Pearson Edexcel International GCSE History Past Papers & Mark Schemes
Free Edexcel iGCSE History (4HI1) past papers, mark schemes & examiner reports. Depth studies and investigation papers. 100 resources.
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June 2019
8 filesA-Level History – Examiner report – Paper 2A – June 2019
A-Level History – Examiner report – Paper 2B – June 2019
A-Level History – Examiner report – Paper 1A – June 2019
A-Level History – Examiner report – Paper 1B – June 2019
A-Level History – Mark scheme – Paper 2B – June 2019
A-Level History – Mark scheme – Paper 2A – June 2019
A-Level History – Mark scheme – Paper 1A – June 2019
A-Level History – Mark scheme – Paper 1B – June 2019
June 2016
14 filesA-Level History – Question paper – Paper 1A – June 2016
A-Level History – Question paper – Paper 1B – June 2016
A-Level History – Question paper – Paper 2A – June 2016
A-Level History – Question paper – Paper 2B – June 2016
A-Level History – Mark scheme – Paper 1A – June 2016
A-Level History – Mark scheme – Paper 1B – June 2016
A-Level History – Mark scheme – Paper 2A – June 2016
A-Level History – Mark scheme – Paper 2B – June 2016
A-Level History – Examiner report – Paper 1A – June 2016
A-Level History – Examiner report – Paper 1B – June 2016
A-Level History – Examiner report – Paper 2A – June 2016
A-Level History – Examiner report – Paper 2B – June 2016
Edexcel Certificate History – Question paper – Paper 2 – June 2016
Edexcel Certificate History – Question paper – Paper 1 – June 2016
International GCSE History: Source Analysis, Depth Studies, and Global Historical Perspectives
Exam Paper Structure
Depth Studies
Investigations and Breadth Studies
Key Information
| Exam Board | Pearson Edexcel |
| Specification Code | 4HI1 (current) / 4HI0 (legacy) |
| Qualification | International GCSE |
| Grading Scale | 9–1 |
| Assessment Type | 2 written exams (no coursework) |
| Tiers | No tiers |
| Number Of Papers | 2 |
| Exam Duration | 1 hour 30 minutes per paper |
| Total Marks | 120 (60 per paper) |
| Calculator Status | Not applicable |
| Available Sessions | January and June, multiple years |
| Total Resources | 100 |
Key Topics in History
Topics you need to know
Exam Command Words
| Command word | What the examiner expects |
|---|---|
| Describe | Give a detailed account of events, features, or developments |
| Explain why | Give reasons for a historical event or development |
| How useful | Assess the value of a source for a historian studying a particular topic |
| Do you agree | Evaluate a historical interpretation and reach a substantiated judgement |
| How far | Assess the extent to which a statement is supported by evidence |
| Give two things | Identify two specific pieces of information from a source |
Typical Grade Boundaries
| Grade | Approximate mark needed |
|---|---|
| 9 | 76–86% |
| 8 | 66–75% |
| 7 | 56–65% |
| 6 | 46–55% |
| 5 | 36–45% |
| 4 | 26–35% |
| 3 | 18–25% |
| 2 | 11–17% |
| 1 | 5–10% |
⚠️ Typical grade boundaries across both papers (120 total marks). Boundaries vary by session — check Pearson's website.
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