Edexcel International GCSE English Literature 4ET1: Exam Structure
Exam structure at a glance for Edexcel International GCSE English Literature 4ET1: every paper with its time, marks and weighting, plus the links you need.
- Board
- Pearson Edexcel
- Code
- 4ET1
- Grades
- 9-1
- First exams
- 2018
- Exam papers
- 2
- Last checked
- 2026-10-20
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Papers and weightings
| Paper | Time | Marks | Weight | What it is (our summary) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Component 1: Poetry and Modern Prose | 2 h | 90 | 60% | |
| Component 2: Modern Drama and Literary Heritage Texts | 1 h 30 min | 60 | 40% | |
| Component 3: Modern Drama and Literary Heritage Texts (non-examined) Non-exam assessment | not stated | 60 | 40% | Coursework alternative to Component 2, marked by the school and moderated by Pearson. |
Times are exam lengths; weightings are shares of the whole qualification. Summaries are in our own words.
Routes (2): Exam only: 4ET1/01 + 4ET1/02; With coursework: 4ET1/01 + 4ET1/03. Each route adds up to 100%.
Good to know
- Grades: 9-1
- Exam series: June and November
- Coursework: optional
- New Component 1 set texts (Klara and the Sun; Western Lane) first taught September 2024, first assessed 2026.
- Information Manual 2025/26: January 2023 was the final January series for International GCSE. Regional (R) options are June only.
Official documents and past papers
- Pearson Edexcel: syllabus / specification page
- Pearson Edexcel: syllabus / specification (PDF)
- Pearson Edexcel: past papers
- Pearson Edexcel: grade thresholds / boundaries
Facts checked against: qualifications.pearson.com, qualifications.pearson.com.
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Questions teachers ask
How long are the Edexcel International GCSE English Literature 4ET1 exams?
Component 1: 2 h; Component 2: 1 h 30 min.