International Exams Officer Newsletter
July 2026 |
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Welcome to your monthly Exams Officer newsletter |
The May/June 2026 examination series has concluded. Thank you for your hard work, dedication and support to making it a success for your students and centre.
We’ve already begun processing the scripts ready for release of results in August. In the meantime, check your secure storage and apply for any outstanding special consideration applications.
In this edition, you’ll find:
- Key dates for the coming months
- Support for GQ and VQ qualifications
- Invitations to events and webinars available
- A look ahead to results
As always, we are here. If you need further support, reach out to us through the Pearson support portal.
Best wishes,
Pearson Communications |
Supporting our colleagues in the Middle East
We know many centres are experiencing disruption due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, and we want to make it as easy as possible for you to stay informed.
Exams are cancelled in Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar and United Arab Emirates. Centres should follow the process outlined by Pearson for exams in these countries.
Our support page brings together the latest updates and guidance to help you navigate upcoming teaching, learning and assessment activity.
We’ll continue to contact you directly if anything changes that affects your centre, but you can always check back here for the most up-to-date information.
Explore our Middle East FAQs |
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This month's news and updates |
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Activity |
| 1 July |
Special consideration deadline for May/June 2026 series |
| 12 August |
Results released to centres under embargo
AS/A level, AEA, IAL, Edexcel Award Level 3, Project level 3, Mathematics in Context |
| 13 August |
Results released to students
AS/A level, AEA, IAL, Edexcel Award Level 3, Project level 3, Mathematics in Context |
| 19 August |
Results released to centres under embargo
GCSE, International GCSE, Edexcel Award Level 1 & 2, ELC(A), Project Level 1 & 2, PLSC, iPrimary and iLowerSecondary, Level 2 Extended Mathematics Certificate |
| 20 August |
Results released to students
GCSE, International GCSE, Edexcel Award Level 1 & 2, ELC(A), Project Level 1 & 2, PLSC, iPrimary and iLowerSecondary, Level 2 Extended Mathematics Certificate |
| 31 August |
Last date to request early certification |
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Join us on our 'Bitesize' webinars
Whether you're a new exams officer or just new to Pearson qualifications, you might have questions about the administration of these. We are running a series of interactive, engaging live events which are dedicated to specific admin processes, providing in depth guidance and include demonstrations on the completion of the process specified. |
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Results Readiness
16 July 2026
11:00-12:00 (GMT) 1 hour |
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Don't worry if you missed any! You can always watch the recording of past events on our support article. |
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Get help quickly with live chat
We understand that you need fast and efficient answers during busy periods. Why not try our Live Chat service for quick and reliable support, saving you time and effort.
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Results, post results and appeals |
To help prepare you for the August results period, we have dedicated support articles covering popular topics and guidance for your centre and students.
These include:
- A2C/EDI results
- General qualification results
- Vocational qualification results
- ResultsPlus & ResultsPlus Direct
- Post results & appeals
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In the latest edition, JCQ bring you guidance, support and reminders ahead of the summer 2026 results period. |
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- Key dates
- Helpful information, reminders and links
- Results days and results confidentiality
- Ensuring timely delivery of VTQ results
- Unique Candidate Identifier (UCI) and Unique Learner Number (ULN)
- Access arrangements paperwork
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Senior designated contact |
Over the summer, we may need to contact your centre urgently about results.
To help us reach the right people quickly, please tell us who your senior designated contacts are. This helps us resolve any issues straight away and protect your students’ results.
Please ensure you have completed this activity. |
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We’re going to send an EDI file to centres who use A2C via their inbox this week to check the Pearson A2C connection ahead of the summer results days.
This file will have the naming convention R*your centre number*14.X99 and will contain this message:
"This is a test file to ensure you can receive EDI files from Pearson ahead of results day. As you can see this message you do not need to take any action."
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Help us improve the exam experience for your students |
To enable us to improve the experience of teachers using our qualifications and students sitting our exams, we gather feedback after each exam series. If you're a teacher, and your students have taken any of our GCSE, International GCSE, A level or International A level exams in the May/June 2026 series, or studied for any of our BTEC qualifications, we're eager to hear your thoughts. |
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Keep your registrations on track |
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To make sure everything runs seamlessly for your learners, take a moment to double‑check that all registrations are correct and learner details are accurate. If something needs updating, don’t wait, as quick action now prevents delays later. |
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Here’s what to do:
Transfers: move learners to the right programme or centre before certification to keep progress on track. Read more about making transfers.
Withdrawals and deletions: remove learners who won’t continue. Remember: deletions within 90 days (or 49 days for Higher Nationals) qualify for a refund if no units have been claimed.
Read more about making deletions and withdrawals. |
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Quality assurance and assessment updates |
International standards verification for 2025–26 is now well underway.
If you need to check your ISV allocation, you can in a few simple steps. Once you’re logged into Edexcel Online:
- Select BTEC & Functional Skills from the qualification drop-down
- Go to Quality Assurance → External Verification → International Allocations
You’ll see which programmes have been allocated to an ISV, and which are still waiting for allocation.
What should happen before sampling?
Your allocated ISV will contact you and together, you’ll:
- Confirm whether verification will take place remotely or in person
- Agree a sampling date that works for you
- Review any action points from your previous visit
- Confirm the programmes allocated and whether certification can be released
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Find out everything you need to know to manage examinations and administer our qualifications.
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