The Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Level (IAL) programme is strictly regulated by the UK Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual). It is a key qualification required for university admission in the UK and holds the same academic importance as China’s Gaokao. Recognised by universities in over 160 countries and regions worldwide, it is widely regarded as the “Global Gaokao” and the “Gold Standard” for university entry across the world.