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Exam dates and entry deadlines, 2026/27
Every series and deadline in one place, updated on this page each year so you never miss a window. Deadlines below match our current fee schedule.
| Series | Qualifications | Standard deadline | Exams run |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | GCSE English Language and Maths resits, plus IGCSE resit subjects | 1 October 2026 | November 2026 |
| November 2026 (Cambridge IGCSE) | Cambridge International IGCSE subjects | 1 September 2026 | November 2026 |
| May/June 2027 | GCSE, IGCSE, AS and A-level, all major boards | 1 February 2027 | May to June 2027 |
| Trinity music | Classical & Jazz, Rock & Pop, Theory of Music | Rolling | Several sessions a year |
| GESE spoken English | Grades from beginner to advanced | Rolling | Several sessions a year |
Plan backwards
How to never miss a deadline
Pick your seriesNovember for English and Maths resits, May/June for everything else.
Register at least eight weeks earlyThat keeps you clear of late fees and gives time for access arrangements.
Let us watch the datesOnce you are registered we track the board deadlines, and chase you, not the other way round.
Late entries cost more, sometimes double.
Awarding body late fees stack quickly after the standard deadline, and past a certain date boards will not accept an entry at all. If you are within eight weeks of a deadline, register now and confirm the details after. We pass late surcharges on at cost with no mark-up.
Deadlines wait for no one
Secure your entry for the next series today and we will confirm your place within one working day.
