Pearson Edexcel

Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Level written examinations are held three times a year. 

Pearson Edexcel IGCSE (R Paper) written examinations are held once a year in the Summer examination series. 

• January 2026 Examination Series: Registration is closed.
• Summer 2026 Examination Series: Registration is open. The registration deadline is 13 March 2026 17:00 Japan time. Late fees will apply afer this deadline.
• October 2026 Examination Series: Registration is not open.

Examinations with a ‘*’ symbol are examinations scheduled outside of our normal operating hours and evening charges 19,030 JPY (tax inclusive) will be applied. 

• Examination Fees vary depending on subjects.
• Price quoted includes local fee covering British Council cost and board fee for Pearson Edexcel.
• Further details on available subjects and components can be found from our online registration system.

Registration procedures

Once you have decided what subject you would like to take, please follow our Easy Step Exam Registration Guide and complete the following steps well before the registration deadline:

1. Please complete online registration and payment through our School Registration System (SRS). Please click here to start your registration. We accept Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club and G pay. 
2. After you have made the online payment, please submit a scan of the candidate’s valid passport photo page by email. 
3. Receive and confirm candidate details on examinations board’s Statement of Entry.
4. Receive final confirmation email from our centre.

Cash-in 

Cash-in combines all required units to award an overall grade and a final certificate for IAL (International AS & A Level) and Modular IGCSE. Without a cash-in code, candidates will receive a Statement of Results only. 

Candidates who wish to cash in must submit their previous Statement of Results by email for an eligibility check. Please consult the Pearson Edexcel Information Manual for cash-in requirements and enter the correct cash-in code when registering on SRS. 

Timetable Clash 

Within the same examination series, various types of timetable clashes may occur. If there are any timetable clashes with other International A-Level or IGCSE examinations, you must contact us at least 4 weeks prior to your first examination date for timetable deviation application. 

For clashes between multiple Pearson Edexcel examinations registered at our centre, we will make the necessary re-arrangements. Candidates should refer to their Confirmation Letter for the finalised timetable. Where two examinations clash, one of them will be rescheduled to a different time on the same day. Candidates must remain under full centre supervision during the break between the two examinations. During this period, candidates are not permitted to use mobile phones or any other electronic devices, nor to communicate with other candidates. 

Access Arrangements 

Access Arrangements allow candidates/learners with special educational needs, disabilities or temporary injuries to access the assessment without changing the demands of the assessment. For example, readers, scribes and Braille question papers. Pearson Edexcel will consider application in light of candidate’s needs and requirement to maintain the integrity and security of the examination. 

Candidate that requires access arrangements must submit medical certificate with assessment results (written in English) issued within the last four years by email together with the above-listed registration documents before the relevant registration deadlines.

Registering with Different Centres 

Within the same examination series, candidates may register to sit different subjects at different centres but may not register to sit the same subject at more than one centre. Please also be aware that registering for examinations at multiple centres within the same series can lead to issues such as timetable clashes that cannot be resolved, increased travel-related stress, and a greater risk of missing examinations. For these reasons, it is strongly recommended that all examinations are taken at a single test centre.

Exam Tips, Tools and Support 

Exams put extra pressure on even the calmest of students. But, with a little preparation and a well-planned revision timetable, you can achieve the grades you deserve. 

The British Council has a range of useful tools and resources for you, whether you’re a student or teacher. And we can help you with the following simple tips:  

Two months before your exams 

Now is the time to think seriously about your revision timetable. You should: 

• check the most up-to-date syllabus for every subject 
•  find out about the exam (for example, are questions multiple choice or essay-based?) 
• prepare a revision timetable 

Some revision tips 

Try to schedule revision for your most productive times during the day. For example, if you feel fresh and alert in the morning, make sure you do most of your studying early. You should also try to: 

• prioritise exams that make up a large percentage of a subject’s grade 
• take regular breaks to refresh your mind 
• use a variety of study tools to revise – including books, audio guides and online video summaries 
• highlight important points in your study notes 
• ask family and friends to quiz you on each subject 
• sit past papers, available on the Pearson Edexcel website support page, (so you get a feel for the questions and timings) 
• make time for relaxation with family and friends 

A month before your exams 

Private candidates receive their Statement of Entry at the registration stage. Your Statement of Entry will tell you exactly when your exams are being held so you can make appropriate travel arrangements. You must remember to bring this document with you on exam day. 

For more information on what to bring and to view your exam timetables, see Your Exam Day. 

In the meantime, continue with your own revision timetable – but remember to schedule breaks so you don’t get too tired. 

Exam quick tips – on the day 

So, you have revised and prepared for the big day. Don’t worry if you feel a little nervous – that’s only natural. Follow a few simpler tips to stay relaxed and get the best possible exam results. Try to: 

• stay calm and take deep, even breaths 
• read the exam paper completely before you start 
• plan your time 
• move on to the next question if you get stuck  
• read the questions carefully and make sure you answer each one properly 
• sip fresh water throughout the exam 
• check each answer, particularly if you finish early 

For essay questions, remember to structure your answers with a beginning, middle and end. The beginning introduces the essay, the middle explores the topic in more detail and should make up around 75 per cent of the overall word count, and the end concludes or summarises your essay. 

The British Council has been administering school examinations globally for more than 75 years. We will make sure that everything runs smoothly on the day, so that you can concentrate on doing your best.  

There are some important forms and materials that you will need to bring on the examination day. You can find all of this information below.   

Examination Venue 

Examinations are held at the British Council, Tokyo (access map: https://www.britishcouncil.jp/en/about/japan/access). Kindly note that the venue cannot be changed.  

Examination Timetables 

A Statement of Entry is a document that confirms your examination registration. It lists your chosen subjects and the scheduled examination dates, the AM / PM session for each module, as well as your name, date of birth and candidate number.  

Statements of Entry are emailed to private candidates during the registration process. Please refer to your Statement of Entry to check your examination dates and session times. 

Important announcement:

1. Pearson Edexcel ‘AM’ examinations start at 2:00pm Japan Standard Time in the Summer series and October.  

Pearson Edexcel ‘AM’ examinations start at 3:00pm Japan Standard Time in November and the January series.   

Pearson Edexcel ‘PM’ examinations start at 5:00pm Japan Standard Time in the Summer series and October. 

Pearson Edexcel ‘PM’ examinations start at 6:00pm Japan Standard Time in November and the January series.  

2. Candidate must arrive 30 minutes prior to the examination starts to facilitate baggage deposit and registration 

3. Candidate to be seated 15 minutes before examination starts

4. British Council Japan follows Pearson Edexcel International Start Times hence, candidate who arrive after examination board key time will not be permitted to seat for the examination. Attendance will be mark as ‘Absent’. 

What to Bring on Exam Day 

You can avoid any stress or delays on your exam day by bringing all the correct forms and equipment. 

Please note the following: 

1. Candidate’s valid original passport is required for ID check purposes. Digital / photocopied passport is strictly not accepted. 
2. Candidate must bring your own stationery (2B pencil, black & blue ink pen). All stationery must be kept in a transparent case.  
3. Approved type of scientific calculator (where permitted). Pearson Edexcel's calculator rules can be found here. 
4. Any additional materials required for your subject, such as geometrical instruments, a ruler, protractor, or compasses. 
5. Candidate can also bring drinking water in a clear, label-free bottle into the exam room. 
6. The above listed items will be inspected before and during the examinations.
7. Do not bring valuable items. We cannot accept responsibility for any loss or damage to personal belongings. 

Safeguarding Candidates Under 18 

On the examination day, parents, legal guardians, or other authorised persons listed on the registration system must present a valid original government-issued photo ID for verification by invigilator when collecting the candidate after the examination.  

Any changes to the nominated person or pick-up arrangements must be communicated to us by email in advance. 

Special Consideration 

Special Consideration is a post examination adjustment to a candidate’s mark or grade to reflect temporary injury, illness or other indisposition at the time of the examination/assessment. 

This guidance has been written to help you. Read it carefully and follow the instructions.

Regulations - Make sure you understand the rules

• Be on time for all your exams. If you are late, your work might not be accepted. 
• Do not become involved in any unfair or dishonest practice during the exam. 
• If you try to cheat or break the rules in any way, you could be disqualified from all your exams. 
• You must not take into the exam room any unauthorised material, including

• Any pencil cases taken into the exam room must be see-through. 
• Remember: possession of unauthorised material is breaking the rules, even if you do not intend to use it, and you will be subject to sanctions and possible disqualification. 
• Do not use correcting pens, fluid or tape, erasable pens, highlighters or gel pens in your answers. 
• Do not talk to or try to communicate with or disturb other candidates once you have entered the exam room. 
• You must not write inappropriate, obscene or offensive material. 
• If you leave the exam room unaccompanied by an invigilator before  
• the exam has finished, you will not be allowed to return. 
• Do not borrow anything from another candidate during the exam. 

Information – Make sure you attend your exams and  bring what you need 

• Know the dates and times of all your exams. Arrive at least 30 minutes before the start of each exam.  
•  If you arrive late for an exam, report to the invigilator running the exam.  
•  If you arrive more than one hour after the published starting time for the exam, you may not be allowed to take it. 
• Only take into the exam room the pens, pencils, erasers and any other permitted equipment needed for the exam. 
• You must write clearly and in black ink. Coloured pencils or inks may be used only for diagrams, maps, charts, etc, unless the instructions printed on the front of the question paper state otherwise. 

Calculators, dictionaries and computer spellchckers

• You may use a calculator unless you are told otherwise. 

If you use a calculator: 

• make sure it works properly; check that the batteries are working properly; 
• clear anything stored in its memory; 
• remove any parts such as cases, lids or covers which have printed instructions or formulae; 
• do not bring into the exam room any operating instructions or prepared programs. 
• Do not use a dictionary or computer spellchecker unless you are told otherwise.

Results and Certificates 

January Series  

• Pearson Edexcel AS & A Level provisional results will be released in early March. 
• Certificates for candidates who applied for cash-in within the normal registration period will be delivered to our centre in June. These will be issued by post to the candidate’s registered address, together with the hard copy Statement of Provisional Results. 

Summer Examination Series 

• Pearson Edexcel AS & A Level and IGCSE provisional results will be released in mid-August. 
• Certificates for candidates who applied for cash-in within the normal registration period will be delivered to our centre in November. These will be issued by post to the candidate’s registered address, together with the hard copy Statement of Provisional Results. 

October/November Examination Series 

• Pearson Edexcel AS & A Level provisional results will be released in late-January of the following year. 
• Certificates for candidates who applied for cash-in within the normal registration period will be delivered to our centre in March. These will be issued by post to the candidate’s registered address, together with the hard copy Statement of Provisional Results. 

Note: Candidates who did not apply for cash-in will receive only the hard copy Statement of Provisional Results by post. 

Viewing Results Online 

Your login details will be sent to you via email one week prior to the Pearson Edexcel’s results release date. This is the link for ResultsPlus Direct.

Understanding Your Results 

Further information about understanding your results can be found here. 

About the Marking Process 

Your examination papers are assessed by specialist examiners who follow a strict marking scheme. Principal Examiners oversee the process to ensure grades are awarded fairly.  

Borderline grades are also re-marked as part of the quality assurance process to ensure fairness. 

If you still believe your result does not accurately reflect your work, you may request Review of Marking. 

Sending Results  

If you are completing your International A levels this autumn and are a UCAS applicant, Pearson Edexcel will send your results to UCAS one day before results day. UCAS collates your Pearson results with any other results you have from other awarding organisations and send these to the universities and colleges from which you've had offers. 

Certificate Dispatch 

Your Certificate of Final Results will be sent to the address registered in our system by trackable post, free of charge within Japan. If your address has changed, please contact us immediately and provide your updated address by email. 

If you require your certificate to be sent outside Japan, you will be responsible for the international postage fee, which ranges from JPY 5,000 to JPY 12,000, depending on the destination and shipping zone. 

Post-Results Services  

For other post-results services such Certifying Statement of Results, Replacement Certificate, Notification of Performance or Certificate of Unit Credit, Letter of Confirmation, please refer to the information provided here and apply directly via the Pearson Certificate Services website. 

Please note that the British Council in Japan is not authorised to issue or certify copies. 

If you were expecting higher marks – or haven’t quite made the grades you need for your chosen university or college place – don’t panic. You may be able to retake your exams or even request re-marking in some cases. 

Reviews of Marking and Moderation (RoMM) Services 

Pearson Edexcel Private candidates who register for exams directly through the British Council can now apply for Post-Results Service (PRS) through the British Council’s School Registration System (SRS). This new and easy-to-use feature will enable candidates to make payments instantly when applying for the service through the online system.

Read the PRS guide to find more information

Candidates will be informed of the PRS fees and request deadlines for the below-listed remarking services for the relevant examination series in the email notifying them of online results availability. Please note that our centre can only submit your Review of Marking request to Pearson Edexcel after receipt of the full payment has been confirmed.

The following are Pearson Edexcel service lead times (from the date the request is submitted to Pearson Edexcel):

• Priority review of marking (Service P2): up to 15 days
• Review of marking (Service 2): up to 20 days
• Clerical check (Service 1): up to 10 days
• Free Access to Scripts (ATS)*: up to 5 days

 *Scripts do not have examiner annotation on them, but you can see the marks 

Retake an Examination 

If you or your teachers think that you could achieve better grades, you can also choose to re-take your exam.  

What is a Retake? 

You can redo any Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Subsidiary and Advanced Level unit, but Pearson Edexcel will only consider your two most recent attempts when determining your best result. 

 If you already have an overall grade for your qualification, you will need to cash-in again to ensure Pearson Edexcel recalculate your grade. 

You can retake Pearson Edexcel IGCSE by resitting all of the exams. This means that if you had to take two exams when you first completed your course, you will need to resit both papers again, in the same exam session, to get a new grade. Please note that our centre only offers some Pearson Edexcel IGCSE (R Paper) examinations.  

 What you need to do 

If you are a private candidate, please click here to register for the next exam series when registration is open. 

When registering for retakes, please ensure you tick the ‘retake’ box and enter your same UCI number and previous centre number on the registration system. 

You must then send us your previous Statement of Results by email for an eligibility check. 

• Candidates will be charged the full exam fee upon registration. If you request a transfer or cancel your examination, your right to a refund will be determined in accordance with the examination board’s regulation.
• Candidates who would like to withdraw within the normal registration period will receive a refund. Administration fee will be waived for a request with a valid reason (medical/national service) with supporting documents (written in English).
• Candidates are not eligible for refund for any inquiry received after the normal registration period. Exemption given to requests with a valid reason (medical/national service) and sufficient evidence or explanation must be given if cancellation is requested. This evidence must be in English. Evidence may include a medical report or accident report (or similar), which should be issued by an authorised body. The report should include both the signature of the doctor or professional and the stamp of the institution. It should also indicate that the situation prohibits the candidate from taking the examination on the scheduled date and time, however, administration fee applies.
• Candidates must inform the Exam Centre of any changes to your identity document before the exam date. Failure to do so will disallow the said candidate from taking the exam and ineligible for a refund or transfer.
• Full terms and conditions can be found from our online registration system.