International A Level October November 2026 Exam Timetable Oman: GST Timezone and Key Dates
Students in Oman (Muscat, Salalah, and across the Sultanate) sitting International A Level exams in October/November 2026 need to use the correct timetable for their exam board. Both Cambridge International A Level and Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Level (IAL) are widely offered in Oman—check with your school which board you use. These are two separate qualifications with separate timetables and dates.
Cambridge International A Level
Schools in Oman are typically allocated to Cambridge Zone 3.
Oman Key Dates: Cambridge International A Level
| 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 | 7 January 2027 |
Timezone: Gulf Standard Time (GST)
Oman operates on Gulf Standard Time (GST), UTC+4. Exam start times are set in local time for your centre. Confirm exact session times (AM/PM) with your school or exam centre.
Where to Find Your Cambridge 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 3 timetable from Cambridge Timetables.
- British Council Oman – If you’re a private candidate, the British Council provides exam administration in Oman.
Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Level (IAL)
Edexcel IAL runs on a different calendar from Cambridge — don’t confuse the two.
- Exam start date: 8 October 2026
- Standard entries deadline: 28 August 2026
- Results release: 20–21 January 2027
- Where to find your timetable: Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Level timetables
- Note: We were not able to confirm the exact end date of the Edexcel IAL October/November series from public sources — confirm your last exam date directly with your school or Pearson.
- Check with your school to confirm which exam board you use—Cambridge and Edexcel have different timetables, deadlines, and results dates.
Important for Oman Students
- Two boards, two calendars – Cambridge and Edexcel IAL run on different dates in this series; make sure you’re following the right one for your subject.
- This is the smaller sitting – The October/November series has fewer A Level candidates than May/June, and is commonly used for AS retakes, A2 completions, and time-sensitive university applications.
- Check for local holidays – Confirm with your school calendar whether any religious or public holidays fall during your exam period and plan revision around them.
- Arrive early – plan to arrive at least 30 minutes before your exam.
Cambridge Exam Period Overview
The Cambridge 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 3 timetable for exact dates and times for each paper.
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