Cambridge International A Level Exam Dates 2026
May/June 2026 series
Important: The dates on this page are based on published timetable information and typical scheduling patterns. Some dates may be estimated or subject to change. Always verify your exact exam dates with your school's exams officer and the official timetable from your exam board. Your personal school timetable is the only definitive source.
Series opens
Early May
Series closes
Mid-June
Results day
12 August 2026
Timetable type
Zone-based
Cambridge International uses zone-based timetables. Dates below are for the UK zone. International centres may have different dates depending on their zone (Zones 1–6). Always confirm with your school's Cambridge exams coordinator.
Cambridge International A Level Subject Timetable
| Subject | Paper | Date | Session | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge Biology (9700) | Paper 1 MCQ | 11 May | AM | 1h 15m |
| Paper 2 AS Structured | 13 May | AM | 1h 15m | |
| Paper 3 Advanced Practical | 20 May | PM | 2h | |
| Paper 4 A Level Structured | 2 Jun | AM | 2h | |
| Paper 5 Planning/Analysis | 8 Jun | PM | 1h 15m | |
| Cambridge Chemistry (9701) | Paper 1 | 12 May | AM | 1h 15m |
| Paper 2 | 14 May | AM | 1h 45m | |
| Paper 3 | 21 May | PM | 2h | |
| Paper 4 | 3 Jun | AM | 2h | |
| Paper 5 | 9 Jun | PM | 1h 15m | |
| Cambridge Physics (9702) | Paper 1 | 15 May | AM | 1h 15m |
| Paper 2 | 19 May | AM | 1h 30m | |
| Paper 3 | 26 May | PM | 2h | |
| Paper 4 | 4 Jun | AM | 2h | |
| Paper 5 | 10 Jun | PM | 1h 15m | |
| Cambridge Mathematics (9709) | Pure 1 P1 | 18 May | AM | 1h 45m |
| Pure 2 P2 | 27 May | AM | 1h 15m | |
| Pure 3 P3 | 5 Jun | AM | 1h 45m | |
| Mechanics 1 P4 | 22 May | PM | 1h 15m | |
| Mechanics 2 P5 | 1 Jun | PM | 1h 15m | |
| Prob & Stats 1 P6 | 29 May | AM | 1h 15m | |
| Prob & Stats 2 P7 | 11 Jun | AM | 1h 15m | |
| Cambridge Further Maths (9231) | Paper 1 | 16 Jun | AM | 2h |
| Paper 2 | 18 Jun | AM | 2h | |
| Cambridge Economics (9708) | Paper 1 MCQ | 13 May | PM | 1h |
| Paper 2 Data Response AS | 20 May | AM | 1h 30m | |
| Paper 3 MCQ A Level | 28 May | AM | 1h | |
| Paper 4 Data + Essays | 9 Jun | AM | 2h 15m | |
| Cambridge Business (9609) | Paper 1 | 14 May | AM | 1h 30m |
| Paper 2 | 22 May | AM | 1h 30m | |
| Paper 3 Case study | 6 Jun | AM | 3h | |
| Cambridge Psychology (9990) | Paper 1 | 15 May | PM | 2h |
| Paper 2 Core studies | 2 Jun | AM | 2h | |
| Paper 3 | 12 Jun | AM | 2h | |
| Cambridge Computer Science (9618) | Paper 1 | 19 May | PM | 1h 30m |
| Paper 2 | 27 May | PM | 2h 15m | |
| Paper 3 | 4 Jun | PM | 1h 30m | |
| Paper 4 NEA | Submitted before series | — | — |
Dates shown are for the UK zone and are based on published Cambridge International timetable information. International centres should check their zone-specific timetable. Always verify with your school's Cambridge exams coordinator.
Tips for Cambridge International A Level Students
- Cambridge International uses a zone-based timetable. The dates above are for the UK zone — international centres should confirm their zone with their school's Cambridge exams coordinator.
- Paper 5 in the sciences (Biology, Chemistry, Physics) focuses on planning, analysis, and evaluation. This paper is often under-revised — dedicate specific time to practising data analysis and experimental design.
- Cambridge uses levels of response marking for structured questions. Practise writing answers that hit all the assessment criteria for each level.
- Computer Science Paper 4 is a coursework component (NEA). The submission deadline is before the exam series begins — speak to your teacher well in advance.
- Cambridge International results day is 12 August 2026 — one day earlier than UK board results.
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