Edexcel IAL · January 2027 Exam Series

January 2027
IAL revision guide

The January 2027 Edexcel IAL exam series takes place in mid-January. This session is popular for sitting AS units (Units 1 & 2) or retaking units to improve your grade. Start your revision early with Revvy Learn's free resources.

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Planning ahead

Why sit January exams?

The January exam series is a strategic choice for IAL students. By sitting your AS units early, you reduce the number of exams in the June session and can focus entirely on A2 content. It also gives you a chance to retake any units where you want to improve your grade.

Spread the load
Sit Units 1 and 2 in January so you only need to focus on Units 3 and 4 in June. This gives you more revision time per unit and reduces exam-period stress.
Retake opportunity
If you sat units in June 2026 and want to improve, January 2027 is your chance. Your best result counts, so there is no risk in retaking. Focus your revision on the specific topics you found hardest.
Early results
January results arrive in March, giving you early feedback on your performance. This helps you gauge your A2 readiness and adjust your revision strategy for the June session.
Start revising now
The best time to start January revision is immediately after the June exams. Use the summer to work through topic notes, then intensify with practice papers from October onwards.
Popular January units

AS units commonly sat in January

WEC11 — Markets in Action
Microeconomics fundamentals: supply, demand, elasticity, market failure
WEC12 — Macroeconomic Performance
AD/AS, national income, economic growth, macroeconomic policy
WBS11 — Marketing and People
Customer needs, marketing mix, managing people, entrepreneurs
WBS12 — Managing Business Activities
Finance, resource management, external influences

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