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iGCSE maths past papers and more: PEARSON  HIGHER

This examination comprises of two papers.

Calculator Paper 1

=  Duration 2 hours and maximum of 100 marks.

Calculator Paper 2

=  Duration 2 hours and maximum of 100 marks.


The scores from each paper are combined to give the students examination total score. A maximum of 200 marks is possible. 


For example, a student with a total score of 100 achieved 100/200 = 50%.

Using the table below, in June 2018 this student would be awarded the examination grade 3.

Practicing past papers should rank highly on any students list of revision tools.  Importantly, do not forget about a completed paper once you have marked your answers. Seek help and support to understand and learn more about the topics you are getting wrong.

  • Access and download a past paper.
  • Mark your answers using the mark scheme. 
  • Use grade boundaries to obtain a grade to see how well you are progressing.


Unavailable papers: The two most most recent past papers are NOT available to the public, as schools typically use these papers for mock examinations.


Below you will find all the available past papers, mark schemes and grade boundaries for the PEARSON iGCSE foundation examination. Also included on this page are the course's specification and other useful information, including the dates of the next examination.

REGION 1: UK, EUROPE, MIDDLE EAST and AFRICA

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Pearson iGCSE Higher Maths Grade Boundaries (9 - 3): Region 1

Region 1: higher 9 8 7 6 5 4 3
June 2018 74.5% = 149 75.0% = 125 51.0% = 102 40.5% = 81 30.0% = 60 19.5% = 39 14% = 28
Jan 2019 77.5% = 155 63.5% = 127 50.0% = 100 39.5% = 79 29.0% = 58 10.0% = 38 14% = 28
June 2019 75.0% = 150 62.5% = 125 50.5% = 101 40.5% = 81 30.5% = 61 20.5% = 41 15.5% = 31
Jan 2020 79.5% = 159 65.5% = 131 52.0% = 104 41.5% = 83 31.0% = 62 20.5% = 41 15% = 30
Nov 2020 70.5% = 141 58.0% = 116 45.5% = 91 34.0% = 68 23.0% = 46 12.0% = 24 6.5% = 13
Jan 2021 70.5% = 141 58.0% = 116 45.5% = 91 34.0% = 68 23.0% = 46 12.0% = 24 6.5% = 13
June 2021 = COVID
Nov 2021 69.0% = 138 55.5% = 111 43.0% = 86 32.0% = 64 21.0% = 42 10.5% = 21 5.0% = 10
Jan 2022 68.0% = 136 55.5% = 111 43.0% = 86 32.0% = 64 21.0% = 42 10.5% = 21 5.0% = 10
June 2022 71.0% = 142 58.5% = 117 46.0% = 92 34.5% = 69 23.5% = 47 12.5% = 25 7.0% = 14
Jan 2023 = last 71.0% = 142 58.5% = 117 46.0% = 92 34.5% = 69 23.5% = 47 12.5% = 25 7.0% = 14
June 2023 76.0% = 152 61.5% = 123 47.5% = 95 37.5% = 75 27.5% = 55 17.5% = 35 12.5% = 25
Nov 2023 76.0% = 152 61.5% = 123 47.5% = 95 38.0% =76 28.5% = 57 19.5% = 39 15.0% = 30
June 2024 81.5% = 163 67.5% = 135 53.5% = 107 42.0% = 84 30.5% = 61 19.0% = 38 12.5% = 25
Nov 2024 81.5% = 163 68.0% = 136 55.0% = 110 44.0% = 88 33.5% = 67 23.0% = 46 17.5% = 35
June 2025

NOTE: percentages are rounded to nearest 1 d.p.

Grade boundaries can change from year to year, as you will see in the table above. Although PEARSON work hard to produce exam papers that are of the same level of difficulty each year, small variations do occur. To compensate for this the exam board adjusts the grade boundaries.

Pearson iGCSE HIGHER Past Papers and Mark Schemes: Region 1

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The termination of January examinations. Be aware that January 2023 was the final January examination series available, as Pearson replaced it's January examinations with November examinations.

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REGION 2: AUSTRALIA, ASIA, NEW ZEALAND and PACIFIC

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Pearson iGCSE Higher Maths Grade Boundaries (9 - 3): Region 2

Region 2 Higher 9 8 7 6 5 4 3
June 2018 80.0% = 160 65.5% = 131 51.5% = 103 40.5% = 81 30.0% = 60 19.5% = 39 14.0% = 28
Jan 2019 76.5% = 153 62.5% = 125 48.5% = 97 38.5% = 77 28.5% = 57 19.0% = 38 14.0% = 28
June 2019 79.5% = 159 64.5% = 129 50.5% = 101 39.5% = 79 29.0% = 58 18.5% = 37 13.0% = 26
Jan 2020 79.0% = 158 65.0% = 130 51.5% = 103 41.0% = 82 30.5% = 61 20.5% = 41 15.5% = 31
Nov 2020 76.0% = 152 60.0% = 121 45.5% = 91 33.5% = 67 21.5% = 43 10.0% = 20 4.0% = 8
Jan 2021 76.0% = 152 60.5% = 121 45.5% = 91 33.5% = 67 21.5% = 43 10.0% = 20 4.0% = 8
Jan 2022 68.0% = 136 55.5% = 111 43.0% = 86 32.0% = 64 21.0% = 42 10.5% = 21 5.0% = 10
June 2022 71.5% = 143 56.5% = 113 42.0% = 84 31.5% = 63 21.0% = 42 10.5% = 21 5.0% = 10
Jan 2023 = last 74.5% = 149 62.0% = 124 49.5% = 99 37.5% = 75 26.0% = 52 14.5% = 29 8.5% =17
June 2023 80.0% = 160 65.5% = 131 51.5% = 103 40.0% = 80 29.0% = 58 18.0% = 36 12.5% = 25
June 2024 83.5% = 167 69.0% = 138 55.0% = 110 43.0% = 86 31.0% = 62 19.5% = 39 13.5% = 27

NOTE: percentages are rounded to nearest 1 d.p.

Grade boundaries can change from year to year, as you will see in the table above. Although PEARSON work hard to produce exam papers that are of the same level of difficulty each year, small variations do occur. To compensate for this the exam board adjusts the grade boundaries.

Higher Maths iGCSE Past Papers: Region 2

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The termination of January examinations. Be aware that January 2023 was the final January examination series available, as Pearson replaced it's January examinations with November examinations.

Pearson iGCSE maths examination dates:2025 - 2026


In a 12 month window, there are two opportunities for students to sit their GCSE maths examination. Currently, in May/June and then again in November. The majority of students will sit their GCSE at school in the May/June exam period. Those that obtain a grade 3 or lower in the summer exam are able to resit their GCSE examination in November, a few months later. Note:  Prior to 2023, the two examinations periods were January and May/June.

2025 Autumn paper 1 Autumn Paper 2
Wednesday 6th November Friday 7th November
2026 Summer paper 1 Summer paper 2
Thursday 14th May Wednesday 3rd June

Did you know that Pearson splits the World into regions 1 and 2?
Pearson has grouped the world into two regions based on time zones.


Region 1 foundation past papers are sat by students living in UK, Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA).

Region 2 papers were used students living in ASIA, AUSTRALIA, NEW ZEALAND and the PACIFIC.

Moe about Pearson's series 4MA1 (syllabus A) - higher 

Pearson (formally Edexcel) International iGCSEs are globally recognised qualifications with academic content designed specifically for international learners.  This qualification is comparable to the UK reformed GCSEs in terms of the level of demand and as   sessment standards.  The time zone that a candidate lives in determines which version of the examination they will sit.