How Many Times Per Year Can You Sit IGCSE Exams?

Both Cambridge and Edexcel run several exam sessions each year, so you have multiple opportunities to sit or retake IGCSE exams.

Cambridge IGCSE Sessions Per Year

Session	When exams run	Typical availability
February/March	Feb–Mar	Selected subjects and regions
May/June	Apr–Jun	Main session; widest subject range
October/November	Oct–Nov	Full session; all major subjects

So you can sit up to three times a year with Cambridge, though May/June and October/November are the main sessions for most subjects and regions.

Edexcel International GCSE Sessions Per Year

Session	When exams run
January	January
May/June	May–June
October/November	Oct–Nov

So you can sit up to three times a year with Edexcel. Not every subject is offered in every session—your centre can confirm.

What This Means for You

• First attempt: Choose the session that fits your preparation (often May/June or Oct/Nov).
• Retakes: You can retake in the next (or any later) session without a limit on attempts.
• Spreading subjects: You can take some subjects in one session and others in another, then combine for certification (see cash-in rules).

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