Edexcel is constantly reviewing its qualifications to ensure that they are appropriate and relevant for international centres.

Following a recent review, Edexcel has decided to withdraw IGCSE Drama (4348) as the entries for this subject are very low.

Centres are asked to note that the final examination date for IGCSE Drama (4348) will be November 2010.  There will be no opportunity to re-sit the examination for the subject after that date.

International Teaching Institutions currently entering candidates for Edexcel IGCSE Drama will be able to enter for the new Edexcel GCSE Drama for first teaching in September 2009 and first assessment in 2011.  Please note that this specification is not available to international Private Centres.

Full details of Edexcel GCSE Drama can be found on the Edexcel website.

Edexcel is committed to supporting centres in delivering qualifications until their final examination date.

For further information on other qualifications available to Private Candidate centres, please contact your local British Council.

If you have any other queries concerning Edexcel qualifications, please contact your local regional office.