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Pearson Edexcel A Level Business

Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Level Business (YBS11 / XBS11). What it covers, how it is assessed, a link to the official specification, and the free study material Marlbridge publishes for it.

Syllabus
YBS11
Board
Pearson Edexcel
Qualification
A Level
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Topics and resources

7 free resources, 2 of 4 topics covered

Each topic below is from the official Pearson Edexcel document for Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Level Business (YBS11 / XBS11), with its study guides, revision notes and practice questions together. Everything here is for Pearson Edexcel A Level Business (YBS11) only.

  • Learn with study guides
  • Revise with revision notes
  • Practise with practice questions

AS Level

Topics 1–2. Usually studied in the first year, and assessed at AS.

  1. AS topic 1 3 resources

    Marketing and people

    Covers Meeting customer needs, The market, Marketing mix and strategy, Managing people, Entrepreneurs and leaders

    Study guides

    Revision notes

    Practice questions

  2. AS topic 2 3 resources

    Managing business activities

    Covers Planning a business and raising finance, Financial planning, Managing finance

    Study guides

    Revision notes

    Practice questions

A Level

Topics 3–4. Studied in addition to the AS content for the full A Level.

  1. A Level topic 3 No resources yet

    Business decisions and strategy

    No Marlbridge resource for this topic yet. It is still part of the syllabus, so use the official document and past papers for it.

  2. A Level topic 4 No resources yet

    Global business

    No Marlbridge resource for this topic yet. It is still part of the syllabus, so use the official document and past papers for it.

Covering more than one topic

Course guides, exam preparation and pages that span several topics.

Study guides

No study guide for this course yet.

Revision notes

No revision notes for this course yet.

Practice questions

Source: Pearson Edexcel – official International Advanced Level Business specification PDF (YBS11 / XBS11), Issue 1, September 2017 — Issue 1, September 2017. Verified 2026-09-17. Subtopics are shown where Marlbridge has entered them; a topic may have more in the official document. A topic listed here is part of the syllabus; it does not mean Marlbridge has published material for it. Always check the current syllabus for your examination year.

About this course

Qualification
Pearson Edexcel A Level Business
Spec code
YBS11
Does Marlbridge teach it?
Yes — request a free trial class
Who teaches it?
Salman Ahmad · Asif Iqbal
Are resources available?
Yes — 7 published
Is enrolment open?
Enquire to join — no online enrolment yet
Official specification
Pearson Edexcel specification
Topic checklist
Printable YBS11 checklist
Where was this verified?
2026-09-17, official Pearson Edexcel specification

Compiled and maintained by the Marlbridge Academic Team, checked against the official Pearson Edexcel specification on 2026-09-17.

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The qualification

Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Level Business (YBS11 / XBS11)

Marlbridge's summary of the course

Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Level Business develops learners' understanding of business concepts, decision-making and strategy through a modular four-unit structure.

The board's own description is on the official Pearson Edexcel syllabus page.

Issue 1, September 2017. Modular qualification: International AS (units 1-2, code XBS11) covering Marketing and people, and Managing business activities; full International A Level (units 1-4, code YBS11) adds Business decisions and strategy, and Global business. The qualification code (YBS11) is recorded alone here; the four unit codes, printed in the specification as WBS11/01, WBS12/01, WBS13/01 and WBS14/01, and the AS cash-in code (XBS11) are recorded separately as related codes, and every resource that names a unit cites it in that printed form.

Specifications change between examination series. Always confirm the current syllabus and assessment structure on the Pearson Edexcel syllabus page for your examination year.

Assessment structure

Modular qualification

Assessment components for Pearson Edexcel Business YBS11
Component Duration Marks Weighting Type
WBS11/01: Unit 1: Marketing and People 2h 80 25% Unit
WBS12/01: Unit 2: Managing Business Activities 2h 80 25% Unit
WBS13/01: Unit 3: Business Decisions and Strategy 2h 80 25% Unit
WBS14/01: Unit 4: Global Business 2h 80 25% Unit

Source: official Pearson Edexcel specification, verified 2026-08-28. Directly confirmed against the official PDF (Specification Issue 1, September 2017): a four-unit modular structure – two IAS units (1-2) plus two IA2 units (3-4), each externally assessed, each 2h/80marks/25% of the full IAL. Units 1 and 2 each: Section A and B are short- and extended-response questions based on different source booklets (30 marks each), Section C one 20-mark essay from a source. Units 3 and 4 each: Section A short/extended-response questions based on sources (40 marks), Sections B and C each one 20-mark essay question. The International Advanced Subsidiary (XBS11) is claimed on Units 1-2 alone; the full International Advanced Level (YBS11) requires all four units. First teaching September 2018, first examination January 2019, first certification August 2019 (IAS) and August 2020 (full IAL).

Questions about this course

How is Pearson Edexcel Business (YBS11) assessed?

Pearson Edexcel Business (YBS11) is assessed through: WBS11/01 (Unit 1: Marketing and People) — 2h, 80 marks, 25% of the qualification; WBS12/01 (Unit 2: Managing Business Activities) — 2h, 80 marks, 25% of the qualification; WBS13/01 (Unit 3: Business Decisions and Strategy) — 2h, 80 marks, 25% of the qualification; WBS14/01 (Unit 4: Global Business) — 2h, 80 marks, 25% of the qualification. It is a modular qualification. Source: official Pearson Edexcel specification, verified 2026-08-28.

What topics does Pearson Edexcel A Level Business (YBS11) cover?

4 topics in the current syllabus: Marketing and people; Managing business activities; Business decisions and strategy; Global business. The printable topic checklist lists every topic and subtopic on one page.

Can I get a tutor for Pearson Edexcel A Level Business (YBS11)?

Yes. Marlbridge teaches Pearson Edexcel A Level Business (YBS11) live online, one-to-one or in small groups, taught by a named subject teacher from its academy in Lahore, Pakistan. The first trial class is free.

Are there free Pearson Edexcel A Level Business (YBS11) revision notes and practice questions?

Yes. Marlbridge has published 7 free resources for this course (exam preparation guides, practice questions, study guides, revision notes), free to read with no sign-up.

The subject

Business teaching and study resources, organised by level and topic.

All Business at Marlbridge

Business at other qualifications

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