Students in the UK and Europe sitting the IGCSE May/June 2026 exams need to use the correct timetable for their exam board. Both Cambridge IGCSE and Pearson Edexcel IGCSE are widely offered in the UK—Edexcel is particularly common. Check with your school which board you use.

Cambridge IGCSE

UK and European centres use either the UK timetable or the Zone 3 timetable, depending on their centre. UK centres have a dedicated timetable; European centres use Zone 3 (or UK where applicable).

IGCSE May June 2026: Europe and UK Key Dates

Event	Date
Exam period starts	23 April 2026
Exam period ends	9 June 2026
Late entries deadline	17 April 2026
Forecast grades deadline	30 April 2026
Results release	18 August 2026

Timezone: BST (British Summer Time)

From late March, the UK uses British Summer Time (BST), UTC+1. European centres use their local time (CET, etc.). Exam times on the timetable are in local time for your centre.

Where to Find Your Timetable

1. UK schools – June 2026 UK Timetable (Zone 3/UK)
2. European centres – Zone 3 timetable for non-UK European schools
3. Your school – Always confirm your administrative zone with your exams officer

Pearson Edexcel IGCSE

Pearson Edexcel IGCSE uses different timetables from Cambridge. Edexcel is very widely used in the UK. If your school follows Edexcel, you must use the Edexcel timetable—do not use the Cambridge timetable above.

• Where to find your timetable: Pearson Edexcel International GCSE timetables
• Exam period: Edexcel June 2026 exams typically run May–June 2026; confirm exact dates with your school.
• Check with your school to confirm which exam board you use—Cambridge and Edexcel have different timetables and key dates.

Important for UK and European Students

• UK has its own timetable – Separate from other Zone 3 centres; use the UK-specific PDF.
• Use the correct version – Cambridge cannot accept responsibility if you use the wrong zone’s timetable.
• AM/PM sessions – Times are set locally; confirm with your centre.

Exam Windows

The June 2026 series spans:

• 23–24 April | 27 April–1 May | 4–8 May | 11–15 May
• 18–22 May | 25–29 May | 1–5 June | 8–9 June

Download the official UK or Zone 3 timetable for subject-specific dates and times.

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