A Level & AS Level Exam Dates & Timetable 2027

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21 September 2026

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When do 2027 A Level and AS Level exams start?

A Level and AS exams in the 2027 summer exam series begin on Monday 10th May 2027.

The final scheduled exams take place on Tuesday 22nd June, with Wednesday 23rd June 2027 designated as a contingency day in case of national or significant local disruption.

Some practical assessments, speaking tests and other non-exam assessments may take place outside the main written exam period, depending on your subject and exam board.

Always check the personal exam timetable provided by your school or college for the exact dates and times of your exams.

Key Takeaways

Exam season 2027: A Level and AS written exams begin on 10th May, with the final scheduled exams taking place on 22nd June.
Contingency day: You should remain available until 23rd June 2027 in case the contingency day needs to be used.
Board differences: Exam dates vary between AQA, OCR and Edexcel, so check the correct timetable for each of your subjects.
Other assessments: Some practical assessments, speaking tests and non-exam assessments may take place outside the main written exam period.
Your timetable matters: Always use the personal exam timetable provided by your school or college to confirm your exact exam dates and times.

When are the A Level Mathematics exams in 2027?

A Level Mathematics Exams 2027

Exam	Date
AQA A Level Mathematics Paper 1	26th May 2027
AQA A Level Mathematics Paper 2	9th June 2027
AQA A Level Mathematics Paper 3	16th June 2027
OCR A Level Mathematics A - Pure mathematics	26th May 2027
OCR A Level Mathematics A - Pure mathematics and statistics	9th June 2027
OCR A Level Mathematics A - Pure mathematics and mechanics	16th June 2027
OCR A Level Mathematics B (MEI) - Pure mathematics and mechanics	26th May 2027
OCR A Level Mathematics B (MEI) - Pure mathematics and statistics	9th June 2027
OCR A Level Mathematics B (MEI) - Pure mathematics and comprehension	16th June 2027
Edexcel A Level Mathematics Paper 1: Pure Mathematics 1	26th May 2027
Edexcel A Level Mathematics Paper 2: Pure Mathematics 2	9th June 2027
Edexcel A Level Mathematics Paper 3: Statistics & Mechanics	16th June 2027

When are the AS Maths exams in 2027?

AS Maths Exams 2027

Exam	Date
AQA AS Mathematics Paper 1	13th May 2027
AQA AS Mathematics Paper 2	21st May 2027
OCR AS Mathematics A - Pure mathematics and statistics	13th May 2027
OCR AS Mathematics A - Pure mathematics and mechanics	21st May 2027
OCR AS Mathematics B (MEI) - Pure mathematics and mechanics	13th May 2027
OCR AS Mathematics B (MEI) - Pure mathematics and statistics	21st May 2027
Edexcel AS Mathematics Paper 1: Pure Mathematics	13th May 2027
Edexcel AS Mathematics Paper 2: Statistics and Mechanics	21st May 2027

When are the A Level Biology exams in 2027?

A Level Biology Exams 2027

Exam	Date
AQA A Level Biology Paper 1	7th June 2027
AQA A Level Biology Paper 2	14th June 2027
AQA A Level Biology Paper 3	18th June 2027
OCR A Level Biology A - Biological processes	7th June 2027
OCR A Level Biology A - Biological diversity	14th June 2027
OCR A Level Biology A - Unified biology	18th June 2027
OCR A Level Biology B (Advancing Biology) - Fundamentals of biology	7th June 2027
OCR A Level Biology B (Advancing Biology) - Scientific literacy in biology	14th June 2027
OCR A Level Biology B (Advancing Biology) - Practical skills in biology	18th June 2027
Edexcel A Level Biology A (Salters Nuffield) Paper 1: The Natural Environment and Species Survival	7th June 2027
Edexcel A Level Biology A (Salters Nuffield) Paper 2: Energy, Exercise and Co-ordination	14th June 2027
Edexcel A Level Biology A (Salters Nuffield) Paper 3: General and Practical Applications in Biology	18th June 2027
Edexcel A Level Biology B Paper 1: Advanced Biochemistry, Microbiology and Genetics	7th June 2027
Edexcel A Level Biology B Paper 2: Advanced Physiology, Evolution and Ecology	14th June 2027
Edexcel A Level Biology B Paper 3: General and Practical Principles in Biology	18th June 2027

When are the AS Biology exams in 2027?

AS Biology Exams 2027

Exam	Date
AQA AS Biology Paper 1	13th May 2027
AQA AS Biology Paper 2	20th May 2027
OCR AS Biology A - Breadth in biology	13th May 2027
OCR AS Biology A - Depth in biology	20th May 2027
OCR AS Biology B (Advancing Biology) - Foundations of biology	13th May 2027
OCR AS Biology B (Advancing Biology) - Biology in depth	20th May 2027
Edexcel AS Biology A (Salters Nuffield) Paper 1: Lifestyle, Transport, Genes and Health	13th May 2027
Edexcel AS Biology A (Salters Nuffield) Paper 2: Development, Plants and the Environment	20th May 2027
Edexcel AS Biology B Paper 1: Core Cellular Biology and Microbiology	13th May 2027
Edexcel AS Biology B Paper 2: Core Physiology and Ecology	20th May 2027

When are the A Level Chemistry exams in 2027?

A Level Chemistry Exams 2027

Exam	Date
AQA A Level Chemistry Paper 1: Inorganic and Physical Chemistry	28th May 2027
AQA A Level Chemistry Paper 2: Organic and Physical Chemistry	10th June 2027
AQA A Level Chemistry Paper 3	17th June 2027
OCR A Level Chemistry A - Periodic table, elements and physical chemistry	28th May 2027
OCR A Level Chemistry A - Synthesis and analytical techniques	10th June 2027
OCR A Level Chemistry A - Unified chemistry	17th June 2027
OCR A Level Chemistry B (Salters) - Fundamentals of chemistry	28th May 2027
OCR A Level Chemistry B (Salters) - Scientific literacy in chemistry	10th June 2027
OCR A Level Chemistry B (Salters) - Practical skills in chemistry	17th June 2027
Edexcel A Level Chemistry Paper 1: Advanced Inorganic and Physical Chemistry	28th May 2027
Edexcel A Level Chemistry Paper 2: Advanced Organic and Physical Chemistry	10th June 2027
Edexcel A Level Chemistry Paper 3: General and Practical Principles in Chemistry	17th June 2027

When are the AS Chemistry exams in 2027?

AS Chemistry Exams 2027

Exam	Date
AQA AS Chemistry Paper 1: Inorganic and Physical Chemistry	11th May 2027
AQA AS Chemistry Paper 2: Organic and Physical Chemistry	18th May 2027
OCR AS Chemistry A - Breadth in chemistry	11th May 2027
OCR AS Chemistry A - Depth in chemistry	18th May 2027
OCR AS Chemistry B (Salters) - Foundations of chemistry	11th May 2027
OCR AS Chemistry B (Salters) - Chemistry in depth	18th May 2027
Edexcel AS Chemistry Paper 1: Core Inorganic and Physical Chemistry	11th May 2027
Edexcel AS Chemistry Paper 2: Core Organic and Physical Chemistry	18th May 2027

When are the A Level Physics exams in 2027?

A Level Physics Exams 2027

Exam	Date
AQA A Level Physics Paper 1	21st May 2027
AQA A Level Physics Paper 2	27th May 2027
AQA A Level Physics Paper 3	8th June 2027
OCR A Level Physics A - Modelling physics	21st May 2027
OCR A Level Physics A - Exploring physics	27th May 2027
OCR A Level Physics A - Unified physics	8th June 2027
OCR A Level Physics B (Advancing Physics) - Fundamentals of physics	21st May 2027
OCR A Level Physics B (Advancing Physics) - Scientific literacy in physics	27th May 2027
OCR A Level Physics B (Advancing Physics) - Practical skills in physics	8th June 2027
Edexcel A Level Physics Paper 1: Advanced Physics I	21st May 2027
Edexcel A Level Physics Paper 2: Advanced Physics II	27th May 2027
Edexcel A Level Physics Paper 3: General and Practical Principles in Physics	8th June 2027

When are the AS Physics exams in 2027?

AS Physics Exams 2027

Exam	Date
AQA AS Physics Paper 1	12th May 2027
AQA AS Physics Paper 2	18th May 2027
OCR AS Physics A - Breadth in physics	12th May 2027
OCR AS Physics A - Depth in physics	18th May 2027
OCR AS Physics B (Advancing Physics) - Foundations of physics	12th May 2027
OCR AS Physics B (Advancing Physics) - Physics in depth	18th May 2027
Edexcel AS Physics Paper 1: Core Physics I	12th May 2027
Edexcel AS Physics Paper 2: Core Physics II	18th May 2027

When are the A Level Business exams in 2027?

A Level Business Exams 2027

Exam	Date
AQA A Level Business 1	13th May 2027
AQA A Level Business 2	19th May 2027
AQA A Level Business 3	8th June 2027
OCR A Level Business - Operating in a local business environment	13th May 2027
OCR A Level Business - The UK business environment	19th May 2027
OCR A Level Business - The global business environment	8th June 2027
Edexcel A Level Business Paper 1: Marketing, people and global businesses	13th May 2027
Edexcel A Level Business Paper 2: Business activities, decisions and strategy	19th May 2027
Edexcel A Level Business Paper 3: Investigating business in a competitive environment	8th June 2027

When are the AS Business exams in 2027?

AS Business Exams 2027

Exam	Date
AQA AS Business 1	14th May 2027
AQA AS Business 2	20th May 2027
OCR AS Business - The local business environment	14th May 2027
OCR AS Business - The wider business environment	20th May 2027
Edexcel AS Business Paper 1: Marketing and People	14th May 2027
Edexcel AS Business Paper 2: Managing Business Activities	20th May 2027

When are the A Level Computer Science exams in 2027?

A Level Computer Science Exams 2027

Exam	Date
AQA A Level Computer Science Paper 1	7th June 2027
AQA A Level Computer Science Paper 2	15th June 2027
OCR A Level Computer Science - Computer systems	7th June 2027
OCR A Level Computer Science - Algorithms and programming	15th June 2027

When are the AS Computer Science exams in 2027?

AS Computer Science Exams 2027

Exam	Date
AQA AS Computer Science Paper 1	11th May 2027
AQA AS Computer Science Paper 2	17th May 2027
OCR AS Computer Science - Computing principles	11th May 2027
OCR AS Computer Science - Algorithms and problem solving	17th May 2027

When are the A Level Economics exams in 2027?

A Level Economics Exams 2027

Exam	Date
AQA A Level Economics - Markets and market failure	10th May 2027
AQA A Level Economics - National and international economy	17th May 2027
AQA A Level Economics - Economic principles and issues	7th June 2027
OCR A Level Economics - Microeconomics	10th May 2027
OCR A Level Economics - Macroeconomics	17th May 2027
OCR A Level Economics - Themes in economics	7th June 2027
Edexcel A Level Economics A Paper 1: Markets and Business Behaviour	10th May 2027
Edexcel A Level Economics A Paper 2: The National and Global Economy	17th May 2027
Edexcel A Level Economics A Paper 3: Microeconomics and Macroeconomics	7th June 2027

When are the AS Economics exams in 2027?

AS Economics Exams 2027

Exam	Date
AQA AS Economics - The operation of markets and market failure	11th May 2027
AQA AS Economics - The national economy in a global context	17th May 2027
OCR AS Economics - Microeconomics	11th May 2027
OCR AS Economics - Macroeconomics	17th May 2027
Edexcel AS Economics A Paper 1: Introduction to Markets and Market Failure	11th May 2027
Edexcel AS Economics A Paper 2: The UK Economy - Performance and Policies	17th May 2027

When are the A Level English Literature exams in 2027?

A Level English Literature Exams 2027

Exam	Date
AQA A Level English Literature A Paper 1	13th May 2027
AQA A Level English Literature B Paper 1 (options A and B)	13th May 2027
AQA A Level English Literature A Paper 2 (options A and B)	20th May 2027
AQA A Level English Literature B Paper 2 (options A and B)	20th May 2027
OCR A Level English Literature - Drama and poetry pre-1900	13th May 2027
OCR A Level English Literature - Comparative and contextual study	20th May 2027
Edexcel A Level English Literature Paper 1: Drama	13th May 2027
Edexcel A Level English Literature Paper 2: Prose	20th May 2027
Edexcel A Level English Literature Paper 3: Poetry	28th May 2027

When are the AS English Literature exams in 2027?

AS English Literature Exams 2027

Exam	Date
AQA AS English Literature A Paper 1	13th May 2027
AQA AS English Literature B Paper 1 (options A and B)	13th May 2027
AQA AS English Literature A Paper 2	21st May 2027
AQA AS English Literature B Paper 2 (options A and B)	21st May 2027
OCR AS English Literature - Shakespeare and poetry pre-1900	13th May 2027
OCR AS English Literature - Drama and prose post-1900	21st May 2027
Edexcel AS English Literature Paper 1: Poetry & Drama	13th May 2027
Edexcel AS English Literature Paper 2: Prose	21st May 2027

When are the A Level English Language exams in 2027?

A Level English Language Exams 2027

Exam	Date
AQA A Level English Language - Language, the individual and society	10th May 2027
AQA A Level English Language - Language diversity and change	17th May 2027
OCR A Level English Language - Exploring language	10th May 2027
OCR A Level English Language - Dimensions of linguistic variation	17th May 2027
Edexcel A Level English Language Paper 1: Language Variation	10th May 2027
Edexcel A Level English Language Paper 2: Child Language	17th May 2027
Edexcel A Level English Language Paper 3: Investigating Language	26th May 2027

When are the AS English Language exams in 2027?

AS English Language Exams 2027

Exam	Date
AQA AS English Language - Language and the individual	10th May 2027
AQA AS English Language - Language varieties	17th May 2027
OCR AS English Language - Exploring language	10th May 2027
OCR AS English Language - Exploring contexts	17th May 2027
Edexcel AS English Language Paper 1: Language: Context and Identity	10th May 2027
Edexcel AS English Language Paper 2: Child Language	17th May 2027

When are the A Level Further Mathematics exams in 2027?

A Level Further Mathematics Exams 2027

Exam	Date
AQA A Level Further Mathematics Paper 1	20th May 2027
AQA A Level Further Mathematics Paper 2	25th May 2027
AQA A Level Further Mathematics Paper 3 options: Discrete, Mechanics and Statistics	10th June 2027
OCR A Level Further Mathematics A - Pure core 1	18th May 2027
OCR A Level Further Mathematics A - Pure core 2	20th May 2027
OCR A Level Further Mathematics A - Option papers	25th May, 10th June, 15th June and 18th June 2027
OCR A Level Further Mathematics B (MEI) - Core pure	18th May 2027
OCR A Level Further Mathematics B (MEI) - Option papers	19th May, 20th May, 25th May, 10th June, 15th June and 18th June 2027
Edexcel A Level Further Mathematics Paper 1: Core Pure Mathematics 1	12th May 2027
Edexcel A Level Further Mathematics Paper 2: Core Pure Mathematics 2	20th May 2027
Edexcel A Level Further Mathematics Papers 3 and 4: Options	25th May, 10th June, 15th June, 18th June and 21st June 2027

When are the AS Further Mathematics exams in 2027?

AS Further Mathematics Exams 2027

Exam	Date
AQA AS Further Mathematics Paper 1	10th May 2027
AQA AS Further Mathematics Paper 2 options: Discrete, Mechanics and Statistics	14th May 2027
OCR AS Further Mathematics A - Pure core	10th May 2027
OCR AS Further Mathematics A - Option papers	14th May, 19th May, 20th May and 25th May 2027
OCR AS Further Mathematics B (MEI) - Core pure	10th May 2027
OCR AS Further Mathematics B (MEI) - Option papers	14th May, 19th May, 20th May and 25th May 2027
Edexcel AS Further Mathematics Paper 1: Core Pure Mathematics	10th May 2027
Edexcel AS Further Mathematics Paper 2: Further Mathematics Options	14th May 2027

Further Mathematics includes optional papers, so check your school or college timetable carefully to confirm which option papers and dates apply to you.

When are the A Level Geography exams in 2027?

A Level Geography Exams 2027

Exam	Date
AQA A Level Geography - Physical geography	11th May 2027
AQA A Level Geography - Human geography	20th May 2027
OCR A Level Geography - Physical systems	11th May 2027
OCR A Level Geography - Human interactions	20th May 2027
OCR A Level Geography - Geographical debates	10th June 2027
Edexcel A Level Geography Paper 1	11th May 2027
Edexcel A Level Geography Paper 2	20th May 2027
Edexcel A Level Geography Paper 3	10th June 2027

When are the AS Geography exams in 2027?

AS Geography Exams 2027

Exam	Date
AQA AS Geography - Physical geography and people and the environment	11th May 2027
AQA AS Geography - Human geography and the geography fieldwork investigation	19th May 2027
OCR AS Geography - Landscape and place	11th May 2027
OCR AS Geography - Geographical debates	19th May 2027
Edexcel AS Geography Paper 1: Dynamic Landscapes	11th May 2027
Edexcel AS Geography Paper 2: Dynamic Places	19th May 2027

When are the A Level Psychology exams in 2027?

A Level Psychology Exams 2027

Exam	Date
AQA A Level Psychology - Introductory topics in Psychology	18th May 2027
AQA A Level Psychology - Psychology in context	25th May 2027
AQA A Level Psychology - Issues and options in Psychology	9th June 2027
OCR A Level Psychology - Research methods	18th May 2027
OCR A Level Psychology - Psychological themes through core studies	25th May 2027
OCR A Level Psychology - Applied psychology	9th June 2027
Edexcel A Level Psychology Paper 1: Foundations in Psychology	18th May 2027
Edexcel A Level Psychology Paper 2: Applications of Psychology	25th May 2027
Edexcel A Level Psychology Paper 3: Psychological Skills	9th June 2027

When are the AS Psychology exams in 2027?

AS Psychology Exams 2027

Exam	Date
AQA AS Psychology - Introductory topics in Psychology	10th May 2027
AQA AS Psychology - Psychology in context	19th May 2027
OCR AS Psychology - Research methods	10th May 2027
OCR AS Psychology - Psychological themes through core studies	19th May 2027
Edexcel AS Psychology Paper 1: Social and Cognitive Psychology	10th May 2027
Edexcel AS Psychology Paper 2: Biological Psychology and Learning Theories	19th May 2027

A Level and AS Exams FAQs

What dates are A Levels in 2027?

A Level and AS exams in 2027 begin on 10 May, with the final scheduled exams taking place on 22 June. 23 June 2027 is a contingency day, so students should remain available until then in case exams need to be rescheduled.

Check your personal exam timetable carefully to find the dates and times of your own exams.

Are there A Levels in January?

In England, Wales and Northern Ireland, the main A Level and AS exam series takes place in May and June. Some International A Level qualifications have exam series at other times of the year, including January.

Will 2027 grade boundaries be lower?

It is not possible to predict whether A Level grade boundaries will be higher or lower in 2027. Grade boundaries are set after students have taken the exams and can vary between subjects, exam boards and individual papers.

Rather than trying to predict grade boundaries, focus your revision on the marks you can gain in each exam.

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

If you miss an A Level or AS exam, contact your school, college or exam centre as soon as possible.

If you miss an exam for an acceptable reason, such as a temporary illness, injury or other circumstances beyond your control, your centre may be able to apply for special consideration. There are specific eligibility requirements, so your exams officer will be able to tell you what applies in your circumstances.

Missing an exam because you misread your timetable or had a personal commitment, such as a holiday, would not normally make you eligible for special consideration.

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

If illness prevents you from taking an A Level or AS exam, tell your school, college or exam centre as soon as possible, ideally on the day of the exam.

Your centre can check whether you meet the requirements for special consideration and, if appropriate, apply to the exam board on your behalf. Eligibility depends on your circumstances and the assessments you have already completed.

If illness affects several of your exams, speak to your school or college about the options available to you. In some circumstances, you may need to retake your A Levels in a future exam series.

How long are A Level and AS exams?

The length of an A Level or AS exam depends on the subject, exam board and paper. Some written exams last around 90 minutes, while others can last two hours or longer.

Check your personal exam timetable and the information provided by your exam board for the exact duration of each paper. Knowing how long you have and how many marks are available can also help you plan your time in the exam.

How many A Level and AS exams are there?

The number of exams you take depends on your subjects and exam boards. Most students study three A Levels, although some take four, and each subject may include several written papers as well as a practical or non-exam assessment.

Check the specification and timetable for each of your subjects so you know exactly how many assessments you will complete.

How long is the A Level and AS exam season?

The main A Level and AS written exam season usually runs from May to June. In 2027, the first scheduled exams are on 10 May and the last are on 22 June, with a contingency day on 23 June.

Some practical exams and non-exam assessments take place outside the main written exam period, so always check the dates provided by your school, college and exam board.

What should you bring to an A Level or AS exam?

Bring black pens and any stationery or equipment you need for your subject, such as a calculator, ruler or protractor. Check your school or college's instructions before each exam, as requirements can vary between subjects.

Our A Level exam checklist covers what to pack, subject-specific equipment and how to prepare for exam day.

Get ready for your A Level exams

Once you know your exam dates, you can build your revision plan around them. Create a study plan or find out more about the best revision techniques in Save My Exams’ Learning Hub. You can also explore our A Level revision resources for revision notes, exam questions, past papers and examiner tips to help you get exam-ready.

References:

OCR A/AS Level Exam Timetable 2027 (opens in a new tab)
AQA A/AS Level Exam Timetable 2027 (opens in a new tab)
Pearson Edexcel A/AS Level Exam Timetable 2027 (opens in a new tab)

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