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 are unsure 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.

You can find a list of centre MIS providers in chapter 4, section 4 of the information manual.

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

When you send Edexcel an EDI file using an approved transmission method, you will automatically receive an email acknowledgement indicating 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 review the alternative transfer methods that are now available.

You can find more information about EDI by referring to chapter 4 of the information manual.   

This chapter is available for download from this page if you prefer to view it online.