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Special Considerations: General / International Academic Qualifications

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TitleSpecial Considerations: General / International Academic Qualifications
URL NameSpecial-Considerations-Academic-Qualifications
Issue
How can I apply for special considerations for General and International qualifications?
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A candidate's examination performance can sometimes be affected by circumstances out of their control. Special consideration is a post-examination adjustment that compensates candidates who were suffering from a temporary illness or condition or who were otherwise disadvantaged at the time of the examination.

Exams officers may apply for special consideration on a candidate's behalf.

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Deadline

The requests must be made within 7 days of the candidates final exam of that series.
Detailed Instructions

How to apply?

1. General qualifications (GCSE, GCE, Edexcel Certificate) 
  • For written timetabled examinations, a centre can request special consideration on behalf of a candidate using our special consideration online tool. Log into your Edexcel Online account and select special considerations on the left-hand side.
  • For group requests, coursework/controlled assessment and oral and practical examinations - Please complete and sign the JCQ Form 10 (below) and email it to uk.special.requirements@pearson.com.
2. International qualifications (International GCSE, International Advanced Level (IAL), Edexcel Awards)
  • For written timetabled examinations, a centre can request special consideration on behalf of a candidate using our special consideration online tool. Log into your Edexcel Online account and select special considerations on the left-hand side.
  • For group requests, coursework/controlled assessment and oral and practical examinations - Please complete and sign the JCQ Form 10 (below) and email it to uk.special.requirements@pearson.com.
Form10.pngJCQ Form 10 - Application for Special Consideration - [PDF Download]
GCSE PE - Please complete and return the GCSE PE Form 10 linked below directly to uk.special.requirements@pearson.com.
Form10PE.pngGCSE PE Special Consideration Form 10 - [Docx Download]
For more information, please see the JCQ guidance linked below or visit our qualifications website here.
image.pngA guide to the special consideration process 2025/26 – General and Vocational qualifications - [PDF Download]
Please follow the steps from our Special Considerations Online Tool User Guide linked below to apply for special considerations for an individual candidate.
image.pngSpecial Considerations Online Tool User Guide - [PDF Download]

 

FAQs about your special consideration requests can be found here.


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