Greek · XGK01 / YGK01

How International A level Greek works

Start here: the units, their exam codes and when you can sit them for Pearson Edexcel International AS and A level Greek.

Two qualifications in one course

International A level Greek is modular: you sit it unit by unit.

The International AS (cash-in code XGK01) is Unit 1. It is a qualification on its own.
The full International A level (cash-in code YGK01) is all 2 units: the AS units plus Unit 2.

You can bank AS results in Year 12 and add the A2 units in Year 13.

The units

Each unit has its own exam code. These are the codes your exams officer uses to enter you.

Unit	Code	Title	Level	Exam series 2026/27
Unit 1	WGK01	Understanding and Written Response	AS	June only
Unit 2	WGK02	Writing and Research	A2	June only

Source: Pearson Information Manual 2026/2027, International A level

When you can sit them

Pearson runs International A level exams in January, May to June and October, but not every unit is offered in every series. Plan your units with your teacher, and always confirm entries with your exams officer: Pearson updates the manual every year.

Worked example

You finish Year 12 having sat the AS units in Greek. What can you claim?

The AS units are Unit 1.
Together they give the International AS (XGK01).

Answer: The International AS in Greek (XGK01); add the A2 units in Year 13 for the full A level (YGK01).

Key idea: International AS Greek = Unit 1 (XGK01). Full International A level = all 2 units (YGK01). Not every unit is offered in October.

Check yourself

What is the cash-in code for the full International A level in Greek?
- XGK01
- ZGK01
- WGK01
- YGK01
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YGK01. YGK01 is the full International A level; XGK01 is the International AS.
Which code is the International AS in Greek?
- YGK01
- XGK01
- WGK01
- QGK01
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XGK01. XGK01 is the International AS cash-in code.
How many units make up the full International A level in Greek?
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2. The full A level is 2 units: Unit 1, Unit 2.
In 2026/27, in which exam series can you sit Greek Unit 1 (Understanding and Written Response)?
- June only
- October, January and June
- January and June only
- January only
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June only. Pearson's 2026/27 manual lists Unit 1 as available in: June only.
Which Greek unit has the code WGK02?
- Unit 2
- Unit 1
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Unit 2. WGK02 is Unit 2: Writing and Research.

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Last updated 7 November 2026. Spotted a mistake? Email alevel@lifereadysociety.com.