Case Study: Malvern College Qingdao reduces exam anxiety with Pearson Edexcel Modular International GCSEs

Malvern College Qingdao supports 1,000 students with Pearson modular International GCSEs

Malvern College Qingdao, an international boarding school in China, sought an assessment model that maintained academic rigor while offering greater flexibility and better support for student wellbeing for its International GCSEs. The school partnered with vendor Pearson to address this challenge by implementing their Pearson Edexcel modular International GCSEs.

Pearson's solution provided a modular assessment route that spread exams across multiple points in the course rather than a single high-stakes final exam. This approach significantly reduced student anxiety, increased motivation, and gave teachers earlier insights to better tailor their support. The results for Malvern College Qingdao included a more manageable workload for its examinations team and the creation of a more responsive, student-centered assessment culture.

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