Edexcel IGCSE English Literature 4ET1 — Revision Notes & Past Papers
Free Pearson Edexcel International GCSE English Literature (4ET1) revision notes, worked examples, AI-marked practice questions and past papers covering poetry, modern prose, drama and literary heritage texts.
What is Edexcel IGCSE English Literature (4ET1)?
What is Edexcel IGCSE English Literature (4ET1)?
Pearson Edexcel International GCSE English Literature (4ET1) is a literature qualification in which learners study poetry, modern prose, modern drama and literary heritage texts. All learners complete Component 1 (Poetry and Modern Prose), then choose either Component 2, an examined open-book paper on Modern Drama and Literary Heritage Texts, or Component 3, a coursework alternative assessed through two internally set assignments. It is a linear qualification with all components taken at the end of the course.
Assessment
| Paper | Total marks | Duration | Style of questions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Component 1: Poetry and Modern Prose | 90 marks · 60% | 2h | Written exam, closed book |
| Component 2: Modern Drama and Literary Heritage Texts | 60 marks · 40% | 1h 30 | Written exam, open book |
| Component 3: Modern Drama and Literary Heritage Texts (coursework) | 60 marks · 40% | — | Coursework (internally assessed, externally moderated) |
Learners take Component 1 plus EITHER Component 2 OR Component 3. 100% external for the examined route. Graded on the 9–1 scale.
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