English as a Second Language 4ES1 past papers and mark schemes
108 papers · 32 sittings · 2007–2026
Exam datesNovember 2026May/June 2027May/June 2027 (R papers)
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END · That’s every English as a Second Language paper on file. The oldest is from 2007.
About these English as a Second Language papers
This is every Edexcel International GCSE English as a Second Language (4ES1) question paper on file: 108 papers from 32 sittings, 2007 to 2026. 90 of them have a mark scheme beside them. The newest sitting here is June 2026.
English as a Second Language is examined in June and November. It is made up of Unit 1, Unit 2, Unit 3, Unit 4, Paper 1, Paper 2 and Paper E.
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