Key dates for June 2026 series (UK) - Exam preparation and results timeline - Cambridge IGCSETM, O Level and International AS & A Level

Oct 23, 2026

Key dates for the June 2026 exam series in the UK for Cambridge IGCSETM, O Level, and International AS & A Level, covering preparation, entry deadlines, and actions before and during the exam period. The timeline lists ordering modified papers, requesting access arrangements, final entries, question paper despatch, exam stationery, forecast grade deadlines, and the exam timetable. It also details marking, when results are released for different qualifications, and final dates for script downloads and copy requests through Direct, including certificate despatch.

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Key dates overview

Entries and preparation

Before the exams and exam stationery

Exam day and forecast grades

Results, certificates, and script services

Key dates for June 2026 series (UK) Cambridge IGCSETM, O Level and International AS & A Level | Entries | 10 October | Estimated entries deadline | | --- | --- | --- | | Preparation | Late October | Final timetable and Cambridge Guide to Making Entries available on Direct | | | 21 January | Deadline for ordering modified papers | | | 21 February | Deadline for requesting access arrangements | | Entries | 21 February | Final entries deadline | | Before the exams | February to March | We send your early question paper despatch | | | Mid-March to early May | We send exam stationery | | | Mid-March to early April | We send your question paper despatch | | Entries | 17 April | Late entries deadline | | Exam day | 23 April | Start of timetabled exam period | | Before the exams | 30 April | Deadline for forecast grades | | Exam day | 9 June | End of timetabled exam period | | Results and
certificates | June to July | Marking and grading period | | | 11 August | Results released for Cambridge International AS & A Level and Cambridge IPQ | | | 18 August | Results released for Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge O Level | | | 23 August | Deadline for priority service enquiries about results and copy of script requests | | | 20 September | Deadline for enquiries about results | | | 4 October | Last date to download scripts using our free Access to Scripts service | | | 14 October | Deadline for copy of script requests using our Copy of script service in Direct | | | Mid-October | We send certificates | [Our key dates are sometimes different from JCQ dates. See](Our key dates are sometimes different from JCQ dates. See www.cambridgeinternational.org/jcqdifferences)[ ](Our key dates are sometimes different from JCQ dates. See www.cambridgeinternational.org/jcqdifferences)[www.cambridgeinternational.org/jcqdifferences](Our key dates are sometimes different from JCQ dates. See www.cambridgeinternational.org/jcqdifferences)[ ](Our key dates are sometimes different from JCQ dates. See www.cambridgeinternational.org/jcqdifferences)For more information, [go to](go to www.cambridgeinternational.org/examsofficersguide)[ www.cambridgeinternational.org/examsofficersguide](go to www.cambridgeinternational.org/examsofficersguide)

FAQs

What are the final entries deadline and related entry milestones for February 2026?

The final entries deadline is 21 February. Around this time, there are also deadlines for ordering modified papers and for requesting access arrangements, with preparation activities running from late October through February.

When does the timetabled exam period start and end for June 2026?

The timetabled exam period starts on 23 April and ends on 9 June. A start date is also given as the beginning of the exam day entries under the exam day section.

When are results released and what script request deadlines apply?

Results for Cambridge International AS & A Level and Cambridge IPQ are released on 11 August, and results for Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge O Level are released on 18 August. Priority service enquiries deadlines are listed, with the last date to download scripts on 4 October and the deadline for copy of script requests on 14 October.

Oct 23, 2026

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