Level 1 and Level 2 Project
Grading and GCSE equivalence
The Project is graded A* to B at Level 1 and A* to C at Level 2. Both levels require 60 guided learning hours and there is a single unit entry for the Foundation and Higher Projects, which covers all potential outcomes.
Anything smaller than a full course GCSE cannot be included in the five A*-C headline measure. This means that the Pearson Edexcel Project still carries SCAAT points, but cannot be used towards this headline measure.
Pearson Edexcel Foundation Projects (Level 1)
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Grade
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Equivalence
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A*
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half a GCSE at grade D
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A
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half a GCSE at grade E
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B
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half a GCSE at grade F/G
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Pearson Edexcel Higher Projects (Level 2)
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Grade
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Equivalence
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A*
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half a GCSE at grade A*
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A
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half a GCSE at grade A
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B
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half a GCSE at grade B
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C
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half a GCSE at grade C
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For additional detailed information on grading for the Level 1 and Level 2 Project qualifications, please click here.
Level 3 Project
Grading, UCAS points and A level equivalence
The Extended Project is graded A* to E and requires 120 guided learning hours. In terms of UCAS points status, Level 3 Project Qualifications are equivalent to half an A level.
| Grade | UCAS points |
| A* | 28 |
| A | 24 |
| B | 20 |
| C | 16 |
| D | 12 |
| E | 8 |
For additional detailed information on grading for the Level 3 Project qualification, please click here.
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