Pearson Edexcel International GCSE Information and Communication Technology (4IT1)
Understand digital devices, connectivity and online services, and apply ICT and software skills to practical solutions.
Specification Issue 2, May 2018
Course structure and assessment routes
- Take both the written and practical paper.
Main syllabus content
- Digital devices
- Connectivity
- Operating online
- Online goods and services
- Applying ICT
- Software skills
Use Syllabus for the topic checklist. Where the qualification offers options, follow your chosen route rather than treating every option as compulsory.
4IT1 assessment structure
Use the route above to identify which components you take. Marks below are raw marks; the stated weightings determine their contribution to the award.
4IT1/01
Written Paper
- Duration
- 1 hour 30 minutes
- Marks
- 100
- Weighting
- 50%
Topics 1–4.
4IT1/02
Practical Paper
- Duration
- 3 hours, including printing time
- Marks
- 100
- Weighting
- 50%
Topics 5–6, applying knowledge from all six topics.
Key assessment information
- Both papers are externally assessed. Confirm the practical test window and required software/file arrangements with your centre.
Official sources and verification
Checked 2026-09-04 against the official 4IT1 syllabus/specification (PDF). Specification Issue 2, May 2018.
Source PDF pages: 13, 14. PDF page positions may differ from printed page numbers.
IGCSEfy is an independent study aid. Check the full official document and your exam-paper instructions, especially exam-year options, equipment and centre arrangements. Older archive papers may follow an earlier syllabus.