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 Oct / Nov 2026 Session:
| Stage | Deadline |
| Normal registration period | 24 June 2026 - 07 August 2026 |
| Re-take registration period | 11 August 2026 - 14 September 2026 |
| Late stage 1 registration period | 08 August 2026 - 14 September 2026 |