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  1. IGCSE
  3. English Language Edexcel A

English Language

Spec 4EA1

Free Edexcel A IGCSE English Language revision: past papers from 2018–2025 with mark schemes.

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

1.1 Content overview

1.2 Section A: Non-fiction Texts

1.3 Section B: Transactional Writing

1.4 Component 1 assessment requirements

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

2.1 Content overview

2.2 Section A: Poetry and Prose Texts

2.3 Section B: Imaginative Writing

2.4 Component 2 assessment requirements

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

3.1 Content overview

3.2 Component 3 content and focus

3.3 Assignment A: Poetry and Prose Texts

3.4 Assignment B: Imaginative Writing

3.5 Conduct of the non-examined assessment

4 Spoken Language Endorsement (optional)

4.1 Endorsement requirements

4.2 Spoken language assessment criteria

5 Pearson Edexcel International GCSE English Anthology

5.1 Part 1: Non-fiction Texts (Component 1 Section A)

5.2 Part 2: Poetry and Prose Texts (Components 2 and 3 Section A)

6 Assessment objectives

6.1 Assessment objectives and weightings

Assessment at a glance

AssessmentFormatDurationMarksWeighting
Component 1: Non-fiction Texts and Transactional WritingWritten exam2h 15m90 marks60%
Component 2: Poetry and Prose Texts and Imaginative WritingWritten exam1h 30m60 marks40%
Component 3: Poetry and Prose Texts and Imaginative Writing (NEA, alternative to Component 2)Non-exam assessment—60 marks40%
Spoken Language Endorsement (optional)Non-exam assessment10m—Reported separately

Course aims & skills

Edexcel A IGCSE English Language builds the skills examiners reward. By the end of the course you should be able to:

  • Read a range of non-fiction, poetry and prose texts fluently
  • Analyse how writers use linguistic and structural devices to create effects
  • Explore links and connections between writers' ideas and perspectives
  • Write effectively for transactional purposes such as letters, articles and speeches
  • Produce engaging imaginative writing
  • Use a wide vocabulary and varied sentence structures
  • Apply accurate spelling, punctuation and grammar
  • Communicate clearly in a prepared spoken presentation and discussion

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