IGCSE October November 2026 Exam Timetable USA: Complete Schedule for New York, Los Angeles, Houston
Students in the USA (New York, Los Angeles, Houston, Chicago, Miami, San Francisco, and across the country) sitting the IGCSE October/November 2026 exams need to use the correct timetable for their exam board. Both Cambridge IGCSE and Pearson Edexcel IGCSE are offered in US international schools—check with your school which board you use.
Cambridge IGCSE
Schools in the USA are typically allocated to Cambridge Zone 1.
IGCSE October November 2026: USA Key Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Exam period starts | 28 September 2026 |
| Exam period ends | 13 November 2026 |
| Final entries deadline | 16 August 2026 |
| Late entries deadline | 21 September 2026 |
| Results release | 14 January 2027 |
Timezone: Clocks Change Mid-Series (Daylight Saving Time Ends 1 November 2026)
The USA spans multiple timezones, and Daylight Saving Time ends on Sunday 1 November 2026 — right in the middle of the series. 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 | Before 1 Nov | After 1 Nov | UTC Offset (after) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern (New York, Miami, Boston, Washington DC) | EDT | EST | UTC-5 |
| Central (Chicago, Houston, Dallas) | CDT | CST | UTC-6 |
| Mountain (Denver, Phoenix*) | MDT | MST | UTC-7 |
| Pacific (Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle) | PDT | PST | UTC-8 |
Note: Arizona does not observe Daylight Saving Time and stays on MST year-round.
Where to Find Your Timetable
- Check with your school – Your exams officer will confirm your administrative zone and provide the correct November 2026 timetable.
- Cambridge International – Download the Zone 1 (USA) timetable from Cambridge Timetables.
- Exam centres – The USA has Cambridge-affiliated schools and centres; contact your school or search Cambridge’s centre database.
Pearson Edexcel IGCSE
Pearson Edexcel IGCSE uses different timetables from Cambridge. Pearson has strong presence in US international schools. 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
- Entry deadline: 12 September 2026
- Exam period: 27 October – 19 November 2026
- Results release: 21 January 2027 (students)
- Check with your school to confirm which exam board you use—Cambridge and Edexcel have different timetables and key dates.
Important for USA Students
- Verify your zone – USA schools typically fall under Zone 1; always confirm with your centre. The USA has a separate timetable from other zones.
- This is the smaller sitting – The October/November series has fewer candidates than May/June, and is commonly used for retakes and private candidates.
- Mind the clock change – Daylight Saving Time ends 1 November 2026. Double-check your exact local session time for any paper scheduled around that date.
- Arrive early – Traffic in major cities can be heavy; plan to arrive at least 30 minutes before your exam.
- IGCSE vs AP – IGCSE is less common than AP in the USA; ensure you use the Cambridge Zone 1 timetable, not other exam boards.
Exam Period Overview
The October/November 2026 series runs across these windows:
- 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
Subject-specific dates vary. Use the official Zone 1 (USA) timetable for exact dates and times for each paper.
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