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 two examination boards have different registration dates. Please check the dates given below.

Cambridge International Examinations Oct / Nov 2025 Session:

 Stage Deadline
Normal registration period 12 June - 08 August 2025 
Retake registration period 13 August - 15 September 2025
Late stage 1 registration period 09 August - 15 September 2025