Edexcel A Level Exam Dates 2026
May/June 2026 series · 11 May – 23 June 2026
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.
Important
Edexcel offers two separate qualifications: UK GCE A Levels (for UK schools) and International Advanced Levels (IAL, for international centres). The timetables are different — make sure you check the correct one.
First exam
11 May
Last exam
23 June
Contingency
24 June
Results day
13 August
Session start times
Morning (AM) exams start at 09:00 · Afternoon (PM) exams start at 13:30
Subject Timetable
| Subject | Paper | Date | Session | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edexcel Biology A(9BIO) | Paper 1 | 12 May | AM | 1h 45m |
| Paper 2 | 27 May | AM | 1h 45m | |
| Paper 3 | 17 Jun | AM | 2h 30m | |
| Edexcel Chemistry A(9CH0) | Paper 1 | 13 May | PM | 1h 45m |
| Paper 2 | 28 May | AM | 1h 45m | |
| Paper 3 | 16 Jun | AM | 2h 30m | |
| Edexcel Physics A(9PH0) | Paper 1 | 19 May | AM | 1h 45m |
| Paper 2 | 5 Jun | AM | 1h 45m | |
| Paper 3 | 22 Jun | AM | 2h 30m | |
| Edexcel Mathematics A(9MA0) | Paper 1 (Pure 1) | 20 May | AM | 2h |
| Paper 2 (Pure 2) | 4 Jun | AM | 2h | |
| Paper 3 (Stats+Mech) | 12 Jun | AM | 2h | |
| Edexcel Further Maths(9FM0) | Paper 1 | 18 May | AM | 1h 30m |
| Paper 2 | 29 May | AM | 1h 30m | |
| Paper 3 | 10 Jun | AM | 1h 30m | |
| Paper 4 | 19 Jun | PM | 1h 30m | |
| Edexcel Economics A(9EC0) | Paper 1 | 15 May | AM | 2h |
| Paper 2 | 3 Jun | AM | 2h | |
| Paper 3 | 18 Jun | AM | 2h | |
| Edexcel Business(9BS0) | Paper 1 | 21 May | AM | 2h |
| Paper 2 | 8 Jun | AM | 2h | |
| Paper 3 | 23 Jun | PM | 2h | |
| Edexcel Psychology(9PS0) | Paper 1 | 14 May | AM | 2h |
| Paper 2 | 26 May | PM | 2h | |
| Paper 3 | 15 Jun | PM | 2h | |
| Edexcel Computer Science(9CP0) | Paper 1 | 20 May | PM | 2h 30m |
| Paper 2 | 11 Jun | AM | 2h 30m |
Dates shown are based on published Pearson Edexcel timetable information. Always verify with your school's exams officer and the official Edexcel timetable.
Edexcel Exam Tips
- 1IAL (International Advanced Level) dates differ from UK GCE dates — international students should check the separate IAL timetable on the Pearson website.
- 2Edexcel Maths Paper 3 covers both Statistics and Mechanics in a single paper, so revise both topics.
- 3Past papers and mark schemes are available free on the Pearson Edexcel Qualifications website.
- 4NEA (coursework) deadlines for most Edexcel subjects fall on 15 May 2026 — confirm with your teacher.
- 5The contingency day is 24 June 2026. Keep this date free in case a paper has to be rescheduled.
- 6Results day is 13 August 2026. UCAS Clearing opens the same day if you need to explore other options.
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