A-Levels are a qualification offered in the UK and in other countries for students who have completed their secondary education and need to prepare for admission to university. Students typically take A-Levels over a two-year period, with the first year being referred to as the AS (Advanced Subsidiary) year and the second year being referred to as the A2 year.

Pearson is one of the largest academic and vocational Awarding Organizations in the UK, offering a diverse range of qualifications for students studying in different settings, including schools, colleges, and workplaces. Pearson’s qualifications are globally recognized and benchmarked for their educational excellence. Pearson offers a variety of qualification brands, including Edexcel, BTEC and LCCI. Edexcel offers academic qualifications such as IGCSEs, GCSEs and International A-Levels. Pearson Edexcel International AS/A Levels (IAL) are globally recognised qualifications which open doors to top universities worldwide. The Edexcel International A-Levels have a modular structure, yet remain comparable to GCE AS/A levels, as confirmed by NARIC, the national agency responsible for providing information and expert opinion on qualifications and skills worldwide.

Edexcel IAL qualifications from Pearson were created to provide schools outside of the UK with an A-Level qualification specifically tailored to the needs of international students. They allow for learning in a local context to a global standard, ensuring relevant and engaging qualifications for students across the world.