How Many IGCSE Exam Sittings Can You Take?

You can take IGCSE exams across multiple sittings (exam sessions). There is no fixed limit on how many sittings you use; what matters is that you meet the board’s rules for combining results when you cash in for a certificate.

What Counts as One “Sitting”?

A sitting is one exam session (e.g. May/June 2026 or October/November 2026). In that sitting you might take one subject or several.

Spreading Subjects Across Sittings

• Cambridge: You can take some subjects in May/June and others in October/November (or in different years). When you cash in, you choose which results to include on the certificate.
• Edexcel: Same idea—different subjects (or retakes) can be in January, May/June, or October/November. The certificate can combine grades from different sessions within the board’s rules.

Practical Planning

• Many students take most subjects in one main sitting (e.g. May/June) and use another sitting for retakes or one or two extra subjects.
• Spreading over 2–3 sittings is common for private candidates or those resitting.
• Check with your centre about the latest combination rules for certification so you don’t miss a deadline.

For a detailed look at structuring your exams across sittings, see our IGCSE exam sittings and schedule guide.

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