EDEXCEL TRAINING EVENTS

2012

Learning should be fun. Pearson’s Edexcel qualifications such as the International GCSE, GCSE and GCE are popular with students all around the world because they make learning enjoyable.

We are always striving to provide students and teachers with the most modern and relevant qualifications. Whether it is Maths, Biology or Art & Design, our qualifications give students the latest know-how in their chosen area and will motivate them to pursue further education.

Through our 2012 training programme we want to help you as a teacher, instructors, head teacher and exams officer give your students the confidence they need to meet their learn-ing potential. Our training courses are designed to create successful student results, and help your centre flourish.

We provide you with an option of face-to-face, online or customised training so you can choose where, when and how you want to be trained, making your training relevant and rewarding. A full range of our training courses will be spread over the Academic year 2012/2013. If your subject is not listed in this catalogue, you will find a large selection of online courses for 2012 as well as regional face to face training courses coming up in early 2013.

Our face to face training courses are offered at £50 (AED300) per delegates and will be invoiced to the centre after the training date. Please note that all the training courses listed online are in pounds and also note that the course times are according to GMT+1 (UK time).

REGISTRATION

To register on a face to face teacher training course, please go to our new Events Search tool and search for your course - start by choosing your region ‘Middle East’ in the drop down section.

To register on an online teacher training course, please go to our new Events Search tool and search for your course - start by choosing your region ‘online’ in the drop down section.

If you require any further information or training confirmation, please email:trainingmea@edexcel.com

INSPIRING CONFIDENCE

DATE CITYCOUNTRY

TRAINING COURSE EVENT REFERENCE CODE

Sunday 7th October

RiyadhSAUDI ARABIA

GCE Chemistry 11ICHE01/01

Tuesday 9th October

Muscat OMAN

GCE Chemistry 11ICHE01/02

Thursday 11th October

AmmanJORDAN

GCE Chemistry 11ICHE01/03

Sunday 14th October

DubaiU.A.E

GCE Chemistry 11ICHE01/04

Sunday 14th October

DubaiU.A.E

GCE Art & Design 11IAD01/01

Sunday 14th October

Kuwait CityKUWAIT

GCE Mathematics 11IMAT01/03

Sunday 14th October

CairoEGYPT

GCE Biology 11IBIO01/01

Monday 15th October

DubaiU.A.E

GCSE Art & Design 11IAD02/01

Monday 15th October

DubaiU.A.E

GCE Chemistry 11ICHE01/05

Tuesday 16th October

DubaiU.A.E

GCE Biology 11IBIO01/02

Wednesday 17th October

DubaiU.A.E

GCE Biology 11IBIO01/03

EXPERIENCE THE POWER OF OUR TRAINING FOR CENTRES AND INSTRUCTORS

We want you and your students to experience the very best Pearson has to offer. We understand that your success is our success. That is why we are offering Edexcel Centres the chance to participant in a series of training programmes that will help your teachers bring the qualifications alive for their students.

It’s all just part of the Pearson service.

See what our 2012 schedule of face to face training events can bring to you and your centre.

DATE CITYCOUNTRY

TRAINING COURSE EVENT REFERENCE CODE

Thursday 18th October

Kuwait CityKUWAIT

GCE Biology 11IBIO01/04

Saturday 20th October

RiyadhSAUDI ARABIA

GCE Biology 11IBIO01/05

Saturday 20th October

RiyadhSAUDI ARABIA

International GCSE Chemistry

11ICHE02/01

Saturday 20th October

RiyadhSAUDI ARABIA

International GCSE Biology

11IBIO02/01

Saturday 20th October

CairoEGYPT

International GCSEArabic as 1st Language

11IARA02/01

Sunday 21st October

CairoEGYPT

GCE Arabic 11IARA01/02

Monday 22nd October

DohaQATAR

International GCSE Chemistry

11ICHE02/02

Monday 22nd October

DohaQATAR

International GCSE Biology

11IBO02/02

Monday 22nd October

DohaQATAR

GCE Arabic 11IARA01/03

Monday 22nd October

CairoEGYPT

GCE Mathematics 11IMAT01/01

See what our 2012 schedule of training can bring to you and your centre (continued)

DATE CITYCOUNTRY

TRAINING COURSE EVENT REFERENCE CODE

Tuesday 23rd October

AmmanJORDAN

GCE Mathematics 11IMAT01/02

Wednesday 24th October

DubaiU.A.E

GCE Arabic 11IARA01/04

Saturday 3rd November

MuscatOMAN

International GCSE Math-ematics A

11IMAT02/01

Saturday 3rd November

MuscatOMAN

GCE Physics 11IPHY01/20

Tuesday 6th November

DohaQATAR

GCE Physics 11IPHY01/02

Thursday 8th November

Kuwait CityKUWAIT

GCE Physics 11IPHY01/03

Tuesday 20th November

DubaiU.A.E

International GCSE, GCSEScience

11ISCI01/01

Monday 26th November

DubaiU.A.E

International GCSE Physics

11IPHY02/01

Tuesday 27th November

DubaiU.A.E

GCE Physics 11IPHY01/04

Sunday 16th December

AmmanJORDAN

International GCSEArabic as 1st Language

11IARA02/02

Wednesday 19th December

AmmanJORDAN

GCE Arabic 11IARA01/01

Training course

INTERNATIONAL GCSE

Training course details

The International GCSEs offer students the opportunity to study a relevant and academically thor-ough qualification recognised across the world. Learn-ers have the possibility to progress into academic or vocational study at level 3 or to higher education.

International GCSEs are currently available in 40 unique subjects, and our educational teams have developed the subjects to make the content relevant to students worldwide.

Every year, in more than 85 countries around the world, over 100.000 students study Edexcel International GCSE qualification. From Hong Kong to Buenos Aires, from Doha to Berlin, International GCSE qualifications are setting the pathway to future career success and thereby changing lives.

Learn more about our qualifications and courses: International GCSE qualifications Book a place on a training course

These 1 day events are designed for teachers who are new to, or need a refresher in understanding the International GCSE subject specifications and the methods of assessment.

Delegates will• Reflect on different teaching and learning

methods• Go over course planning and preparation• Review monitoring and assessment • Learn how to improve student examination

and controlled assessment performance• Be updated on specification changes • (if applicable)• Share good practice techniques in the teaching

of the qualification• Be provided with guidance and support

Number of places

25 1day Approximately 9.30am-4pm

ClassroomDuration Timings Method of delivery

Training course details

We believe that a successful curriculum should enable all your students to achieve. One of the best things about the GCE AS and A2 is the opportunity for students to learn in a modular format in order to bring out the best in each and every student.

GCEs are currently available in more than 30 unique subjects. Our educational teams have desgined the subjects with learners in mind to ensure that we offer learners an engaging and varied curriculum.

With the GCE AS and A2 qualifications, your learn-ers will be able to direct themselves towards a better future. Whether learners wish to further their studies at some of the world’s best universities or begin their career with a top employer, our qualifications are open doors across the globe.

Learn more about our qualifications and courses: GCE qualificationsBook a place on a training course

These 1 day events are designed for teachers who are new to, or need a refresher in understanding the GCE subject specifications and the methods of assessment.

Delegates will• Reflect on different teaching and learning

methods• Go over course planning and preparation• Review monitoring and assessment • Learn how to improve student examination

and controlled assessment performance• Be updated on specification changes • (if applicable)• Share good practice techniques in the teaching

of the qualification• Be provided with guidance and support

Number of places

25 1day Approximately 9.30am-4pm

ClassroomDuration Timings Method of delivery

Training course

GCE AS AND A2

ABOUT EDEXCEL

Edexcel is a Pearson company and a leading global educational services provider offering internationally recognised qualifications as well as testing to schools, colleges, employers, training providers and other places of learning in 85 countries worldwide. Our academic and vocational qualifications can be offered in standardised or customised formats with all Edexcel qualifications delivering consistent standards of quality to meet local needs. Whether students wish to further their studies at some of the world’s best universities or begin their career with a top employer, our qualifications open doors across the globe.

A GLOBAL PRESENCE, A LOCAL PARTNER

Edexcel’s international network of staff, supported by our head office in London, ensures we can providepersonalised local support with a global perspective. If you would like to offer an Edexcel qualifications at your organisation, an extensive network of regional offices and representatives ensures that support is never far away should you need it. Contact one of our regional representatives for more information or visit our website: www.edexcel.com/mea

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