Pearson Edexcel

1. REGISTRATION TIMELINE

Pearson Edexcel International A/AS level registration deadline of Oct/Nov 2026:

• Standard registration deadline: 21 Aug 2026, 17:00 (China Local Time)
• Late entry deadline: 15 Sept 2026, 17:00 (China Local Time)

The registration of International GCSE is expected to open in mid-Aug.

*If the application status is not "Payment Successful" by the indicated deadline for different stages, the late entry penalty for the next stage will be charged.

2. EXAM CENTRES

Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Chongqing, Shenzhen, Wuhan, Hangzhou

*The Wuhan/Hangzhou centres only offer International A/As level; International GCSE and GCE are temporarily not available.

3. REGISTRATION GUIDANCE AND TERMS OF PAYMENT

Please refer to the registration guidance and submit an application on our online registration system:

Pearson Edexcel Registration Guidance - Oct/Nov 2026

The Registration Guidance document is comprised of three parts:

• Registration Notice and FAQs: aiming to answer questions that you may have during the registration process.
• SRS Registration Guidance: demonstrating the step-by-step procedure of using our registration portal to complete the exam registrations.
• Information Sheets: including information like registration timeline, option codes of most available subjects, exam timetable, and exam fee list of different entry stages.

Please go through this document and make sure you understand and accept the content of this document before you submit registrations. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact us. Once the payment of your exam application is completed, you are not allowed to modify your registrations. You are responsible for any mistakes of the registration due to your own reasons.

4. REFUND AND CANCELLATION FOR PEARSON EDEXCEL

• If a withdrawal request is submitted before the late registration deadline, 80% of the test service fee will be refunded (after deduction of an administration fee of 20% test service fee).
• After the late registration deadline, cancellations will only be considered under exceptional circumstances and must be supported by valid supporting documents. For example, if the cancellation is due to medical reasons, the request must be submitted before the test day along with a medical certificate. The British Council reserves the right to check the supporting documents and to decide whether to approve the cancellation application or not. If the cancellation application is approved, 80% of the test service fee will be refunded (after deduction of an administration fee of 20% test service fee).
• The cancellation application must be submitted in writing using the registered email address to the British Council Global Exams Services National service mailbox (Email: Globalexams.China@britishcouncil.org.cn, Service hour: 09:00-12:00, 13:30-17:00, Monday to Friday, excluding public holidays).
• The refund will be processed approximately 4 to 6 weeks after the request is approved, returned via the original payment channel.

For examination entries comprising multiple components/units, no withdrawal requests will be accepted on or after the date of the first scheduled component/unit.

REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION AND EXAMINATION ARRANGEMENTS

• Registration confirmation: Once your payment has been successfully processed, you will receive a confirmation email from the registration system. Please check that your personal details (including your name, date of birth and gender) and your registered components/units are correct. You can also view your registration details under "My Registration" in the registration system. If you notice any errors or have any questions, please contacu us promptly.
• Statement of Entry: Your Statement of Entry will be sent to your registered email address approimately 1-2 weeks after the relevant registration period has closed. Upon reciept, please carefully check your personal details (including your name, date of birth and gender) and your registered components/units. If you do not receive your Statement of Entry by the expexted time, or if you identify any discrepancies, please contact us as soon as possible.
• Examination arrangement: Detailed examination arrangements, including the examination date and time, venue information, and important instructions for exam day, will be sent to the candidate's registered email address approximately 1 week before the examination. The information provided in this email constitutes the final examination arrangements. Please ensure that you read it carefully.
• We recomment that you check your registered email address regularly after completing your registration to ensure that you do not miss any important updates or notifications.

Please click to check: Pearson Edexcel Notice to Candidates on exam day in 2026 May/June exams series

1. CANDIDATE STATEMENT OF PROVISIONAL RESULTS AND CERTIFICATE

The results and certificate release timeline:

Exam Series	Candidate Statement of Provisional Results will be released	Certificate will be released
January	Result release day	Mid of May
May/June	Result release day	Mid of November
October/November	Result release day	Mid of April

Results of Jan 2026 exam series will be released:

• International AS/A level: 5 March 2026 (after 17:00 China local time)

The Candidate Statement of Provisional Results (CSPR) will be provided in e-copy only, the e-copy CSPR will be sent to candidates’ registered email on the result release day. The certificate is only available in hardcopy. We will notify candidates of the collection method via email. 

2. Results FAQ and Post-Results Services 

Candidate are advised to download the "Pearson Edexcel Results Guidance" to learn more about results FAQ and the application process for post results services. 

Please find below the fee list and application deadlines for Post Results Services.

• Late Cash-in

- Before March 31, 2026, 17:00 (China Standard Time):185.4 RMB per subject

-After March 31, 2026, 17:00 (China Standard Time), or for previous exam series: 494.4 RMB per subject 

- Processing time: Approximately 10 days

*Service fees are after-tax (including 3% VAT).

• Post Results Services

- Access to scripts （ATS）: May 26, 2026  (before 17:00 China Standard Time)
- Other services: March 31, 2026  (before 17:00 China Standard Time)
- Processing time: Please check above "Pearson Edexcel Results Guidance" for details

Pearson Edexcel Enquiry about Results
Service Type	Description	Service Fee (CNY) *
		IAS/AL & GCE	IGCSE
Access to scripts (ATS)	A photocopy of the marked exam paper that you can use to decide whether to request a review of marking or clerical re-check	Free	Free
Service 1 - clerical check	A check of all clerical procedures which lead to us issuing a result. This includes making sure: all parts of the exam paper have been marked; marks have been recorded/added up correctly;special consideration has been applied (where appropriate) ;the grade boundaries have been applied accurately	556.2	556.2
Service 2 - review of marking	A check that our examiners have marked externally assessed components correctly. This includes: the clerical check (Service 1)  ; a review of marking of units/components by a senior examiner.	999.1	927
Service P2 - priority review of marking  *Only available in May/June series	This service is the same as the Service 2 review of marking but is processed faster.	NA	NA
Access to scripts-post review of marking (ATSPE)	A copy of clerical checked or post review of marking scripts. (with Service 1 or 2)	154.5	154.5

* The fee listed above included 3% VAT and will be calculated per exam unit.

* The refund policies regarding the changes in results after post results services can be found in above "Pearson Edexcel Results Guidance" .