Which exam board does my child sit?
Most international schools use Cambridge or Pearson Edexcel; schools in North America often use AP. The fastest way to know is the course code on your child’s timetable, exam entry or any past paper.
Boards and courses we teach
| Board | Course | Usual age | Subjects |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge International | Cambridge IGCSE | Years 10 and 11 (age 14 to 16) | 13 |
| Cambridge International | Cambridge O Level | Years 10 and 11 (age 14 to 16) | 10 |
| Cambridge International | Cambridge International AS & A Level | Years 12 and 13 (age 16 to 18) | 10 |
| Pearson Edexcel | Pearson Edexcel International GCSE | Years 10 and 11 (age 14 to 16) | 12 |
| Pearson Edexcel | Pearson Edexcel International A Level | Years 12 and 13 (age 16 to 18) | 7 |
| Pearson Edexcel | Pearson Edexcel GCSE (England) | Years 10 and 11 (age 14 to 16) | 8 |
| Pearson Edexcel | Pearson Edexcel A Level (England) | Years 12 and 13 (age 16 to 18) | 8 |
| AQA | AQA GCSE | Years 10 and 11 (age 14 to 16) | 9 |
| AQA | AQA A-level | Years 12 and 13 (age 16 to 18) | 9 |
| OCR | OCR GCSE | Years 10 and 11 (age 14 to 16) | 9 |
| OCR | OCR A Level | Years 12 and 13 (age 16 to 18) | 8 |
| WJEC and Eduqas | WJEC and Eduqas GCSE | Years 10 and 11 (age 14 to 16) | 2 |
| WJEC and Eduqas | WJEC A Level | Years 12 and 13 (age 16 to 18) | 2 |
| College Board AP | AP courses | Grades 10 to 12 | 7 |
How to find the code
- Look at the school timetable or report: courses are often listed with a code such as 0580 or 4MA1.
- Check the exam entry or statement of entry the school sends before exams.
- Look at the front cover of any past paper your child has practised: the board and code are printed at the top.
Still not sure? Send us the subject name and your child’s year on WhatsApp and we will tell you.
Ask us on WhatsAppPopular boards by country
- UAE
- Cambridge IGCSE and AS & A Level, Pearson Edexcel International GCSE and International A Level
- Saudi Arabia
- Cambridge IGCSE, Pearson Edexcel International GCSE and International A Level
- Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain and Oman
- Cambridge IGCSE and AS & A Level, Pearson Edexcel International GCSE
- United Kingdom
- GCSE and A Level with AQA, Pearson Edexcel, OCR and WJEC, plus Cambridge IGCSE and Pearson Edexcel International GCSE for students abroad
- Pakistan
- Cambridge O Level and AS & A Level, Pearson Edexcel International GCSE and International A Level
- Malaysia
- Cambridge IGCSE and AS & A Level, Pearson Edexcel International GCSE
- Africa
- Cambridge O Level, IGCSE and AS & A Level, Pearson Edexcel International GCSE
- North America
- AP courses, plus Cambridge IGCSE and AS & A Level at international schools
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