There are four opportunities to sit IGCSE, International GCSE and A-/AS-level examinations every year.
- Examinations with Cambridge Assessment International Examinations (CAIE) take place in May/June and October/November.
- Examinations with Pearson Edexcel for IAL will take place in October, January and May/June.
- Examinations with Pearson Edexcel for IGCSE will take place in November and May/June.
- Examinations with Oxford International AQA Examinations take place in November, January and May/June.
When to register:
The three examination boards have different registration dates. Please check the dates given below.
Cambridge International Examinations May / June 2026 Session:
| Stage | Deadline |
| Normal registration period | 1 December 2025 - 13 February 2026 |
| Retake registration period | 14 February 2026 - 10 April 2026 |
Oxford AQA Examinations Jan 2026 session:
| Stage | Deadline |
| Normal registration period | 13 October - 31 October 2025 |
| Low stage 1 registration | 01 November - 08 December 2025 |