IGCSE October November 2026 Essential Dates Calendar
Here is a calendar of essential dates for IGCSE October/November 2026 to keep you on track.
IGCSE October November 2026 Key Dates
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 16 August 2026 | Cambridge final entries deadline |
| 12 September 2026 | Edexcel International GCSE entries deadline |
| 21 September 2026 | Cambridge late entries deadline (also June 2026 retakes) |
| 28 September 2026 | Cambridge exam period starts |
| 27 October 2026 | Edexcel exam period starts |
| 28 September – 13 November 2026 | Cambridge timetabled exams (12 Nov in Zone 2) |
| 27 October – 19 November 2026 | Edexcel timetabled exams |
| 13 November 2026 | Cambridge exam period ends |
| 14 January 2027 | Cambridge IGCSE / O Level results release |
| 21 January 2027 | Edexcel International GCSE results release (students) |
| Early 2027 | Certificates issued |
Exam Windows (Cambridge)
Exams are scheduled across these periods:
- 28 September–2 October 2026
- 5–9 October 2026
- 12–16 October 2026
- 19–23 October 2026
- 26–30 October 2026
- 2–6 November 2026
- 9–13 November 2026
Note: Subject-specific dates are in the official timetable for your zone.
Suggested Preparation Timeline
| When | Action |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | Confirm registration is in before the final entries deadline |
| September 2026 | Start or ramp up revision; confirm which subjects you’re entered for |
| Early October 2026 | Regular revision; past papers |
| Mid-October 2026 | Heavier revision; focus on weak areas; mind the 25 Oct clock change in UK/Europe |
| Late Oct–Nov 2026 | Exams; rest between papers |
| January 2027 | Results; plan next steps (retakes, A-Levels, IB, etc.) |
Where to Check
- Your school or centre — registration and result dates
- Cambridge International — cambridgeinternational.org
- Pearson Edexcel — qualifications.pearson.com
- Your zone timetable — exact exam dates and times
Add to Your Calendar
Add these dates to your phone, planner, or family calendar. This is a smaller sitting than May/June, often used for retakes and private candidates — but the deadlines are just as firm.
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