Our qualifications
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Edexcel for Further and Higher Education
We champion success
We open doors to... HIGHER EDUCATION* *not offered by Edexcel
LEVEL 2
VOCATIONAL
International GCSE
TOP UP TO TOP-UPTOP TO UP TO POST GRADUATE POST GRAD LEVEL 7 LEVEL LEVEL 7 GRADPOST 7 MASTERS / MBA MASTER’S MASTERS / MBA / MBA BTEC FIRST
LEVEL LEVEL 7 7
BTEC NATIONAL INTERNATIONAL DIPLOMA
ACADEMIC
LEVEL 7
LEVEL 3
GCE A LEVEL INTERNATIONAL DIPLOMA
TOP-UP TOP-UPTOP-UP TO 3rd / 4th YEAR3rd / 4th 3rdYEAR / 4th YEAR UNDERGRADUATE UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE DEGREE DEGREE UNDERGRADUATE
1st YEAR 1st YEAR 1st YEAR UNDERGRADUATE UNDERGRADUATE UNDERGRADUATE
LEVEL 5
HNC HNC
HND
2nd YEAR UNDERGRADUATE
LEVEL 4
LEVEL LEVEL 4 4
EMPLOYMENT
LEVEL LEVEL 5 5
EMPLOYMENT
LEVEL 5
EMPLOYMENT
EMPLOYMENT
1st YEAR UNDERGRADUATE
EMPLOYMENT
HND HND
HNC
HNC
2nd YEAR 2nd YEAR 2nd YEAR UNDERGRADUATE UNDERGRADUATE UNDERGRADUATE
LEVEL 4
HND
LEVEL LEVEL 6 6
EMPLOYMENT
EMPLOYMENT
EMPLOYMENT
LEVEL 6
LEVEL 6
BTEC NATIONAL BTEC NATIONAL BTEC NATIONALGCE A LEVELGCE A GCE LEVEL A LEVEL INTERNATIONAL INTERNATIONAL INTERNATIONAL INTERNATIONAL INTERNATIONAL INTERNATIONAL DIPLOMA DIPLOMA DIPLOMA DIPLOMA DIPLOMA DIPLOMA TOP-UP DEGREE
3rd / 4th YEAR UNDERGRADUATE
LEVEL 3
LEVEL LEVEL 3 3
LEVEL 7
International INTERNATIONAL International GCSE GCSE GCSE
LEVEL 7
POST GRAD
LEVEL 2
TOP UP TO MASTERS / MBA
BTEC FIRST BTEC FIRST BTEC FIRST
LEVEL LEVEL 2 2
ACADEMIC
ACADEMIC ACADEMIC
VOCATIONAL VOCATIONAL VOCATIONAL HIGHER EDUCATION* HIGHERHIGHER EDUCATION* EDUCATION* *not offered by*not Edexcel offered *not offered by Edexcel by Edexcel
1. Employment: Edexcel’s vocational qualifications are highly respected by employers and professional bodies world-wide, with over 100 such bodies giving holders of a Higher National qualification membership or exemptions to their professional courses.
2. Higher education: Edexcel qualifications are recognised by over 200 universities across the world including those in the UK, US, Canada, Australia, Asia and Europe. Over 1300 progression agreements are currently in place with Edexcel partner universities, paving the way for many HND learners to progress directly onto the final year of a degree programme. This includes some of the world’s most prestigious universities.
3. Lifelong learning: Edexcel qualifications support learning at every stage of life. They are valuable on their own or as building blocks towards higher-level qualifications. The breadth and depth of the Edexcel offer allows learners to enter and exit the educational space whenever it suits – whether it’s to progress further in their field or to retrain for a new career.
It is no accident that Edexcel, as part of Pearson, has become a world leader in qualifications services. We have reached the top of our game because we’ve made it our business to understand what institutions and learners want, and we’ve made it our goal to go above and beyond their expectations. Edexcel encourages the growth and success of centres like yours, and helps learners like yours fulfil their dreams and aspirations. We understand your desire to be the best at what you do, and as the world’s leading education provider, we are well placed to help you get there.
There are many good reasons to start working with us, but you only need 5...
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We understand the challenges you face
Like all service providers, today’s further and higher education institutions are sensitive to market trends.
Be outstanding With more and more learners participating in education at this higher level and more institutions entering the market to accommodate them, it has never been more important for teaching centres like yours to stand out from the crowd. By choosing Edexcel as your provider, you will be choosing more for your organisation – more support, more flexibility, more innovation, more choice, and ultimately, more learners.
Explore new opportunities While in some countries the competition between educational institutions is fierce, in others, government policy and changing social trends have created new opportunities for growth. Through the breadth and depth of its offer, complemented by the scope and operational might of Pearson, Edexcel can help your centre exploit these new opportunities, either by helping you find your niche or by keeping you ahead of new learning demands in your area. With over 5000 qualifications, flexible training options, resources, technologies, bespoke educational services and our consultancy expertise, Edexcel offers the complete solution for any ambitious institution ready to leave its mark on the educational landscape.
Students are demanding quality education; employers, education relevant to their needs; and governments, accountability for public resources allocated to educational institutions.
’ World Bank, Human Development Unit, 2011
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We know what your learners need
Prepare learners for life Edexcel qualifications are designed to equip learners with all they need to succeed in the next stage of their lives – in the world of work or in further study. Our qualifications take learners where the want to go, as far as they are willing to go, and across continents too, if they wish. Edexcel qualifications allow learners to distinguish themselves from their peers – whether their goal is to pursue further study at a top-tier university or to enter a challenging labour market. Unemployment amongst young people has risen to unprecedented levels across the globe, and we design our qualifications with this in mind. All Edexcel qualifications and resources are developed in close consultation with sector skills councils, governments, professional bodies, universities and employers and are written by industry experts who are mindful of the needs of their sector. They are regularly reviewed and
updated to ensure their continued relevance. In short, they are purposed to bridge the gap between what learners acquire in education with what is expected of them in the real world. Holders of an Edexcel qualification can be confident that what they hold is widely recognised and highly respected, and that they are properly equipped to make an immediate impact in their chosen career or at university.
Help learners achieve their personal best Our results show that learners achieve more when they are active participants in their own learning. Edexcel qualifications encourage achievement in learners of all levels and abilities. Edexcel delivery partners boast high completion rates because of our commitment to individualised, interactive learning. And because you know your learners best, we’ve built in flexible delivery and assessment options so you can tailor our programmes to their specific needs and aspirations.
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[Young people] reported that formal education curricula are often overly theoretical, leaving students feeling illprepared and lacking the necessary practical skills for the labour force…[they] further attached value to vocational education as a means for job preparedness.
’ UN World Youth Report, 2012
The best evidence we have of the strength of our qualifications is the achievements of the people who undertake them. We know our qualifications change lives all over the world because learners tell us everyday. Here are two we’ve heard from recently…
Peng’s story Ever since Chinese student, Peng Wang combined his ambition with a BTEC qualification there has been no end to his success. Peng secured straight top grades in his BTEC Higher National Diploma in Business at Beijing’s Central University of Finance and Economics, earning him the 2011 China BTEC Student Award, and setting him on a path to study a Bachelors Degree at the University of Hull. Peng’s story embodies the Edexcel ethos:
Empower learners with the skills and knowledge they need to go out and chase their dreams. Peng’s goal at the moment is to gain entry into post-graduate study at a top-ten UK university. Peng’s achievements proves that there is no limit to what you can achieve with an Edexcel qualification: you just need the ambition and self-belief to take you there.
Jarryd’s Story Jarryd Thesen, 25 years old, finished high school seven years ago with no idea what to do with his life. Full-time study was the furthest things from his mind. Fast forward to 2012 and Jarryd has the animation world at his feet and his sights set on Hollywood. After completing an Edexcel BTEC qualification in multimedia and design at Damelin in East London, South Africa, Jarryd was accepted into a prestigious animation school in Cape Town where he was able to learn his craft alongside the likes of TV executives, comic book artists, game developers, actors and sound engineers.
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‘Created by Jarryd Thesen’ in the credits for a feature length animated film someday
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His Edexcel qualification has given him the opportunity to follow his passion to become a promising artist, graphic designer and animator. Jarryd credits his Edexcel training with giving him the inspiration and confidence to turn his dreams into reality and for setting him on a lifelong journey in a career he loves.
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We have the qualifications and services to help you reach your goals
Our most popular BTECs are in these sectors:
Almost 1.3 million learners from across the globe were registered on Edexcel BTEC programmes in 2011
Edexcel has over 1000 off-the-shelf vocational qualifications spread across more than 15 industry sectors, from entry to post-graduate level. No other awarding organisation can match the breadth and depth of our offer. In addition, we have developed countless bespoke programmes and other learning solutions for numerous institutions world-wide.
Vocational qualifications BTEC Over the last 25 years, BTEC qualifications have helped millions of people develop the skills they need to reach their career goals. With a focus on engaged learning, these work-related qualifications are suitable for a wide range of ages and abilities.
BTEC qualifications are widely recognised and respected by employers, educational providers and professional bodies because of their practical, real-life approach to learning.
BTECs for Employability Our WorkSkills programmes are designed to equip learners of all levels and all ages with the essential skills they need to get the competitive edge when looking for work. BTEC Effective Behaviours for Work is a ground-breaking suite of professional qualifications based on experiential learning and the development of personal attributes, skills, behaviours and attitudes that are essential for effective performance in the workplace. Together, these qualifications build confidence and promote career progression by making learners ultra-ready to gain rewarding employment and progress up the career ladder.
Educational services The Accreditation Service The Edexcel Accreditation service will add credibility to any programme that your institution has developed independently. Our world-wide reputation for quality, our many years of experience in assessment and curriculum design, and our operational strength means we have the authority to endorse your programmes to prospective learners and partners as programmes deserving of their attention.
Customised Solutions No two institutions are the same, which is why we also offer bespoke learning solutions to match the exact needs and aspirations of your staff and learners.
Your complete solution can include qualification and content development, mapping to local educational frameworks, assessment and curriculum design, and general consultancy.
Resources Learning and Teaching Resources We also offer a comprehensive range of dedicated learning and teaching materials to ensure ease of delivery for tutors and the most rewarding learning experiences for their cohorts. Our extensive range includes: Free standard resources such as facilitator support materials and study guides; Textbooks, virtual learning platforms, eportfolios and other digital material; Fully customised resources mapped directly to your customised programmes.
Our resources are written by industry experts and are designed to directly complement the programmes to which they relate.
Teaching Support We understand that the true value of your offer is in your teaching staff, which is why we have dedicated subject advisors to support them as and when they need it. Whether it’s a query about how to interpret the specification or assignment writing, Edexcel’s expert subject advisors are only an email or phone call away. Your staff will also have access to our Ask-The-Expert service, a 24hr online service that puts them in direct email contact with over 200 of our senior subject experts.
• Business • Engineering • IT • Art and Design • Travel and Tourism • Sport and Leisure
Subject advisors are available for the following sectors: • Business • Art and Design • Travel and Tourism • IT • Sport
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90% of Edexcel centres surveyed agreed that they highly regard and trust Edexcel*
We are world-class
Leading the world on standards The Edexcel name is synonymous with quality. We can guarantee that if you are using one of our products or services, you are using some of the very best educational tools on offer, anywhere in the world. Our robust quality assurance mechanisms ensure that our qualifications adhere to the highest international standards, wherever they are delivered. Your local Edexcel representative, along with Edexcel’s team of specialist Quality Advisors are at your disposal to help you meet and maintain these high standards. We are serious about quality because when a learner leaves your institution with one of our qualifications, we want that to be their first step in a long and successful career.
*Independent survey commissioned by Edexcel, conducted by FreshMinds Research February, 2012
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We make it simple for you to start working with us
Become an Edexcel delivery partner in just three easy steps:
1. Apply for approval Complete an approval form with the help of a dedicated Edexcel representative. Edexcel will visit your facilities to discuss any specific needs and to ensure that you are appropriately resourced for delivery.
2. Train staff As part of the approval process, Edexcel offers two full days of face-to-face implementation training which includes both pedagogical and subject specific content, adapted to your needs. It is managed and delivered by our dedicated training division – Training from Edexcel.
In addition, we offer a range of standard and bespoke training options on an ongoing basis to ensure that your staff are confident and remain motivated to deliver our programmes. We also offer formal teacher training qualifications to standardise the quality of teaching at your centre should you require it.
3. Register learners Register new learners using Edexcel Online, our easy-to-use learner administration tool.
Welcome on board! You are now ready to deliver programmes as an Edexcel approved centre. You now have access to the full range of customer services and marketing resources, and the continued support of our locally-based teams.
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Edexcel qualifications change lives and transform communities. From the United Kingdom and the United Arab Emirates, to Malta and Mexico – in almost every corner of the globe – there are learners experiencing the power of education through Edexcel. To experience what Edexcel can do for your institution, contact us today!
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