IGCSE Exam Dates 2027 | Cambridge, Edexcel & OxfordAQA

Date / Period	Event
Sept - Oct ‘27	Start Tutoring
Nov - Dec ‘27	Foundation Tutoring
Jan - Feb ‘28	Mock Exams
Mar - Apr ‘28	Final Coursework + Targeted Revision
Apr - Jun ‘28	Exam Window
Aug ‘28	Results Release + A-Level Choices

All IGCSE Subject Exam Dates

Subject	Exam Dates 2028
English Language	24-26 Apr (R/W), 28-30 Apr (Speaking)
English Literature	1-3 May, 6-8 May
Mathematics Core	7-9 May, 10-12 May, 14-16 May
Mathematics Extended	7-9 May, 10-12 May, 14-16 May
Biology	17-19 May, 20-22 May, 24-26 May
Chemistry	17-19 May, 20-22 May, 24-26 May
Physics	17-19 May, 20-22 May, 24-26 May
Combined Science	10-12 May, 17-19 May, 24-26 May
History	28-30 Apr, 1-3 May
Geography	6-8 May, 9-11 May
Economics	3-5 Jun, 6-8 Jun
Business Studies	28-30 Apr, 1-3 May
French	24 Apr, 1-3 May (Speaking)
Spanish	24 Apr, 1-3 May (Speaking)
Arabic	24 Apr, 6-8 May (Speaking)
Art & Design	27-29 May (Portfolio: Mar 2028)
Design & Technology	3-5 Jun (Project: Mar 2028)
Computer Science	9-11 Jun (Practical: Mar 2028)
Drama	3-5 Jun (Performance: Apr-May)
Music	6-8 Jun (Portfolio: Mar 2028)
PE	3-5 Jun (Practicals: ongoing)
Media Studies	9-11 Jun (Production: Mar 2028)
Global Perspectives	6-8 Jun (Coursework: Feb 2028)

When to Start Tutoring Support?

It depends on the problem, not the month. Plan your tutoring timeline around your goals, subjects, and exam journey.

📅 IGCSE is a 2-year journey. Start early for prevention, not rescue.

Sept - Oct ‘27

Diagnostic first. Y10 gaps are still open and still fixable. Build the plan around that, not around a generic syllabus order.

Nov ‘27 - Feb ‘28

Concepts, not past papers. It's too early for exam technique on content that hasn't been taught. Mock results are the only honest data anyone gets before the real thing.

Mar - Apr ‘28

Post-mock rebuild. Reweight toward the topics the mocks exposed, while holding the strong topics steady so they don't slide.

Apr - Jun ‘28

Support in the gaps, not a stop. Those gaps are the highest-value tutoring hours of the whole year and the ones most often wasted.

Aug ‘28 +

Subject selection. Results, then A-Level subject choices.

Support Your Child Through IGCSE

Step 1: Create Master Calendar

Action: Map exam dates + coursework deadlines (Sep ‘27 - Mar ‘28). Share with tutors and parents.

Step 2: Balance Foundation vs Revision

Action: Grade 9 = concepts. Grade 10 = past papers + technique.

Step 3: Manage Coursework with Exam Prep

Action: Sept - Dec: 30-40% coursework, 60% learning. Jan - Mar: 50-50. After Mar: 100% exam. Coursework missing deadline = zero.

Step 4: Practicals & Speaking Tests

Action: Sciences: practicals Jan - Mar (30% of grade). Languages: speaking tests Apr - Jun (10%). Cannot cram last minute. Practice monthly from Sept.

Step 5: Use Mock Exams (Jan - Feb ‘28) to Adjust Plan

Action: Sit mocks. Identify weak topics. Rebuild timetable. Post-mock, allocate 50% time to weak areas, 50% to maintain strong topics.

Step 6: Past Paper Practice by April

Action: Do 6-8 past papers per subject Jan - Apr under timed conditions. Apr - Jun: 70% past papers, 30% review. Volume: Maths 8-10, Sciences 6-8, Languages 4-6.

Key Takeaways

✓ IGCSE is a two-year qualification, not a one-year exam

Coursework, practicals, and speaking tests are assessed from Grade 9 onward — this isn't a single exam window like other curricula. Students who start structured support in Grade 9 build a foundation that Grade 10's exam-intensive phase depends on

✓ Curriculum body affects the exact timetable

Cambridge, Edexcel, and Oxford AQA each publish separate IGCSE timetables with different exam windows and coursework deadlines. Confirm dates here first before building your revision plan.

✓ Coursework weighting varies dramatically by subject

From 0% in Mathematics to 30% in Sciences and up to 60% in Art & Design, coursework can make or break a final grade independent of exam performance. Missing a coursework deadline results in zero marks for that component — there is no partial credit

✓ Grade 9 foundations determine Grade 10 exam readiness

Strong conceptual grounding built in Grade 9 (Sep 2027–Feb 2028) directly shapes how much of Grade 10 can be spent on exam technique versus re-teaching basics. Prevention in Grade 9 is significantly more effective than rescue tutoring after mock results in January

✓ IGCSE results gate A-Level subject access and university pathways

Most schools require a Grade 5 or above in a subject to continue it at A-Level, with some requiring 6+ for competitive subjects like Mathematics or Sciences. IGCSE grades are the first checkpoint in the university admissions pathway, not just a mid-school assessment.

⚠️ Disclaimer : This page uses IGCSE assessment dates as a reference. Dates may vary by school, region, and assessment provider, so always confirm your child’s exact assessment timetable with their school before planning revision or tutoring. For the most accurate information, check the latest guidance from your child’s school and the relevant education authorities.

Frequently asked questions

When do Year 7 exams happen?

Year 7 end-of-year exams are May 8-Jun 12, 2027. That's just 8 months away. All subjects are examined. Tutoring should start now (Sep-Oct 2026) to prevent foundation gaps.

When do students choose GCSE subjects?

GCSE subject choices happen in December 2028 (end of Year 8). This gives 2 months after Year 8 end-of-year exams (May-Jun 2028) to decide. Choices are final and lock in for GCSE years.

What happens during Year 8 (2027-2028)?

Year 8 has continuous assessment Oct 2027-May 2028. Mock exams in Jan 2028 show readiness level. End-of-year exams May 7-Jun 11, 2028. Results inform GCSE subject selection.

Do exam dates vary by subject?

Yes. Maths exams (May 20-24, 2027) happen later than English (May 8-10, 2027). Sciences finish by May 31. Check the subject-wise table above for exact dates. Plan revision per subject timing.

How does tutoring help prepare for KS3 exams?

Sep-Oct 2026: Identify weak areas, build confidence. Oct 2026-May 2027: Close foundation gaps, exam technique. Jan 2028 mocks: Use results to adjust Y8 strategy. Help guide GCSE choices by Dec 2028.

What is the importance of Y9 final exams (May-Jun 2029)?

Year 9 final exams (May 6-Jun 10, 2029) set the GCSE baseline. Strong results = higher GCSE starting targets. Gaps here compound over 2 GCSE years. These exams are critical.

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Key Takeaways

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