1. science
2. mathematics

Examination Services
Pearson Edexcel Examinations – January 2015 Series
Information Sheet
Dear Candidate,
Pearson Edexcel Examinations – January 2015
Thank you for using the Online Registration System. Please download the “relevant subject /unit code
document” and “easy step guide” using the link below, before you register for your exams.
Online registration link: https://srilanka.exams.britishcouncil.org/
Please note that all subjects with assessment of coursework option can be taken only by the school
candidates. These subjects are not offered to private candidates.
Subjects with coursework option:
English Language A (4EA0) option B
English Literature (4ET0) option BT
A.
Submission of applications
Online Registrations: During 4 September and 7 October 2014
Private candidates: Please note that you need to pay the relevant amount to the British Council on or before 7
October 2014.
School candidates: Please liaison with your school to find out the closing date approved by your school and
make the payment accordingly.
Colombo Office: Monday to Saturday, 8.00 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. and Sunday from 8.30 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. for
payments and until 6.30 p.m. and 6.00 p.m. respectively for enquires.
Kandy Office: Tuesday to Saturday, 9.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. for payments and until 5.30 p.m. for enquiries.
Jaffna Office: Wednesday to Sunday, 8.30 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. for payments and until 6.00 p.m. for enquires.
B.
Fees:
The fees for January 2015 examinations series are as follows:
Edexcel International GCSE
Fees
International GCSE subject Fee (except French, German, Chinese and
Science Double awards)
International GCSE Science double awards
Edexcel IAL
14,000 LKR
25,700 LKR
Fees
Fee code A - per unit
Fee code C - per unit
Fee code G - per unit
Fee code I - per unit
Fee code M - per unit
17,700 LKR
7,800 LKR
10,000 LKR
7,800 LKR
15,000 LKR
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IAL Fee codes
Subjects
Accounting
Mathematics ( excluding Core Maths units)
Economics, Business Studies
Fee codes
Fee code A
Fee code C
Fee code G
Biology, Chemistry, Physics
Core Mathematics units
Fee code I
Fee code M
NOTE: Candidates applying only for cash-in requests in January 2015 exam series.
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Cash-in applications made on or before entry deadline of 07 October 2014
Late cash-in applications made from 08 October to 06 December 2014
1000 LKR per candidate fee
1000 LKR
1500 LKR per cash-in plus
C. Late Entry Fees
If you fail to submit your application before the deadlines set by the British Council you will be subjected to a
Late Entry Fee.
Official Late entry deadlines are:
Qualifications – Type of Entry
From
To
Late entry fees per paper
International GCSE, IAL – Stage 1
Late Penalty entries
08-Oct-14
01-Nov-14
Double the subject/unit fee
International GCSE, IAL – Stage 2
Late Penalty entries
02-Nov-14
06-Dec-14
Triple the subject/unit fee
Late cash-in requests accompanied by your late entries will be charged a fee of 1500 LKR per cash-in.
D. Method of Payment:
School candidates:
 Please liaison with the school authority.
Private candidates:
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All fees are payable in Sri Lankan Rupees.
Fees may be paid in cash.
You can also make a direct bank transfer to the following account (please submit the bank receipt at
the time of registration)
Bank name:
HSBC
Account name:
British Council, Sri Lanka
Account number:
001-002377-002
Message:
(i) Edexcel
(ii) Your full name
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Note: “The depositor should fill the exams candidate’s details under the “depositor details” in the slip [However
the depositor can sign on behalf of the candidate on the slip]”. “The exam name/ session / date etc. to be
written under the ‘Reference No’ [DFCC Vardana] or ‘Purpose of Deposit’ [HSBC] on the deposit slip as
applicable.
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You can also draw a cheque of bank draft in favor of “British Council”
Handing over of entry form and identification:
E.
Please submit your application form with the following items:
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copy of a valid proof of identity
o International GCSEs - Postal ID, NIC or Passport
o Advanced Levels - NIC and Passport only
N.B: original to be produced at the time of registrations (private candidates only)
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F.
Copy of a Statement of Entry/results sheet to confirm your UCI ( if you have taken an Edexcel exam
before)
Statement of entry and timetables:
The statement of entry for International GCSE & IAL should reach you by 15 December 2014. If they do not
reach you by this date please contact British Council, Colombo on (011) 4521521/ Kandy on (081) 7222410 or
email us at [email protected]
If there is an error in your name or date of birth on the statement of entry, please inform us as soon as you
receive your statement of entry. Otherwise, a fee of Rs 10,200/- will be payable for any amendment requested
on the certificate.
G.
EDEXCEL withdrawal periods:
Please note applications are considered for refunding:
Stage 1
Refunds will be given less an
admin fee of Rs 2,000/- per
subject for International
GCSEs and per unit for IALs.
Processing period: Please
note it will take approximately
three months from the local
closing date to process the
refunds.
International
GCSE and
Advanced Level
Deadline 11 October 2014
Stage 2
This service is available only during the exam period.
Refunds will be given on medical grounds when applied
for with supporting evidence (eg, doctor’s note). Please
note that all medical refunds should be approved by
Edexcel International. Upon the approval British Council
will be issuing the refund, less an administrative fee of
Rs 2,500/- per subject for International GCSEs and per
unit for IALs.
Processing period: Please note it will take
approximately four months from the local closing date to
process approved refunds.
From 06 January to 07 February 2015
(Deadline 07 February 2015)
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H. Pre-release materials on the website www.edexcel.com
Material for candidates to study in preparation for certain tests and assessments will be posted on the
website www.edexcel.com on following dates.
International Advanced Level Preparatory Material:
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Biology WBI05- the pre-release scientific article should be given to candidates a minimum one month
before the examination date of Thursday 15 January 2015.
I. Results and Certificates
Official Results released date for;
International GCSE
International Advanced Level
Thursday 5 March 2015
Thursday 5 March 2015
Private candidates: certificates will be couriered to you in early June.
School candidates: certificates will be couriered to respective schools in early June.
Best wishes,
Examinations Services
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