Local IGCSE Exam Centers in the UK: Cambridge & Edexcel

In the UK, Cambridge IGCSE and Edexcel International GCSE are offered at many schools and private exam centres across England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.

Quick links: find exam centres

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

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Cambridge in the UK

• Cambridge Assessment International Education has a list of UK centres (schools and independent centres) that offer Cambridge IGCSE.
• Use the Cambridge website “find a school” or “exam centre” search and filter by UK and Cambridge IGCSE.
• Many independent schools and sixth-form colleges enter their own students; some accept private candidates—contact them directly.

Edexcel (Pearson) in the UK

• Pearson has many UK centres (schools and test centres) for Edexcel International GCSE.
• Use the Pearson find a centre tool, select United Kingdom, and filter by International GCSE. Examples: 3A Tutors Ltd (Bristol), AEC (London), Tutors and Exams (Coventry).
• Private candidates can register through centres that offer external candidate entry.

Finding a Centre

• School candidates: Your school is usually the centre.
• Private candidates: Search Cambridge and Pearson official sites; contact centres to confirm they accept private candidates and which subjects and sessions they offer.
• Fees in GBP; deadlines vary by centre and session.

Sessions

• Cambridge: May/June, October/November (and some February/March).
• Edexcel: January, May/June, October/November.

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Tutopiya: IGCSE Support for UK Students

Tutopiya is a partner of the British Council and supports registrations for IGCSE exams, in addition to full IGCSE exam preparation support with the world’s largest IGCSE resources bank and the most experienced curriculum specialist tutors. Learn more.