Edexcel IAL Maths past papers and mark schemes
Pearson Edexcel publishes its International Advanced Level (IAL) Mathematics past papers and mark schemes free through its own past paper search. IAL Maths is modular: every unit is a 1 hour 30 minute paper worth 75 marks, sat in January, June or October, and you can resit units.
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Where to find every Edexcel IAL Maths paper
Pearson publishes Edexcel IAL Maths question papers, mark schemes and examiners' reports free on its own past paper search, rather than as a fixed list of links, so we send you straight there.
Open Pearson's free past paper search
- Choose International Advanced Level and Mathematics (2018) if they are not already selected.
- Pick the exam series, then open the question paper, mark scheme or examiners' report.
- Papers from the last 12 months are for teachers only; ask your teacher for them after your mocks.
Edexcel IAL Maths paper structure
| Paper | Questions or marks | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Pure Mathematics P1 (WMA11) and P2 (WMA12) | 75 marks each | 1 hour 30 minutes each |
| Pure Mathematics P3 (WMA13) and P4 (WMA14) | 75 marks each | 1 hour 30 minutes each |
| Applied units such as M1, S1 and D1 | 75 marks each | 1 hour 30 minutes each |
International AS Mathematics is P1 and P2 plus one of M1, S1 or D1. The full International A Level is P1 to P4 plus two applied units in an allowed combination, such as M1 and S1, M1 and M2, or S1 and S2. Check Pearson's aggregation rules with your school.
Tips for Edexcel IAL Maths papers
- Sit the pure units in order: P1 and P2 underpin P3 and P4.
- Because units can be resat, plan which series you sit each unit in, with time to improve weak ones.
- On Mechanics 1, try our free Edexcel IAL Mechanics 1 practice, chapter by chapter.
- Use the mark schemes to see where method marks are given.
Frequently asked questions
What is WMA11?
The unit code for International A Level Pure Mathematics P1. P2 to P4 are WMA12 to WMA14.
When are IAL Maths exams?
There are three series a year: January, June and October, so units can be sat and resat at different times.
Is IAL Maths the same as Edexcel A level Maths (9MA0)?
No. 9MA0 is the UK linear A level with three papers. IAL is modular, with six units.