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Pearson Edexcel OnlineSciences with no lab practicals

CambriLearn is an accredited online private school teaching Pearson Edexcel International GCSE and International A Level sciences. Biology, Chemistry and Physics are assessed entirely through written papers, taught by specialist teachers and examined at authorised centres worldwide.

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Student studying Pearson Edexcel sciences online
Built for how your child thinks

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Four connected school experiences, working as one school. Your child's Pearson Edexcel pathway runs on all four.

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CambriCampus

The live school day: timetabled lessons with qualified subject teachers, the campus your child logs into every day.

CambriPathways

Six accredited pathways, each one leading to a recognised qualification. The Pearson Edexcel pathway is one of them.

CambriCommunity

Clubs, events, meetups and study groups. Learning is online. The relationships are real.

CambriCommand

The parent view: attendance, progress and standing, visible as the week runs.

Why this pathway

Why parents choose Pearson Edexcel

Six things this pathway gets right, from enrolment day to the final exam.

01

Sciences with no lab practicals

Biology, Chemistry and Physics are assessed entirely through written papers, so students anywhere can take full sciences without access to a school laboratory.

02

Recognised by universities worldwide

Pearson Edexcel International GCSEs and A Levels are recognised in more than 120 countries and carry the same UCAS weight as any UK qualification.

03

Modular exams, less pressure

International A Levels are built from units that can be split across January and June sittings, and a single unit can be retaken without redoing the whole qualification.

04

Specialist science teachers

On Premium, weekly live lessons are taught by specialist science teachers, and every lesson is recorded so revision never depends on memory alone.

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Enrol in any month

Admissions stay open all year, and your child works toward the exam session that suits their preparation, January or June.

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A school community, online and in person

CambriCommunity brings students together through clubs, events, meetups and study groups. Classmates turn into real friends.

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The exam board, explained

What is Pearson Edexcel?

Pearson Edexcel is a British examination board offering International GCSEs and International A Levels designed for students studying outside the UK. At CambriLearn, the Pearson Edexcel pathway is assessed entirely through written papers, taught online by specialist teachers and examined at authorised centres worldwide.

Choosing between the boards? Read our Cambridge vs Edexcel A Levels guide.

LevelAgesGradingStructure
International GCSEEight subjects14 to 169 to 1Two written papers per subject
International AS LevelEight subjects, the first half of a full A Level16 to 18A to EThree modular units per subject
International A LevelFour subjects, six modular units each17 to 19A* to EUnits split across January and June

All assessment is through written papers at authorised Pearson Edexcel examination centres worldwide. No laboratory coursework is required.

The CambriLearn difference

What makes our Pearson Edexcel pathway different

An exam board built for international study, backed by the structure of a real school.

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Accredited by Pearson Edexcel

CambriLearn is accredited by Pearson Edexcel, teaching its International GCSE and International A Level qualifications online with full official recognition.

Cognia accredited

CambriLearn is accredited by Cognia, which reviews more than 36,000 institutions across 85 countries.

A consultant who knows your child

Every family works with a dedicated academic consultant who understands the exam board, the sittings calendar and your child's goals.

Levels

International GCSE to A Levels, written exams only

Three externally examined levels, from age 14 through to university preparation. Every subject is assessed by written paper at an authorised Pearson Edexcel centre, with no laboratory coursework.

Pearson Edexcel International GCSE student International GCSE
Ages 14 to 16
8 subjects

International GCSE

8 subjects Two written papers per subject 9 to 1 grading No lab practicals
Pearson Edexcel International AS Level student AS Level
Ages 16 to 18
8 subjects

AS Level

8 subjects Three modular units A to E grading Written papers only
Pearson Edexcel International A Level student A Level
Ages 17 to 19
4 subjects

A Level

4 subjects Six modular units A* to E grading Written papers only
Combine with the International British Curriculum

Edexcel subjects slot into the same timetable as our International British Curriculum subjects, so your child builds one combined programme across both exam boards.

Not sure which level fits your child? A consultant can help you find the right starting point.

Trusted by families worldwide

Rated 4.8 out of 5 by parents

Across 330+ independent reviews on HelloPeter, Google, Trustpilot and Facebook.

4.8/5
Average rating across
330+ parent reviews
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Years teaching
students online
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Countries recognising
Pearson Edexcel
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Students educated
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"No laboratory requirement meant my daughter could take full sciences from Dubai. She earned an A* in Biology International GCSE."

"Splitting A Level units across January and June took enormous pressure off. He could focus on fewer exams at a time."

"We combined Edexcel sciences with Cambridge humanities in one timetable, and she is holding three UK university offers."

Getting started

From first conversation to first lesson

1

Book a consultation

Talk to an academic consultant about your child's goals, science subjects and starting level.

2

Choose subjects and package

Pick Standard or Premium per subject, and combine with International British subjects if you wish.

3

Get set up

Meet the teachers, receive the structured schedule with exam session targets, and log in.

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Start learning

Recorded content, marked assessments and, on Premium, weekly live lessons from day one.

Questions, answered

Common questions from parents

Everything you need to know about Pearson Edexcel at CambriLearn.

Accredited by Pearson Edexcel
Cognia accredited institution
20+ years teaching online

Pearson Edexcel assesses practical science skills through written papers rather than laboratory coursework. Students answer questions on experimental method, design and data, so no school laboratory and no practical endorsement are needed.

Yes. Pearson Edexcel International GCSEs and A Levels are fully recognised qualifications, accepted by UK universities and institutions in more than 120 countries, and they carry the same UCAS tariff as any other A Level.

Both are British examination boards with equal recognition. Pearson Edexcel sciences use written papers only and its International A Levels are modular, while Cambridge examinations are linear. CambriLearn teaches both, so each subject can sit with the board that suits it. Our Cambridge vs Edexcel guide covers the detail.

Yes. Many students take Pearson Edexcel sciences alongside International British Curriculum subjects in one timetable, building a university application across both exam boards.

International A Levels are divided into units written in January and June sittings. Your child can spread units across sessions to reduce pressure, and an individual unit can be retaken to improve a grade without repeating the full qualification.

Students write as private candidates at authorised Pearson Edexcel examination centres, available in the UK, the Middle East, Africa, Asia, Europe and beyond. CambriLearn helps every family locate their nearest centre.

Standard includes on-demand video lessons, assessments and marking. Premium adds weekly live lessons with specialist science teachers, small-group Q&A sessions and direct teacher chat. Packages are chosen per subject, so you can mix them.

Pricing depends on the level, number of subjects and package. Full details are on our pricing page. Examination fees are paid separately to Pearson Edexcel through your exam centre.

No. CambriLearn is an accredited online private school with qualified teachers, marked assessments and a structured schedule. Parents support the routine, but the teaching is done by the school.

Yes. Admissions stay open all year, and a consultant maps the study plan toward the next exam session that suits your child's preparation, January or June.

It sits at the same level. The International GCSE is designed for students outside the UK, is graded 9 to 1, and is treated as equivalent to the UK GCSE by universities and employers.

See where Pearson Edexcel could take your child

Book a free consultation and leave with a clear recommendation on subjects, package and exam session.

CambriLearn is accredited by Pearson Edexcel and by Cognia. Pearson Edexcel International GCSE and International A Level qualifications are assessed entirely through written examinations, which students write at authorised Pearson Edexcel examination centres worldwide and for which examination fees are paid directly to the centre.

Pearson Edexcel guide

See exactly what your child will learn

Get the full picture before you decide: subjects, exam structure, modular options and what makes our Pearson Edexcel pathway different.

  • Full subject details for Biology, Chemistry and Physics at International GCSE and A Level
  • How the written-only model works, from paper structure to modular sittings
  • How enrolment works, step by step from sign-up to first lesson
  • Accreditation details: accredited by Pearson Edexcel and by Cognia
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