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A Level and AS Level Exam Dates 2026 | Full Timetable

These represent the most recent examination schedules set by each A Level examination board. However, it is crucial to bear in mind that these dates could potentially be altered by exam boards. Therefore, students are advised to use these dates merely as a rough guide

Complete timetable for all A-Level exams in Summer 2026. Covers AQA, Edexcel, OCR, and WJEC exam boards.

  • Exams Start Monday 11 May 2026
  • Exams End Tuesday 23 June 2026
  • Results Day Thursday 13 August 2026

These dates are from the official exam board timetables published for Summer 2026. All major boards (AQA, Edexcel, OCR) now use the same dates for core subjects. Contingency day: Wednesday 24 June 2026. Always confirm your personalised timetable with your school.

When are the A Level Mathematics exams in 2026?

A Level Mathematics Exams 2026

AQA:
A Level AQA Mathematics – Paper 103 June 2026
A Level AQA Mathematics – Paper 211 June 2026
A Level AQA Mathematics – Paper 318 June 2026
CIE:
A Level CIE Mathematics (Probability & Statistics 2)06 May 2026
A Level CIE Mathematics (Pure Mathematics 3)15 May 2026
OCR:
A Level OCR Mathematics A – Pure Mathematics03 June 2026
A Level OCR Mathematics A – Pure mathematics and statistics11 June 2026
A Level OCR Mathematics A – Pure mathematics and mechanics18 June 2026
A Level OCR Mathematics B (MEI) – Pure mathematics and mechanics03 June 2026
A Level OCR Mathematics B (MEI) – Pure mathematics and statistics11 June 2026
A Level OCR Mathematics B (MEI) – Pure mathematics and comprehension18 June 2026
Edexcel:
A Level Edexcel Mathematics Paper 1: Pure Mathematics 103 June 2026
A Level Edexcel Mathematics Paper 2: Pure Mathematics 211 June 2026
A Level Edexcel Mathematics Paper 3: Statistics & Mechanics18 June 2026
Edexcel (IAL):
A Level Edexcel (IAL) P1: Pure Mathematics 108 May 2026
A Level Edexcel (IAL) P2: Pure Mathematics 212 May 2026
A Level Edexcel (IAL) P3: Pure Mathematics 302 June 2026
A Level Edexcel (IAL) P4: Pure Mathematics 409 June 2026
A Level Edexcel (IAL) M1: Mechanics 107 May 2026
A Level Edexcel (IAL) M2: Mechanics 203 June 2026
A Level Edexcel (IAL) M3: Mechanics 311 June 2026
A Level Edexcel (IAL) S1: Statistics 119 May 2026
A Level Edexcel (IAL) S2: Statistics 205 June 2026
A Level Edexcel (IAL) S3: Statistics 312 June 2026

When are the AS Maths exams in 2026?

AS Maths Exams 2026

AQA:
AQA AS Paper 114 May 2026
AQA AS Paper 222 May 2026
CIE:
CIE AS Mathematics (Pure 1)29 April 2026
CIE AS Mathematics (Pure 2)06 May 2026
CIE AS Mathematics (Mechanics)06 May 2026
CIE AS Mathematics (Probability & Statistics 1)12 May 2026
OCR:
OCR AS Pure mathematics and statistics14 May 2026
OCR AS Pure mathematics and mechanics22 May 2026
Edexcel:
Edexcel AS Paper 1: Pure Mathematics14 May 2026
Edexcel AS Paper 2: Statistics and Mechanics22 May 2026
Edexcel IAS:
Edexcel IAS M1: Mechanics 107 May 2026
Edexcel IAS P1: Pure Mathematics 108 May 2026
Edexcel IAS P2: Pure Mathematics 212 May 2026
Edexcel IAS D1: Decision Mathematics 114 May 2026
Edexcel IAS S1: Statistics 119 May 2026

When are the A Level Biology exams in 2026?

A Level Biology Exams 2026

AQA:
A Level AQA Biology – Paper 104 June 2026
A Level AQA Biology – Paper 212 June 2026
A Level AQA Biology – Paper 316 June 2026
CIE:
A Level CIE Biology – Paper 408 May 2026
A Level CIE Biology – Paper 513 May 2026
OCR:
A Level OCR Biology A – Biological processes04 June 2026
A Level OCR Biology A – Biological diversity12 June 2026
A Level OCR Biology A – Unified biology16 June 2026
A Level OCR Biology B – Fundamentals of biology04 June 2026
A Level OCR Biology B – Scientific literacy in biology12 June 2026
A Level OCR Biology B – Practical skills in biology16 June 2026
Edexcel:
A Level Edexcel Biology B Paper 1: Advanced Biochemistry, Microbiology and Genetics04 June 2026
A Level Edexcel Biology B Paper 2: Advanced Physiology, Evolution and Ecology12 June 2026
A Level Edexcel Biology B Paper 3: General and Practical Principles in Biology16 June 2026
A Level Edexcel Biology A (Salters Nuffield): Paper 1: The Natural Environment and Species Survival04 June 2026
A Level Edexcel Biology A (Salters Nuffield) Paper 2: Energy, Exercise and Co-ordination12 June 2026
A Level Edexcel Biology A (Salters Nuffield) Paper 3: General and Practical Applications in Biology16 June 2026
Edexcel (IAL):
A Level Edexcel (IAL) Unit 1: Molecules, Diet, Transport and Health05 May 2026
A Level Edexcel (IAL) Unit 2: Cells, Development, Biodiversity and Conservation15 May 2026
A Level Edexcel (IAL) Unit 3: Practical Skills in Biology I20 May 2026
A Level Edexcel (IAL) Unit 4: Energy, Environment, Microbiology and Immunity28 May 2026
A Level Edexcel (IAL) Unit 5: Respiration, Internal Environment, Coordination and Gene Technology04 June 2026
A Level Edexcel (IAL) Unit 6: Practical Skills in Biology II12 June 2026

When are the AS Biology exams in 2026?

AS Biology Exams 2026

AQA:
AQA AS Paper 111 May 2026
AQA AS Paper 221 May 2026
CIE:
CIE AS Biology (Practical Advanced) – Paper 305 May 2026
CIE AS Biology13 May 2026
CIE AS Biology (Practical Advanced) – Paper 426 May 2026
CIE AS Biology (Multiple choice)04 June 2026
OCR:
OCR AS Biology A – Breadth in biology11 May 2026
OCR AS Biology A – Depth in biology21 May 2026
OCR AS Biology B – Foundations of biology11 May 2026
OCR AS Biology B – Biology in depth21 May 2026
Edexcel:
Edexcel AS Biology A – Paper 1: Lifestyle, Transport, Genes and Health11 May 2026
Edexcel AS Biology B – Paper 1: Core Cellular Biology and Microbiology11 May 2026
Edexcel AS Biology A – Paper 2: Development, Plants and the Environment21 May 2026
Edexcel AS Biology B – Paper 2: Core Physiology and Ecology21 May 2026
Edexcel IAS:
Edexcel IAS Unit 1: Molecules, Diet, Transport and Health05 May 2026
Edexcel IAS Unit 2: Cells, Development, Biodiversity and Conservation15 May 2026
Edexcel IAS Unit 3: Practical Skills in Biology20 May 2026

When are the A Level Chemistry exams in 2026?

A Level Chemistry Exams 2026

AQA:
A Level AQA Chemistry – Inorganic and Physical Chemistry02 June 2026
A Level AQA Chemistry – Organic and Physical Chemistry09 June 2026
A Level AQA Chemistry – Paper 315 June 2026
CIE:
A Level CIE Chemistry – Paper 407 May 2026
A Level CIE Chemistry – Paper 518 May 2026
OCR:
A Level OCR Chemistry A – Periodic table, elements and physical chemistry02 June 2026
A Level OCR Chemistry A – Synthesis and analytical techniques09 June 2026
A Level OCR Chemistry A – Unified chemistry15 June 2026
A Level OCR Chemistry B (Salters) – Fundamentals of Chemistry02 June 2026
A Level OCR Chemistry B (Salters) – Scientific literacy in chemistry09 June 2026
A Level OCR Chemistry B (Salters) – Practical skills in chemistry15 June 2026
Edexcel:
A Level Edexcel Chemistry Paper 1: Advanced Inorganic and Physical Chemistry02 June 2026
A Level Edexcel Chemistry Paper 2: Advanced Organic and Physical Chemistry09 June 2026
A Level Edexcel Chemistry Paper 3: General and Practical Principles in Chemistry15 June 2026
Edexcel (IAL):
A Level Edexcel (IAL) Unit 1: Structure, Bonding and Introduction to Organic Chemistry06 May 2026
A Level Edexcel (IAL) Unit 2: Energetics, Group Chemistry, Halogenoalkanes and Alcohols11 May 2026
A Level Edexcel (IAL) Unit 3: Practical Skills in Chemistry I21 May 2026
A Level Edexcel (IAL) Unit 4: Rates, Equilibria and Further Organic Chemistry29 May 2026
A Level Edexcel (IAL) Unit 5: Transition Metals and Organic Nitrogen Chemistry02 June 2026
A Level Edexcel (IAL) Unit 6: Practical Skills in Chemistry II08 June 2026

When are the AS Chemistry exams in 2026?

AS Chemistry Exams 2026

AQA:
AQA AS Inorganic and Physical Chemistry12 May 2026
AQA AS Organic and Physical Chemistry19 May 2026
CIE:
CIE AS Chemistry (Practical – Advanced)30 April 2026
CIE AS Chemistry18 May 2026
CIE AS Chemistry (Practical – Advanced)28 May 2026
CIE AS Chemistry (Multiple Choice)02 June 2026
OCR:
OCR AS Chemistry A – Breadth in chemistry12 May 2026
OCR AS Chemistry A – Depth in chemistry19 May 2026
OCR AS Chemistry B – Foundations of chemistry12 May 2026
OCR AS Chemistry B- Chemistry in depth19 May 2026
Edexcel:
Edexcel AS Chemistry – Paper 1: Core Inorganic and Physical Chemistry12 May 2026
Edexcel AS Chemistry – Paper 2: Core Organic and Physical Chemistry19 May 2026
Edexcel IAS:
Edexcel IAS Unit 1: Structure, Bonding and Introduction to Organic Chemistry06 May 2026
Edexcel IAS Unit 2: Energetics, Group Chemistry, Halogenoalkanes and Alcohols11 May 2026
Edexcel IAS Unit 3: Practical Skills in Chemistry I21 May 2026

When are the A Level Physics exams in 2026?

A Level Physics Exams 2026

AQA:
A Level AQA Physics – Paper 120 May 2026
A Level AQA Physics – Paper 201 June 2026
A Level AQA Physics – Paper 308 June 2026
CIE:
A Level CIE Physics – Paper 411 May 2026
A Level CIE Physics – Paper 520 May 2026
OCR:
A Level OCR Physics A – Modelling physics20 May 2026
A Level OCR Physics A – Exploring physics01 June 2026
A Level OCR Physics A – Unified physics08 June 2026
A Level OCR Physics B (Advancing Physics) – Fundamentals of physics20 May 2026
A Level OCR Physics B (Advancing Physics) – Scientific literacy in physics01 June 2026
A Level OCR Physics B (Advancing Physics) – Practical skills in physics08 June 2026
Edexcel:
A Level Edexcel Physics Paper 1: Advanced Physics I20 May 2026
A Level Edexcel Paper 2: Advanced Physics II01 June 2026
A Level Edexcel Paper 3: General and Practical Principles in Physics08 June 2026
Edexcel (IAL):
A Level Edexcel (IAL) Unit 1: Mechanics and Materials08 May 2026
A Level Edexcel (IAL) Unit 2: Waves and Electricity13 May 2026
A Level Edexcel (IAL) Unit 3: Practical Skills in Physics I18 May 2026
A Level Edexcel (IAL) Unit 4: Further Mechanics, Fields and Particles01 June 2026
A Level Edexcel (IAL) Unit 5: Thermodynamics, Radiation, Oscillations and Cosmology05 June 2026
A Level Edexcel (IAL) Unit 6: Practical Skills in Physics II10 June 2026

When are the AS Physics exams in 2026?

AS Physics Exam Dates 2026

AQA:
AQA AS Paper 113 May 2026
AQA AS Paper 220 May 2026
CIE:
CIE AS Physics (Practical – Advanced)28 April 2026
CIE AS Physics20 May 2026
CIE AS Physics (Practical – Advanced)14 May 2026
CIE AS Physics (Multiple Choice)03 June 2026
OCR:
OCR AS Physics A – Breadth in physics13 May 2026
OCR AS Physics A – Depth in physics20 May 2026
OCR AS Physics B – Foundations of physics13 May 2026
OCR AS Physics B – Physics in depth20 May 2026
Edexcel IAS:
Edexcel AS Unit 1: Mechanics and Materials08 May 2026
Edexcel AS Unit 2: Waves and Electricity13 May 2026
Edexcel:
Edexcel AS Paper 1: Core Physics I13 May 2026
Edexcel AS Paper 2: Core Physics II20 May 2026

When are the A Level Business exams in 2026?

A Level Business Exams 2026 

AQA:
A Level AQA Business 113 May 2026
A Level AQA Business 219 May 2026
A Level AQA Business 309 June 2026
CIE:
A Level CIE Business – Paper 313 May 2026
A Level CIE Business – Paper 418 May 2026
Edexcel:
A Level Edexcel Paper 1: Marketing, people and global businesses13 May 2026
A Level Edexcel Paper 2: Business activities, decisions and strategy19 May 2026
A Level Edexcel Paper 3: Investigating business in a competitive environment09 June 2026
Edexcel IAL:
A Level Edexcel (IAL) Unit 1: Marketing and People06 May 2026
A Level Edexcel (IAL) Unit 2: Managing Business Activities11 May 2026
A Level Edexcel (IAL) Unit 3: Business Decisions And Strategy29 May 2026
A Level Edexcel (IAL) Unit 4: Global Business09 June 2026

When are the AS Business exams in 2026?

AS Business Exams 2026 

AQA:
AQA AS Business 115 May 2026
AQA AS Business 221 May 2026
CIE: 
CIE AS Level Business 1205 May 2026
CIE AS Level Business 2211 May 2026
Edexcel AS: 
Edexcel (AS) Paper 1: Marketing and People15 May 2026
Edexcel (AS) Paper 2: Managing Business Activities21 May 2026
Edexcel IAS: 
Edexcel (IAS) Unit 1: Marketing and People06 May 2026
Edexcel (IAS) Unit 2: Managing Business Activities11 May 2026

When are the A Level Computer Science exams in 2026?

A Level Computer Science Exams 2026

CIE:
A Level CIE Computer Science (Advanced)19 May 2026
OCR:
A Level OCR Computer systems10 June 2026
A Level OCR Algorithms and programming17 June 2026

When are the AS Computer Science exams in 2026?

AS Level Computer Science Exams 2026

CIE: 
CIE AS Computer Science 1208 May 2026
CIE AS Computer Science 2213 May 2026
OCR:
AS Level OCR Computer systems12 May 2026
A Level OCR Algorithms and programming18 May 2026

When are the A Level Economics exams in 2026?

A Level Economics Exams 2026

AQA:
A Level AQA Economics-Markets and market failure11 May 2026
A Level AQA Economics-National and international economy18 May 2026
A Level AQA Economics-Economic principles and issues04 June 2026
Edexcel:
A Level Edexcel Economics A Paper 1: Markets and Business Behaviour11 May 2026
A Level Edexcel Economics A Paper 2: The National and Global Economy18 May 2026
A Level Edexcel Economics A Paper 3: Microeconomics and Macroeconomics04 June 2026
A Level Edexcel Economics B Paper 1: Markets and how they work11 May 2026
A Level Edexcel Economics B Paper 2: Competing in the global economy18 May 2026
A Level Edexcel Economics B Paper 3: The economic environment and business04 June 2026

When are the AS Economics exams in 2026?

AS Economics Exams 2026

AQA:
AQA AS The operation of markets and market failure12 May 2026
AQA AS The national economy in a global context18 May 2026
CIE:
CIE AS Economics08 June 2026
CIE AS Economics (Multiple Choice)06 May 2026
OCR:
OCR AS Microeconomics12 May 2026
OCR AS Macroeconomics18 May 2026
Edexcel:
Edexcel AS Paper 1: Introduction to Markets and Market Failure12 May 2026
Edexcel AS Paper 2: The UK Economy – Performance and Policies18 May 2026

When are the A Level English Literature exams in 2026?

A Level English Literature Exams 2026

OCR:
A Level OCR Drama and poetry pre-190013 May 2026
A Level OCR Comparative and contextual studies01 June 2026

When are the AS Environment Management exams in 2026?

AS Environment Management Exams 2026

CIE:
CIE AS Environmental Management – Paper 1TBC
CIE AS Environmental Management – Paper 2TBC

When are the A Level Further Mathematics exams in 2026?

A Level Further Mathematics Exams 2026

Edexcel:
A Level Edexcel Paper 1: Core Pure Mathematics 114 May 2026
A Level Edexcel Paper 2: Core Pure Mathematics 221 May 2026
A Level Edexcel Paper 3A: Further Pure Mathematics 119 June 2026
A Level Edexcel Paper 3B: Further Statistics 112 June 2026
A Level Edexcel Paper 3C: Further Mechanics 105 June 2026
A Level Edexcel Paper 3D: Decision Mathematics 116 June 2026
A Level Edexcel Paper 4A: Further Pure Mathematics 222 June 2026
A Level Edexcel Paper 4B: Further Statistics 222 June 2026
A Level Edexcel Paper 4C: Further Mechanics 222 June 2026
A Level Edexcel Paper 4D: Decision Mathematics 222 June 2026

When are the A Level Geography exams in 2026?

A Level Geography Exams 2026

AQA:
A Level AQA Physical geography12 May 2026
A Level AQA Human geography21 May 2026
Edexcel:
A Level Edexcel Paper 112 May 2026
A Level Edexcel Paper 221 May 2026
A Level Edexcel Paper 308 June 2026
Edexcel (IAL):
A Level Edexcel (IAL) Unit 1: Global Challenges12 May 2026
A Level Edexcel (IAL) Unit 2: Geographical Investigations18 May 2026
A Level Edexcel (IAL) Unit 3: Contested Planet03 June 2026
A Level Edexcel (IAL) Unit 4: Researching Geography08 June 2026

When are the AS Level Geography exams in 2026?

AS Level Geography Exams 2026

AQA:
AS Level AQA Physical geography and people and the environment12 May 2026
AS Level AQA Human geography and the geography fieldwork investigation20 May 2026
Edexcel:
AS Edexcel Paper 1: Dynamic Landscapes12 May 2026
AS Edexcel Paper 2: Dynamic Places20 May 2026
Edexcel (IAS):
A Level Edexcel (IAS) Unit 1: Global Challenges12 May 2026
A Level Edexcel (IAS) Unit 2: Geographical Investigations18 May 2026

When are the A Level Psychology exams in 2026?

A Level Psychology Exams 2026

AQA:
A Level AQA Introductory topics in Psychology15 May 2026
A Level AQA Psychology in context20 May 2026
A Level AQA Issues and options in Psychology05 June 2026

When are the AS Level Psychology exams in 2026?

AS Level Psychology Exams 2026

AQA:
AS Level AQA Introductory topics in Psychology11 May 2026
AS Level AQA Psychology in context19 May 2026

A Level and AS Exams FAQs

What dates are A levels in 2026?

In 2026, A Level and AS exams start on the 11th of May 2026 and finish on the 23rd of June 2026. However you should check your own personal exam timetable to see when your earliest and latest exams are, or use the tables above.

Are there A levels in January?

In the UK there are no longer A level exams in January. However there are still some exams in January for International A level qualifications.

Will 2026 grade boundaries be lower?

Of qual has confirmed that the two-year transition to pre-pandemic grading is now complete and expects results in 2026 to be broadly similar to 2025. Nationally grade boundaries do fluctuate year-to-year due to the relative abilities of year groups, but this is not possible to predict in advance. In my experience, the best students know that grade boundaries are not something within their control; but what they can control is how much they revise!

What happens if you miss an A Level or AS exam?

If a student misses an A Level or AS exam, they usually receive a grade of “U” (ungraded) or “X” (absent) for that specific paper. This could negatively impact their overall grade for the subject. However, if a student has a legitimate reason for missing an exam, such as an illness or a family emergency, they should contact their school or exam centre as soon as possible to discuss the situation. In some cases, special consideration may be granted, or alternative arrangements might be made. However in my own experience, special consideration is not commonly granted.

What happens if you miss an A Level or AS exam due to illness in the UK?

If a student misses an A Level or AS exam due to illness, they should inform their school or exam centre as soon as possible. They may be required to provide medical evidence, such as a doctor’s note, to support their absence. The school or exam centre will then decide whether the student is eligible for special consideration and apply. Special consideration can result in a small adjustment to the student’s final grade to account for the circumstances that led to the missed exam. However, it is important to note that special consideration is granted at the discretion of the exam board, and in my experience it is relatively uncommon to be granted.

If a student misses a significant portion of their exams due to illness, it might be necessary to retake the exams in a future exam series instead. I have taught many students who due to circumstances or illness, study one of their A level years a second time, and it almost always leads to a better outcome for them.

How many A Level and AS exams are there?

The number of A Level and AS exams a student takes depends on the number of subjects they have chosen. Most students in the UK study 3 or 4 A levels. Each subject typically has multiple exams or assessments, making the total number of exams vary for each student. It is crucial to consult the exam timetable and specifications from the relevant exam board for the exact number of exams per subject. The best students I have taught take the number of exams, and when they are, into account when planning their revision.

How long is the A Level and AS exam season?

The A Level and AS exam season typically starts in early May and lasts until late June. Some practical exams or coursework assessments may take place earlier in the academic year. The exam timetables are usually released by the exam boards in the autumn before the exam year, and students should refer to the specific timetable for their exam board to know the exact dates of their exams.

 

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