Local IGCSE Exam Centers in UAE: Cambridge & Edexcel

The UAE (Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, and other emirates) has many Cambridge IGCSE and Edexcel International GCSE exam centres, including the British Council and numerous international schools.

Quick links: find exam centres

• Find a Cambridge school – Search by United Arab Emirates and city for Cambridge IGCSE centres and private-candidate options.
• Find a Pearson (Edexcel) centre – Search by United Arab Emirates for Edexcel International GCSE centres.

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British Council UAE (Cambridge & Edexcel)

The British Council in the UAE offers both Cambridge and Pearson Edexcel school exams (including IGCSE/International GCSE and A/AS-level). They accept private candidates for May/June and October/November.

• Dubai: Tariq Bin Ziyad Street, behind Dubai TV, Dubai.
• Abu Dhabi: British Council also operates in Abu Dhabi; check British Council UAE – Exams for the current address and exam venue.
• Registration: Opens months before each session. Check the website for deadlines, fees in AED, and how to register.
• Registration: British Council UAE – Exams for deadlines, fees in AED, and how to register.

Other Edexcel centres in the UAE (examples)

Besides the British Council, many Pearson-approved centres and schools in the UAE offer Edexcel International GCSE. Examples (confirm private candidates and subjects with each centre):

• Al Murooj Scientific Private School (Edexcel) – Musaffah, Mohammad Bin Zayed, Block 11, M9, Abu Dhabi.
• International Training Institute (Edexcel) – Office 129, Block 13, Dubai Knowledge Park, Dubai.
• GEMS National School Al-Barsha (Edexcel) – Al Barsha South, Dubai.
• Victoria English School (Edexcel) – Al Azra School Zone, off Naimya Road, Sharjah.
• The City School International Dubai (Edexcel) – Nadd Al Hamar, Dubai.
• The School of Research Science (Edexcel) – Alwarqa 4, Tripoli Street, Dubai.

For the full list of Edexcel centres, use the Pearson find a centre tool and select United Arab Emirates.

Cambridge centres (schools)

Many Cambridge schools in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah enter their own students; some accept private candidates. Use Find a Cambridge school and filter by UAE and city.

Key cities

• Dubai: British Council; multiple international schools and Pearson centres.
• Abu Dhabi: British Council; schools such as Al Murooj and others.
• Sharjah: Victoria English School and other centres; check Pearson and Cambridge finders.
• Other emirates: Use the official finders for centres in Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah.

Sessions and fees

• Cambridge: May/June, October/November.
• Edexcel: January, May/June, October/November.
• Fees in AED; pay by the centre’s deadline. Late entry incurs extra charges.

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