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A JCQ-approved exam centre delivering Pearson Edexcel International GCSEs and International A Levels recognised worldwide.
iBOS is a JCQ-approved exam centre which offers public examinations for International A Levels and International GCSEs through Pearson Edexcel, recognised globally for its high standards and rigorous assessments.
International A Levels at iBOS are advanced qualifications typically undertaken by students aged 16 to 19. These qualifications provide a pathway to higher education and are equivalent to UK A Levels. Each iA Level subject consists of four to six modules, which will be cashed in at the end of the course to produce an iA Level grade. Students usually study three or four subjects over two years (Year 12 and Year 13), with assessments conducted at the end of the course. If the school and teachers believe that the student is ready to take some modules, they will be entered for these exams in Year 12. iBOS offers a diverse range of International A Level subjects.
International GCSEs (Year 10 and Year 11) are typically completed over two years and are available in a wide range of subjects. iBOS delivers Pearson Edexcel International GCSEs, providing students with a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare them for further education, employment, or vocational training.
Where applicable, assessments for both International A Levels (Year 12 and Year 13) and International GCSEs (Year 11) at iBOS include written examinations, oral examinations, and practical evaluations. The school ensures that examinations maintain high validity, reliability, and fairness standards, aligning with international benchmarks for global recognition.
By offering Pearson Edexcel’s International A Levels and International GCSEs, iBOS provides students with internationally respected qualifications, empowering them with the knowledge and skills needed for future academic and professional endeavours.
This is the centre that enters the student for their public examinations. It means that iBOS is responsible for registering students for public examinations on the Pearson Edexcel portal, such as iAL and iGCSE. The entry centre (iBOS) confirms that the student is enrolled and studying at iBOS and is responsible for post-examination matters including certifications and remarks.
The fee charged by the awarding body to the entry centre for each paper or subject registered for an exam. Parents are advised to pay the entry fee per the invoice, including exam administration, certification costs, and other associated expenses.
An institution, such as an exam centre or school, that allows external students to take exams at their facility. The host centre is not involved in registering students for exams; instead, it provides the venue for examination sessions and arranges invigilation and administration of paper dispatching.
The hosting fee refers to the charges incurred by the exam centre where students will sit for public exams. The centre is responsible for invoicing the hosting fees, which should be paid according to the invoice terms.
The exam entry deadline is the cutoff date by which students must be registered for their public examinations, such as iAL and iGCSE, on the Pearson Edexcel portal through their entry centre. Please meet this deadline to avoid incurring a late fee.
The process by which the individual modules within an A Level subject are combined at the end of the course to determine the overall A Level grade. Typically, each A Level subject comprises four to six modules, and students generally study three or four subjects over a two-year period (Year 12 and Year 13).
Official documents issued by the awarding body to students to acknowledge their academic achievements and exam results. These certificates typically contain the student’s name, details of their award grades, and other relevant information. They are significant for university applications and enrolments as evidence of the student’s academic performance and qualifications.
The process wherein a student, dissatisfied with their exam results, requests a re-evaluation to obtain improved grades. To initiate an appeal, the scripts are downloaded from Pearson upon request from parents and students. Appeals must be made within a specified deadline and may incur additional costs.
If students wish to sit their exams at the iBOS school site in Clapham, London, the school generates an invoice including the entry fee, hosting fee, invigilation fee, and certification fee.
If the student is not in London to sit their exams, iBOS recommends exam centres based on previous associations or collaborations in the student’s geographical location. Parents are advised not to arrange exam centres independently without consulting the exam officer.
iBOS handles exam entry procedures by entering students for exams through the Pearson Edexcel portal. The school invoices parents for the exam entry fee, administration, and certification expenses.
Parents are required to pay the entry registration fee to iBOS according to the school’s invoice. Additionally, parents are responsible for liaising with the exam host centres and paying any hosting fees invoiced by the host centres directly.
Students at iBOS take a variety of International GCSEs and A Levels. If you require assistance in finding a code for any AS/A Level Pearson Edexcel subject, please use the tables below.
| Subject | Codes |
|---|---|
| Biology | WBI11 01, WBI12 01, WBI13 01, WBI14 01, WBI15 01, WBI16 01 |
| Chemistry | WCH11 01, WCH12 01, WCH13 01, WCH14 01, WCH15 01, WCH16 01 |
| Physics | WPH11 01, WPH12 01, WPH13 01, WPH14 01, WPH15 01, WPH16 01 |
| Economics | WEC11 01, WEC12 01, WEC13 01, WEC14 01 |
| Mathematics | WME01 01, WMA11 01, WMA12 01, WDM11 01, WST01 01, WFM01 01, WMA13 01, WFM02 01, WMA14 01 |
| Psychology | WPS01 01, WPS02 01, WPS03 01, WPS04 01 |
| English Language | WEN01 01, WEN02 01, WEN03 01, WEN04 01 |
| Subject | Codes |
|---|---|
| Business Studies | 4BS1 01, 4BS1 02 |
| Biology | 4BI1 1B, 4BI1 2B |
| Chemistry | 4CH1 1C, 4CH1 2C |
| Economics | 4EC1 01, 4EC1 02 |
| English Literature | 4ET1 01, 4ET1 02 |
| English Language B | 4EB1 01 |
| Computer Science | 4CP0 01, 4CP0 02 |
| French | 4FR1 01, 4FR1 02 |
| History | 4HI1 01, 4HI1 02 |
| Physics | 4PH1 1P, 4PH1 2P |
| Religious Education | 4RS1 01, 4RS1 02 |
| Global Citizenship | 4GL1 01 |
| Mathematics | 4MA1 1F, 4MA1 1H, 4MA1 2F, 4MA1 2H |
| Science (Double Award) | 4SD0 1B, 4SD0 1C, 4SD0 1P |
| Science (Single Award) | 4SS0 1B, 4SS0 1C, 4SS0 1P |
| Qualifications | iBOS Students | External/Private Candidates |
|---|---|---|
| iGCSE (Excluding MFL) | £195 per sitting* | £220 per sitting* |
| International AS / A Level | £185 per sitting* | £210 per sitting* |
| GCSEs | — | £170 per sitting* |
| AS / A Level | — | £220 per sitting* |
These prices are per exam (not subject). This includes candidate entry, paper dispatch, and invigilation services.
| Qualifications | Exam entry fee (incl. certificate cost) |
|---|---|
| iGCSE (Excluding MFL) | £85 per sitting* |
| International AS / A Level | £75 per sitting* |
When students join the school, they undergo CAT4 assessments to determine their academic abilities and set appropriate curriculum targets based on their scores. These assessments help tailor the learning experience to each student’s individual needs. The results are used to guide the curriculum and set iBOS targets for the student throughout their time at the school.
Students at iBOS are assessed internally through a series of chapter tests known as Assessment Points (APs). These tests are conducted twice in each term, allowing for regular monitoring of student progress. Students from Year 3 to Year 10 take a total of 6 AP tests throughout the academic year. The scores from these assessments are reflected in the termly reports provided to parents.
Teachers provide regular updates on student progress through weekly reports. These detail the lessons covered during the week, as well as the student’s achievements and areas for improvement, using “What Went Well” (WWW) and “Even Better If” (EBI) points. Weekly and termly reports can be found on the student and parent portals.
iBOS offers International A Levels (iAL) and International GCSEs through Pearson Edexcel.
