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How International A level Mathematics works
Start here: the units, the allowed combinations and when you can sit them for Pearson Edexcel International AS and A level Mathematics.
Six units for the A level
Every Mathematics unit is a separate 1 hour 30 minute exam.
- International AS Mathematics (XMA01): P1, P2 and one applied unit from M1, S1 or D1.
- International A level Mathematics (YMA01): P1, P2, P3, P4 and two applied units: M1 and S1, M1 and D1, M1 and M2, S1 and D1, or S1 and S2.
The unit pool
Mathematics, Further Mathematics (XFM01 / YFM01) and Pure Mathematics (XPM01 / YPM01) all draw on the same units.
| Unit | Code | Title | Exam series 2026/27 |
|---|---|---|---|
| P1 | WMA11 | Pure Mathematics 1 | October, January and June |
| P2 | WMA12 | Pure Mathematics 2 | October, January and June |
| P3 | WMA13 | Pure Mathematics 3 | October, January and June |
| P4 | WMA14 | Pure Mathematics 4 | October, January and June |
| M1 | WME01 | Mechanics 1 | October, January and June |
| M2 | WME02 | Mechanics 2 | October, January and June |
| M3 | WME03 | Mechanics 3 | January and June only |
| S1 | WST01 | Statistics 1 | October, January and June |
| S2 | WST02 | Statistics 2 | October, January and June |
| S3 | WST03 | Statistics 3 | January and June only |
| D1 | WDM11 | Decision Mathematics 1 | January and June only |
| F1 | WFM01 | Further Pure Mathematics 1 | January and June only |
| F2 | WFM02 | Further Pure Mathematics 2 | January and June only |
| F3 | WFM03 | Further Pure Mathematics 3 | January and June only |
Source: Pearson Information Manual 2026/2027
Planning
P1 to P4, M1, M2, S1 and S2 can be sat in October, January and June. D1, M3, S3 and the Further Pure units are January and June only. Most schools sit P1 and P2 in Year 12 and P3 and P4 in Year 13.
Worked example
A student wants Mathematics for an engineering course. Which applied pair suits mechanics-heavy study?
- The allowed pairs are M1 and S1, M1 and D1, M1 and M2, S1 and D1, S1 and S2.
- M1 and M2 give the most mechanics.
Answer: M1 and M2
Check yourself
- What is the cash-in code for the full International A level in Mathematics?
- XMA01
- YFM01
- WMA11
- YMA01
Show answer
YMA01. YMA01 is International A level Mathematics; XMA01 is the AS; YFM01 is Further Mathematics; WMA11 is unit P1.
- How many units make up International A level Mathematics?
Show answer
6. Four pure units (P1 to P4) plus two applied units.
- Which applied pair is NOT allowed for International A level Mathematics?
- M1 and S1
- S1 and D1
- M1 and M2
- M2 and S2
Show answer
M2 and S2. The allowed pairs are M1 and S1, M1 and D1, M1 and M2, S1 and D1, S1 and S2. M2 and S2 is not one of them.
- Which unit has the code WMA12?
- P2
- P1
- M2
- S2
Show answer
P2. WMA11 to WMA14 are P1 to P4, so WMA12 is P2.
- In 2026/27, when can you sit D1 (WDM11)?
- October, January and June
- June only
- January and June only
- January only
Show answer
January and June only. The 2026/27 manual lists D1 in January and June only.
- Which set makes International AS Mathematics?
- P1, P2 and one of M1, S1 or D1
- P1, P2, P3
- P1 and M1 only
- P1 to P4
Show answer
P1, P2 and one of M1, S1 or D1. International AS Mathematics is three units: P1, P2 and one applied unit.
Sources
- Pearson Information Manual 2026/2027: International A level (unit codes and availability)
- Cognito: Pearson Edexcel International A-Level Mathematics (YMA01) specification summary (secondary source; check the Pearson specification)
Last updated 7 November 2026. Spotted a mistake? Email alevel@lifereadysociety.com.