How do I start using EDI?

Contact your centre MIS provider to verify which EDI facilities are available from your software. Choose a communication method and ensure you have the correct hardware and software in place. 

If a third party writes your centre MIS, and you're not sure which EDI facilities they offer, please contact them directly. Before calling your centre MIS provider, please ensure you have the name and version of your software available.


How do I know that you have received my EDI file?

When you send Edexcel an EDI file using an approved transmission method, you'll automatically receive an email acknowledgement to let you know that we have received the file. A further acknowledgement will be generated when the file has been processed. Alternatively, you can use the Edexcel Online EDI file tracking facility — visit www.edexcelonline.co.uk for details.

I sent my DiDA/ GCE/ GCSE/ IGCSE entries via Edexcel Online. Can I still receive my results by EDI?

Yes, as long as you have a VAN provider. Please check with your centre MIS provider that your software is able to upload the results file.

Can I send a disk of data?

No. We are unable to support disk submissions. You will need to select an alternative transfer method.