Who are Edexcel?
Edexcel was the first of the three unitary awarding bodies established to offer both academic and vocational qualifications, following the Stafford Review of exam standards in 1995. Edexcel was formed in 1996 by the merger of the Business & Technology Education Council (BTEC) the country’s leading provider of vocational qualifications and the University of London Examinations & Assessment Council (ULEAC), one of the major exam boards for GCSEs and A levels. The name “Edexcel” was originally derived from ‘educational excellence’. Edexcel’s vision:’To be the number one choice for qualifications in our selected markets’. Their mission: ‘To enable recognition of achievement by providing great qualifications which are easy to deliver, enthuse learners and enable progression’. Edexcel is committed to providing qualifications and support for those who want to study for enjoyment, to further a career, re-train for the modern market place or develop skills for the future. It has the specific ai
