Edexcel International GCSE Mathematics A 4MA1: Exam Structure
Exam structure at a glance for Edexcel International GCSE Mathematics A 4MA1: every paper with its time, marks and weighting, plus the links you need.
- Board
- Pearson Edexcel
- Code
- 4MA1
- Tiers
- Foundation and higher (foundation grades 5-1, higher 9-4 (3 allowed))
- Grades
- 9-1
- First exams
- 2018
- Exam papers
- 4
- Last checked
- 2026-10-20
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Papers and weightings
| Paper | Time | Marks | Weight | Tier | Calculator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1F: Foundation tier paper 1 | 2 h | 100 | 50% | foundation | Yes |
| Paper 2F: Foundation tier paper 2 | 2 h | 100 | 50% | foundation | Yes |
| Paper 1H: Higher tier paper 1 | 2 h | 100 | 50% | higher | Yes |
| Paper 2H: Higher tier paper 2 | 2 h | 100 | 50% | higher | Yes |
Times are exam lengths; weightings are shares of the whole qualification. Summaries are in our own words.
Routes (2): Foundation: 4MA1/1F + 4MA1/2F; Higher: 4MA1/1H + 4MA1/2H. Each route adds up to 100%.
Good to know
- Grades: 9-1 (foundation 5-1, higher 9-4 (3 allowed))
- Exam series: June and November
- Coursework: none
- Information Manual 2025/26: January 2023 was the final January series for International GCSE. Regional (R) options are June only.
Not yet confirmed by us: Spec (2017 issue) says January and June series; the 2025/26 Information Manual lists November and June and says January 2023 was the last January series. We use the manual.. Check the official documents.
Official documents and past papers
- Pearson Edexcel: syllabus / specification page
- Pearson Edexcel: syllabus / specification (PDF)
- Pearson Edexcel: past papers
- Pearson Edexcel: grade thresholds / boundaries
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Facts taken from Pearson Edexcel International GCSE specifications. Summaries are Classfern's own words. Always check the current specification. Edexcel is a registered trademark of Pearson Education Ltd.
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Questions teachers ask
How long are the Edexcel International GCSE Mathematics A 4MA1 exams?
Paper 1F (foundation): 2 h; Paper 2F (foundation): 2 h; Paper 1H (higher): 2 h; Paper 2H (higher): 2 h.