International A Level October November 2026 Exam Timetable South Africa: SAST Timezone and Key Dates
Students in South Africa (Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, Pretoria, and across the country) sitting the Cambridge International A Level October/November 2026 exams need to use the timetable for their administrative zone. Schools in South Africa are typically allocated to Cambridge Zone 4 — the same zone used for IGCSE at the same centre.
International A Level October November 2026: South Africa 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 | 7 January 2027 |
Cambridge runs AS/A Level entries through the same combined October/November session as IGCSE, so these deadlines match across qualifications at your centre.
Timezone: South African Standard Time (SAST)
South Africa operates on South African Standard Time (SAST), UTC+2. 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.
Where to Find Your Timetable
- Your school – The exams officer will confirm your zone and provide the November 2026 A Level timetable.
- Cambridge International – The Zone 4 timetable is available from Cambridge Timetables.
- Private candidates – If you’re not entered through a school, contact your nearest Cambridge-approved exam centre or British Council office in South Africa.
Tips for South Africa A Level Students
- Use the correct zone – Confirm your exact zone with your centre; timetables differ by zone.
- 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 university-application timing where an autumn result is needed.
- University deadlines – If you’re applying with predicted or January-released results, check how this results date (7 January 2027) lines up with any application deadlines you’re working to.
- Past papers – Practice with papers from your zone’s session for the most accurate preparation.
Exam Windows
The October/November 2026 series spans:
- 28 September–2 October | 5–9 October | 12–16 October | 19–23 October
- 26–30 October | 2–6 November | 9–13 November
Check the official zone timetable for subject-specific dates and times.
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