Pearson Edexcel International GCSE English as a Second Language Past Papers & Mark Schemes
Free Edexcel iGCSE ESL (4ES1) past papers, mark schemes, listening recordings & examiner reports. Reading, writing, and listening. 269 resources.
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June 2017
1 fileInternational GCSE English as a Second Language – Question paper 3 – Paper 3 – June 2017
June 2015
9 filesInternational GCSE English as a Second Language – Question paper – Paper 2 – June 2015
International GCSE English as a Second Language – Examiner report – Paper 3 – June 2015
International GCSE English as a Second Language – Question paper – Paper 2R – June 2015
International GCSE English as a Second Language – Mark scheme – Paper 1R – June 2015
International GCSE English as a Second Language – Mark scheme – Paper 2 – June 2015
International GCSE English as a Second Language – Examiner report – Paper 1 – June 2015
International GCSE English as a Second Language – Mark scheme – Paper 1 – June 2015
International GCSE English as a Second Language – Examiner report – Paper 1R – June 2015
International GCSE English as a Second Language – Examiner report – Paper 2 – June 2015
June 2014
15 filesInternational GCSE English as a Second Language – Question paper – Paper 2 – June 2014
International GCSE English as a Second Language – Question paper – Paper 1 – June 2014
International GCSE English as a Second Language – Mark scheme – Paper 2R – June 2014
International GCSE English as a Second Language – Examiner report – Paper 1 – June 2014
International GCSE English as a Second Language – Question paper – Paper 3 – June 2014
International GCSE English as a Second Language – Listening Examination MP3s – June 2014 – English
International GCSE English as a Second Language – Examiner report – Paper 2 – June 2014
International GCSE English as a Second Language – Examiner report – Paper 1R – June 2014
International GCSE English as a Second Language – Mark scheme – Paper 1R – June 2014
International GCSE English as a Second Language – Examiner report – Paper 2R – June 2014
International GCSE English as a Second Language – Mark scheme – Paper 2 – June 2014
International GCSE English as a Second Language – Question paper – Paper 2R – June 2014
International GCSE English as a Second Language – Question paper – Paper 1R – June 2014
International GCSE English as a Second Language – Mark scheme – Paper 1 – June 2014
International GCSE English as a Second Language – Examiner report – Paper 3 – June 2014
International GCSE ESL: Listening, Reading, and Writing for Non-Native English Speakers
Exam Paper Structure
Reading and Writing
Listening
Key Information
| Exam Board | Pearson Edexcel |
| Specification Code | 4ES1 (current) / 4ES0 (legacy) |
| Qualification | International GCSE |
| Grading Scale | 9–1 |
| Assessment Type | Written exams + listening (no coursework or speaking) |
| Tiers | No tiers |
| Number Of Papers | 3 (Reading & Writing, Listening, Extended Writing) |
| Exam Duration | Paper 1: 2 hours; Paper 2: ~40 minutes; Paper 3: varies |
| Total Marks | 100+ |
| Calculator Status | Not applicable |
| Available Sessions | January and June, multiple years |
| Total Resources | 269 |
Key Topics in English as a Second Language
Topics you need to know
Exam Command Words
| Command word | What the examiner expects |
|---|---|
| Read the text and answer | Locate specific information in the passage to answer the question |
| Summarise | Write a concise account of the main points, in your own words |
| Write | Produce a piece of writing matching the specified form and purpose |
| Complete | Fill in the gaps using information from the text or recording |
| Give one reason | State a single specific reason supported by the source material |
| According to the text | Use information directly from the passage, not your own knowledge |
Typical Grade Boundaries
| Grade | Approximate mark needed |
|---|---|
| 9 | 80–90% |
| 8 | 70–79% |
| 7 | 60–69% |
| 6 | 50–59% |
| 5 | 40–49% |
| 4 | 30–39% |
| 3 | 22–29% |
| 2 | 15–21% |
| 1 | 8–14% |
⚠️ Typical grade boundaries across all papers. Boundaries vary by session — check Pearson's website.
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