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Pearson Edexcel IGCSE English Language

Pearson Edexcel International GCSE English Language A (4EA1). What it covers, how it is assessed, a link to the official specification, and the free study material Marlbridge publishes for it.

Syllabus
4EA1
Board
Pearson Edexcel
Qualification
IGCSE
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Topics and resources

8 free resources, 3 of 4 topics covered

Each topic below is from the official Pearson Edexcel document for Pearson Edexcel International GCSE English Language A (4EA1), with its study guides, revision notes and practice questions together. Everything here is for Pearson Edexcel IGCSE English Language (4EA1) only.

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  1. Topic 1 3 resources

    Component 1: Non-fiction Texts and Transactional Writing (examined)

    Covers Section A: Non-fiction texts, Section B: Transactional Writing

    Study guides

    Revision notes

    Practice questions

  2. Topic 2 3 resources

    Component 2: Poetry and Prose Texts and Imaginative Writing (examined)

    Covers Section A: Poetry and Prose Texts, Section B: Imaginative Writing

    Study guides

    Revision notes

    Practice questions

  3. Topic 3 1 resource

    Component 3: Poetry and Prose Texts and Imaginative Writing (non-examined assessment)

    Covers Assignment A: Poetry and Prose Texts, Assignment B: Imaginative Writing

    Study guides

    Revision notes

    No revision notes for this topic yet.

    Practice questions

    No practice questions for this topic yet.

  4. Topic 4 No resources yet

    Spoken Language Endorsement (optional)

    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 — International GCSE English Language A (9–1) specification and news pages at qualifications.pearson.com — For first teaching 2016 (Issue 7, August 2025). Verified 2026-09-02. 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 IGCSE English Language
Spec code
4EA1
Does Marlbridge teach it?
Yes — request a free trial class
Who teaches it?
Lubna Waseem · Ammar Bilal
Are resources available?
Yes — 8 published
Is enrolment open?
Enquire to join — no online enrolment yet
Official specification
Pearson Edexcel specification
Topic checklist
Printable 4EA1 checklist
Where was this verified?
2026-08-19, official Pearson Edexcel specification

Compiled and maintained by the Marlbridge Academic Team, checked against the official Pearson Edexcel specification on 2026-08-19.

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The qualification

Pearson Edexcel International GCSE English Language A (4EA1)

Marlbridge's summary of the course

Pearson Edexcel International GCSE English Language A develops learners’ reading and writing skills across a range of non-fiction, poetry and prose texts, preparing them for further study and everyday communication.

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

For first teaching 2016 (specification Issue 6, 2023). Students take Component 1 (Non-fiction Texts and Transactional Writing) plus EITHER Component 2 (Poetry and Prose Texts and Imaginative Writing, examined) OR Component 3 (the non-exam-assessment alternative to Component 2). A modular version (4XEA1) is also offered for first teaching September 2025.

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

Component-based qualification

Assessment components for Pearson Edexcel English Language 4EA1
Component Duration Marks Weighting Type
4EA1/01: Component 1: Non-fiction Texts and Transactional Writing 2h 15m 90 60% Written exam
4EA1/02: Component 2: Poetry and Prose Texts and Imaginative Writing 1h 30m 60 40% * Written exam
4EA1/03: Component 3: Poetry and Prose Texts and Imaginative Writing (non-examined assessment) — 60 40% * Coursework

* Candidates sit one of the components marked with an asterisk, not all of them.

Source: official Pearson Edexcel specification, verified 2026-08-28. Directly confirmed against the official PDF (Specification Issue 7, August 2025): students complete Component 1 (compulsory) plus EITHER Component 2 OR Component 3 – both alternatives carry identical marks (60) and weighting (40%), so they are shown as simple alternatives (unlike Cambridge 0475's routes, whose weightings differ). Component 1 (2h15, 90 marks, 60%): Section A Reading (45 marks, non-fiction text response) + Section B Transactional Writing (45 marks). Component 2 (1h30, 60 marks, 40%, externally assessed written exam): Section A Reading essay (30 marks) + Section B Imaginative Writing (30 marks). Component 3 (60 marks, 40%, internally assessed and externally moderated non-examined assessment): the coursework alternative to Component 2, covering the same content. Pearson also lists a separate modular version (4XEA1, first teaching September 2025; not described in this specification), which is not modeled here. First teaching September 2016, first examination June 2018.

Questions about this course

How is Pearson Edexcel English Language (4EA1) assessed?

Pearson Edexcel English Language (4EA1) is assessed through: 4EA1/01 (Component 1: Non-fiction Texts and Transactional Writing) — 2h 15m, 90 marks, 60% of the qualification; one of 4EA1/02 (Component 2: Poetry and Prose Texts and Imaginative Writing) — 1h 30m, 60 marks, 40% of the qualification or 4EA1/03 (Component 3: Poetry and Prose Texts and Imaginative Writing (non-examined assessment)) — no fixed duration, 60 marks, 40% of the qualification. It is a component based qualification. Source: official Pearson Edexcel specification, verified 2026-08-28.

What topics does Pearson Edexcel IGCSE English Language (4EA1) cover?

4 topics in the current syllabus: Component 1: Non-fiction Texts and Transactional Writing (examined); Component 2: Poetry and Prose Texts and Imaginative Writing (examined); Component 3: Poetry and Prose Texts and Imaginative Writing (non-examined assessment); Spoken Language Endorsement (optional). The printable topic checklist lists every topic and subtopic on one page.

Can I get a tutor for Pearson Edexcel IGCSE English Language (4EA1)?

Yes. Marlbridge teaches Pearson Edexcel IGCSE English Language (4EA1) 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 IGCSE English Language (4EA1) revision notes and practice questions?

Yes. Marlbridge has published 8 free resources for this course (study guides, exam preparation guides, practice questions, revision notes), free to read with no sign-up.

The subject

English Language teaching and study resources, organised by level, board and topic.

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English Language at other qualifications

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