECONOMICS6EC01

6EC026EC036EC048EC01 – AS cash-in code9EC01 – A level cash-in code6ECA26ECA3N/A8ECA19ECA1WEC02WEC03WEC04XEC01Not available inJanuary 2014No transitional code.Use the IAL code*No transitional code.Use the IAL code*No transitional code.Use the IAL codeNo transitional code.Use the IAL codeWAC016663A6664A6665A6666A6667ANo transitional code.Use the IAL code*No transitional code.Use the IAL code*No transitional code.Use the IAL code*No transitional code.Use the IAL code*No transitional code.Use the IAL code*No transitional code.Use the IAL code*No transitional code.Use the IAL codeNo transitional code.Use the IAL codeNo transitional code.Use the IAL codeNo transitional code.Use the IAL codeNo transitional code.Use the IAL codeNo transitional code.Use the IAL codeWMA016ETA36ETA49ETA1Not available in IALNot available in IALNot available in IAL6PSA39PSA1Not available in IALNot available in IAL6RSA28RSA1Not available in IALNot available in IALACCOUNTING600160028011 – AS cash-in code9011 – A level cash-in 6677– Core Mathematics 1– Core Mathematics 2– Core Mathematics 3– Core Mathematics 4– Further Pure Mathematics 1- Mechanics 16678 – Mechanics 26679 – Mechanics 36683 – Statistics 16684 – Statistics 26689 – Decision Mathematics 18371 – AS Mathematics8372 – AS Further Mathematics8373 – AS Pure Mathematics9371 – A Level Mathematics9372 – A level Further Mathematics9373 – A level Pure 1XMA01XFM01XPM01YMA01YFM01YPM01ENGLISH LITERATURE6ET036ET049ET01 – A level cash-in codePSYCHOLOGY6PS039PS01 – A level cash-in codeRELIGIOUS STUDIES6RS02 (option 1A)8RS01 - AS cash-in code*These examinations are also based on the current GCE 2008 specifications.2. For all other students taking examinations in January 2014All other students taking examinations in January 2014 but who are not completing and cashing-intheir A level course must be entered using IAL codes below. These students include: (a) students whohave completed and banked GCE units up to June 2013 and wish to switch to IAL to complete theircourses and (b) students who are starting IAL from September 2013 and taking their firstexaminations in January 2014.

Unit titleIAL codeBIOLOGYUnit 1: Lifestyle, Transport, Genes and HealthUnit 2: Dev, Plants and the EnvironmentUnit 3: Practical Biology and Research SkillsUnit 4: The Natural Env and Species SurvivalUnit 5: Energy, Exercise and CoordinationUnit 6: Practical Biology and Exp InvestigationIAS cash-in codeIAL cash-in TRYUnit 1: The core Principles of ChemistryUnit 2: Application of Core Principles of ChemistryUnit 3: Chemistry Laboratory Skills I AlternativeUnit 4: General Principles of Chemistry I - RatesUnit 5: General Principles of Chemistry II - TransUnit 6: Chemistry Laboratory Skills II AlternativeIAS cash-inIAL SICSUnit 1: Physics on the goUnit 2: Physics at workUnit 3: Exploring physicsUnit 4: Physics on the moveUnit 5: Physics from creation to collapseUnit 6: Experimental physicsIAS cash-inIAL INESS STUDIESUnit 1: Business EnterpriseUnit 2: Business Structures and ProcessesUnit 3: Strategic Business DecisionsUnit 4: Business in a Global ContextIAS cash-inIAL cash-inWBS01WBS02WBS03WBS04XBS01Not available in January 2014ECONOMICSUnit 1: Markets in ActionUnit 2: Macroeconomic Performance and PolicyUnit 3: Business BehaviourUnit 4: Developments in the Global EconomyIAS cash-inIAL cash-inWEC01WEC02WEC03WEC04XEC01Not available in January 2014ACCOUNTINGUnit 1Unit 2IAS cash-inIAL cash-inWAC01WAC02XAC01YAC01MATHEMATICSCore Mathematics 12WMA01Core Mathematics 34WMA02Further Pure Mathematics 1Mechanics 1Mechanics 2Mechanics 3Statistics 1Statistics 2Decision Mathematics 1IAS MathematicsIAS Further MathematicsIAS Pure MathematicsIAL MathematicsIAL Further MathematicsIAL Pure 1XFM01XPM01YMA01YFM01YPM01

3. Students with banked GCE units up to June 2013 and switching to IAL to complete their Alevel courseStudents who have already taken and banked GCE units up to June 2013 can combine any of theireligible units with relevant IAL units to complete their A level course. The award will be IAL. Thiscombination is allowed in January 2014, June 2014, January 2015 and June 2015 series ofexaminations.GCE units achieved in June 2014 and beyond cannot be combined with IAL units. Studentsmust continue with their GCE A level course.4. Biology, Chemistry and PhysicsStudents who are taking IAL Biology, Chemistry and Physics will continue to take the externallyassessed unit 3 (previously unit 7) and unit 6 (previously unit 8). This is the 100% externally assessedqualification with no coursework. Students previously taking the GCE Biology, Chemistry and Physicswithout coursework should be entered using the IAL codes as it is no longer possible to take GCEwithout coursework.If a student completes a mixture of alternative written paper and coursework, in units 3 and 6, theaward will be IAL.A student must complete coursework in both unit 3 and unit 6 to be awarded a GCE.From 2014, all students who sit examinations in January will automatically be awarded an IAL in eachsubject.5. Re-sitStudents can re-sit each IAL unit once before certification. The higher unit mark of the 2 attempts willbe used to calculate the overall grade. For example, if a student takes Core Mathematics 12 in January2014 he or she may re-sit the unit in June 2014 and the higher unit mark will automatically be selectedto calculate the subject grade.6. Policy for Timetabling International Advanced Level examinations and January 2014examination timetableThe Policy for timetabling International Advanced Level examinations will be available here inOctober: ?cgrp Exams%20administrationPlease refer to and use this policy for all examinations in the January 2014 series.The final timetable for the January 2014 examinations is available -timetables-international.aspxIf you require further information please contact your Regional Development Manager or theInternational Account Services at InternationalEO@pearson.com 44 (0) 1204 770 696.Yours faithfullyTope GayPortfolio ManagerInternational Schools and Colleges

Edexcel One90 High Holborn London WC1V 7BH September 2013 . ONLY in January 2014) IAL code January 2014 BIOLOGY 6BI01 No transitional code. Use the IAL code* WBI01 . Use the IAL code* WME01 6678 – Mechanics 2 No transitional code. Use the IAL code* WME02 6679