IGCSE May June 2026 Exam Timetable Brazil: Complete Schedule for São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro
Students in Brazil (São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Brasília, Belo Horizonte, and across the country) sitting the IGCSE May/June 2026 exams need to use the timetable for their administrative zone. Schools in Brazil are typically allocated to Cambridge Zone 2.
Exam board: This article focuses on Cambridge IGCSE, the primary board in Brazil. Some schools offer Pearson Edexcel IGCSE—check with your centre for the correct timetable. Pearson Edexcel timetables.
IGCSE May June 2026: Brazil Key Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Exam period starts | 23 April 2026 |
| Exam period ends | 9 June 2026 |
| Late entries deadline | 17 April 2026 |
| Results release | 18 August 2026 |
Timezone: Brasília Time (BRT)
Brazil spans four timezones. São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro use Brasília Time (BRT), UTC-3. Brazil does not observe daylight saving time. Exam start times on the Cambridge timetable are set in local time for your centre. Confirm exact session times (AM/PM) with your school or exam centre.
| Region | Timezone | UTC Offset |
|---|---|---|
| Brasília, São Paulo, Rio, Salvador | BRT | UTC-3 |
| Manaus (Amazon) | AMT | UTC-4 |
| Rio Branco (Acre) | ACT | UTC-5 |
Where to Find Your Timetable
- Check with your school – Your exams officer will confirm your administrative zone and provide the correct June 2026 timetable.
- Cambridge International – Download the Zone 2 timetable from Cambridge Timetables.
- British Council Brazil – If you’re a private candidate, the British Council provides exam administration in Brazil.
Important for Brazil Students
- Verify your zone – Brazil schools typically fall under Zone 2; always confirm with your centre.
- Arrive early – São Paulo and Rio traffic can be heavy; plan to arrive at least 30 minutes before your exam.
- Winter exams – May/June is autumn/winter in Brazil; temperatures are milder in the south.
Exam Period Overview
The June 2026 series runs across these windows:
- 23–24 April 2026
- 27 April–1 May 2026
- 4–8 May 2026
- 11–15 May 2026
- 18–22 May 2026
- 25–29 May 2026
- 1–5 June 2026
- 8–9 June 2026
Subject-specific dates vary. Use the official Zone 2 timetable for exact dates and times for each paper.
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