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Autumn IGCSE exams run from October to November 2025: Most written papers take place during these months, while oral, practical, and coursework components may begin as early as March or April depending on the subject and exam board.
Exam dates differ across boards and subjects: Cambridge (CIE) (opens in a new tab), Pearson Edexcel (opens in a new tab), and Oxford AQA (opens in a new tab) each set their own timetables, so it’s important to check the official schedule for your specific exam board and subjects before planning your revision.
Schools and Assessment Centres provide the most reliable schedules:
Official timetables are sent directly to schools and centres, which then share personalised exam dates with students. Always confirm your final timetable with your teacher or exams officer to avoid any mistakes.
When Do the Autumn 2025 IGCSE Exams Start and End
The main written exams are usually held from October to November 2025, with some early exams in September. Coursework deadlines and oral or practical assessments may begin as early as March or April, depending on the subject and exam board.
However, IGCSE exam dates change slightly each year, so check this year’s timetable carefully. The exam boards Cambridge (CIE) (opens in a new tab), Pearson Edexcel (opens in a new tab), and Oxford AQA (opens in a new tab) each publish their own schedules, so make sure you are viewing the dates for the correct board.
Schools and Assessment Centres receive the official timetables directly from the exam boards and will share each student’s individual exam schedule. Always confirm the details with your teacher or exams officer before finalising your plans.
IGCSE Exam Dates Autumn 2025 By Subject
Accounting
Exam Board | Paper/Component | Date |
|---|---|---|
Cambridge CIE | Multiple Choice | 5th November 2025 |
Cambridge CIE | Accounting | 7th October 2025 |
Pearson Edexcel | Accounting Paper 1 | 29th October 2025 |
Pearson Edexcel | Accounting Paper 2 | 20th November 2025 |
Afrikaans as a Second Language
Exam Board | Paper/Component | Date |
|---|---|---|
Cambridge CIE | Paper 1 | 14th October 2025 |
Cambridge CIE | Paper 2 (Listening) | 30th September 2025 |
Agriculture
Exam Board | Paper/Component | Date |
|---|---|---|
Cambridge CIE | Paper 1 | 13th October 2025 |
Arabic
Exam Board | Paper/Component | Date |
|---|---|---|
Cambridge CIE | First Language Arabic | 1st October 2025 |
Cambridge CIE | First Language Arabic | 3rd October 2025 |
Pearson Edexcel | Paper 1 | 27th October 2025 |
Pearson Edexcel | Paper 2 | 5th November 2025 |
Bangla
Exam Board | Paper/Component | Date |
|---|---|---|
Pearson Edexcel | Paper 1 | 27th October 2025 |
Biology
Exam Board | Paper/Component | Date |
|---|---|---|
Cambridge CIE | Multiple Choice - Core | 10th November 2025 |
Cambridge CIE | Multiple Choice - Extended | 10th November 2025 |
Cambridge CIE | Biology - Core | 17th November 2025 |
Cambridge CIE | Biology - Extended | 17th October 2025 |
Cambridge CIE | Practical | 14th October 2025 |
Cambridge CIE | Alternative to Practical | 14th October 2025 |
Oxford AQA | Biology Paper 1 | 20th October 2025 |
Oxford AQA | Biology Paper 2 | 28th October 2025 |
Oxford AQA | Combined science – Biology: Core | 20th October 2025 |
Oxford AQA | Combined science – Biology: Extension | 20th October 2025 |
Pearson Edexcel | Paper 1 | 3rd November 2025 |
Pearson Edexcel | Paper 2 | 14th November 2025 |
Pearson Edexcel | Human Biology: Paper 1 | 29th October 2025 |
Pearson Edexcel | Human Biology: Paper 2 | 7th November 2025 |
Business
Exam Board | Paper/Component | Date |
|---|---|---|
Cambridge CIE | Business Studies Paper 1 | 9th October 2025 |
Cambridge CIE | Business Studies Paper 2 | 17th October 2025 |
Oxford AQA | Business Paper 1 | 24th October 2025 |
Oxford AQA | Business Paper 2 | 29th October 2025 |
Pearson Edexcel | Paper 1 | 31st October 2025 |
Pearson Edexcel | Paper 2 | 10th November 2025 |
Chemistry
Exam Board | Paper/Component | Date |
|---|---|---|
Cambridge CIE | Multiple Choice - Core | 12th November 2025 |
Cambridge CIE | Multiple Choice - Extended | 12th November 2025 |
Cambridge CIE | Chemistry - Core | 13th October 2025 |
Cambridge CIE | Chemistry - Extended | 13th October 2025 |
Cambridge CIE | Practical | 16th October 2025 |
Cambridge CIE | Alternative to Practical | 16th October 2025 |
Oxford AQA | Chemistry Paper 1 | 3rd November 2025 |
Oxford AQA | Chemistry Paper 2 | 10th November 2025 |
Oxford AQA | Combined science – Chemistry: Core | 3rd November 2025 |
Oxford AQA | Combined science – Chemistry: Extension | 3rd November 2025 |
Pearson Edexcel | Paper 1 | 11th November 2025 |
Pearson Edexcel | Paper 2 | 17th November 2025 |
Chinese
Exam Board | Paper/Component | Date |
|---|---|---|
Pearson Edexcel | Paper 1 | 30th October 2025 |
Pearson Edexcel | Paper 2 | 30th October 2025 |
Combined/Co-ordinated Science
Exam Board | Paper/Component | Date |
|---|---|---|
Cambridge CIE | Combined Science - Core | 16th October 2025 |
Cambridge CIE | Combined Science - Extended | 16th October 2025 |
Cambridge CIE | Multiple Choice - Core | 6th November 2025 |
Cambridge CIE | Multiple Choice - Extended | 6th November 2025 |
Cambridge CIE | Practical | 21st October 2025 |
Cambridge CIE | Alternative to Practical | 21st October 2025 |
Cambridge CIE | Co-ordinated Sciences (Double Award) (Core) | 16th October 2025 |
Cambridge CIE | Co-ordinated Sciences (Double Award) (Extended) | 16th October 2025 |
Cambridge CIE | Co-ordinated Sciences (Double Award) (Multiple Choice – Core) | 6th November 2025 |
Cambridge CIE | Co-ordinated Sciences (Double Award) (Multiple Choice – Extended) | 6th November 2025 |
Cambridge CIE | Co-ordinated Sciences (Double Award) (Practical) | 21st October 2025 |
Cambridge CIE | Co-ordinated Sciences (Double Award) (Alternative to Practical) | 21st October 2025 |
Pearson Edexcel | Double Award: Paper 1B | 3rd November 2025 |
Pearson Edexcel | Double Award: Paper 1C | 11th November 2025 |
Pearson Edexcel | Double Award: Paper 1P | 13th November 2025 |
Pearson Edexcel | Double Award: Unit 1 (modular) | 3rd November 2025 |
Pearson Edexcel | Double Award: Unit 2 (modular) | 14th November 2025 |
Pearson Edexcel | Double Award: Unit 3 (modular) | 11th November 2025 |
Pearson Edexcel | Double Award: Unit 4 (modular) | 17th November 2025 |
Pearson Edexcel | Double Award: Unit 5 (modular) | 13th November 2025 |
Pearson Edexcel | Double Award: Unit 6 (modular) | 19th November 2025 |
Commerce
Exam Board | Paper/Component | Date |
|---|---|---|
Pearson Edexcel | Paper 1 | 28th October 2025 |
Pearson Edexcel | Paper 2 | 4th November 2025 |
D&T (Design & Technology)
Exam Board | Paper/Component | Date |
|---|---|---|
Cambridge CIE | D&T | 24th October 2025 |
Cambridge CIE | D&T | 3rd November 2025 |
Oxford AQA | D&T: Product Design | 22nd October 2025 |
Drama
Exam Board | Paper/Component | Date |
|---|---|---|
Cambridge CIE | Drama | 29th October 2025 |
Economics
Exam Board | Paper/Component | Date |
|---|---|---|
Cambridge CIE | Multiple Choice | 4th November 2025 |
Cambridge CIE | Economics | 22nd October 2025 |
Oxford AQA | Economics Paper 1 | 21st October 2025 |
Oxford AQA | Economics Paper 2 | 27th October 2025 |
Pearson Edexcel | Paper 1 | 12th November 2025 |
Pearson Edexcel | Paper 2 | 18th November 2025 |
English (First & Second Language, Literature)
Exam Board | Paper/Component | Date |
|---|---|---|
Cambridge CIE | English as a Second Language (Speaking Endorsement) | 6th October 2025 |
Cambridge CIE | English as a Second Language (Speaking Endorsement) (Listening) | 23 October 2025 |
Cambridge CIE | English as a Second Language (Count-in Speaking) | 6th October 2025 |
Cambridge CIE | English as a Second Language (Count-in Speaking) (Listening) | 23 October 2025 |
Cambridge CIE | First Language English (Oral Endorsement) | 6th October 2025 |
Cambridge CIE | First Language English (Oral Endorsement) | 9th October 2025 |
Cambridge CIE | Literature in English | 24th October 2025 |
Cambridge CIE | Literature in English | 30th October 2025 |
Oxford AQA | English as a Second Language – Listening | 28th October 2025 |
Oxford AQA | English as a Second Language – Reading | 28th October 2025 |
Oxford AQA | English as a Second Language – Writing | 10th November 2025 |
Oxford AQA | English Literature Paper 1 | 21st October 2025 |
Oxford AQA | English Literature Paper 2A | 27th October 2025 |
Oxford AQA | English Literature Paper 2B | 27th October 2025 |
Oxford AQA | English Language Paper 1 | 30th October 2025 |
Oxford AQA | English Language Paper 2 | 6th November 2025 |
Pearson Edexcel | English Language A Paper 1 | 4th November 2025 |
Pearson Edexcel | English Language A Paper 2 | 6th November 2025 |
Pearson Edexcel | English Language B | 4th November 2025 |
Pearson Edexcel | English Literature Paper 1 | 3rd November 2025 |
Pearson Edexcel | English Literature Paper 2 | 17th November 2025 |
Pearson Edexcel | English as a Second Language - Reading | 12th November 2025 |
Pearson Edexcel | English as a Second Language - Listening | 12th November 2025 |
Pearson Edexcel | English as a Second Language - Writing | 18th November 2025 |
Enterprise
Exam Board | Paper/Component | Date |
|---|---|---|
Cambridge CIE | Enterprise | 6th October 2025 |
Environmental Management
Exam Board | Paper/Component | Date |
|---|---|---|
Cambridge CIE | Environmental Management | 29th September 2025 |
Cambridge CIE | Environmental Management | 1st October 2025 |
Food & Nutrition
Exam Board | Paper/Component | Date |
|---|---|---|
Cambridge CIE | Food & Nutrition | 29th October 2025 |
French
Exam Board | Paper/Component | Date |
|---|---|---|
Cambridge CIE | French (Listening – Multiple Choice) | 7th November 2025 |
Cambridge CIE | French | 27th October 2025 |
Cambridge CIE | French | 29th October 2025 |
Oxford AQA | French - Listening | 22nd October 2025 |
Oxford AQA | French - Reading | 22nd October 2025 |
Oxford AQA | French - Writing | 31st October 2025 |
Pearson Edexcel | French – Listening | 19th November 2025 |
Pearson Edexcel | French – Reading & Writing | 19th November 2025 |
Geography
Exam Board | Paper/Component | Date |
|---|---|---|
Cambridge CIE | Geography | 23rd October 2025 |
Cambridge CIE | Geography | 15th October 2025 |
Cambridge CIE | Geography | 28th October 2025 |
Oxford AQA | Geography Paper 1 | 30th October 2025 |
Oxford AQA | Geography Paper 2 | 11th November 2025 |
Oxford AQA | Geography Paper 3 | 6th November 2025 |
Pearson Edexcel | Paper 1 | 31st October 2025 |
Pearson Edexcel | Paper 2 | 11th November 2025 |
German
Exam Board | Paper/Component | Date |
|---|---|---|
Cambridge CIE | German – Listening Multiple Choice | 11th November 2025 |
Cambridge CIE | German | 27th October 2025 |
Cambridge CIE | German | 21st October 2025 |
Global Perspectives / Global Citizenship
Exam Board | Paper/Component | Date |
|---|---|---|
Cambridge CIE | Global Perspectives | 28th October 2025 |
Hindi
Exam Board | Paper/Component | Date |
|---|---|---|
Cambridge CIE | Hindi as a Second Language | 28th October 2025 |
Cambridge CIE | Hindi as a Second Language | 23rd October 2025 |
History
Exam Board | Paper/Component | Date |
|---|---|---|
Cambridge CIE | History | 10th October 2025 |
Cambridge CIE | History | 24th October 2025 |
Cambridge CIE | History | 22nd October 2025 |
Pearson Edexcel | Paper 1 | 13th November 2025 |
Pearson Edexcel | Paper 2 | 20th November 2025 |
Information Technology / Computer Science
Exam Board | Paper/Component | Date |
|---|---|---|
Cambridge CIE | Information & Communication Technology | 14th October 2025 |
Oxford AQA | Computer Science Paper 1 | 31st October 2025 |
Oxford AQA | Computer Science Paper 2 | 6th November 2025 |
Pearson Edexcel | Information & Communication Technology – Written Paper | 6th November 2025 |
Pearson Edexcel | Information & Communication Technology – Practical Exam | 10th November 2025 |
Pearson Edexcel | Information & Communication Technology – Practical Exam | 11th November 2025 |
Pearson Edexcel | Information & Communication Technology – Practical Exam | 12th November 2025 |
Pearson Edexcel | Information & Communication Technology – Practical Exam | 13th November 2025 |
Pearson Edexcel | Information & Communication Technology – Practical Exam | 14th November 2025 |
Islamiyat
Exam Board | Paper/Component | Date |
|---|---|---|
Cambridge CIE | Islamiyat | 29th September 2025 |
Cambridge CIE | Islamiyat | 1st October 2025 |
IsiZulu as Second Language
Exam Board | Paper/Component | Date |
|---|---|---|
Cambridge CIE | IsiZulu as a Second Language | 28th October 2025 |
Cambridge CIE | IsiZulu as a Second Language (Listening) | 23rd October 2025 |
Marine Science
Exam Board | Paper/Component | Date |
|---|---|---|
Cambridge CIE | Marine Science | 29th October 2025 |
Cambridge CIE | Marine Science | 30th October 2025 |
Mathematics
Exam Board | Paper/Component | Date |
|---|---|---|
Cambridge CIE | Additional Mathematics | 3rd October 2025 |
Cambridge CIE | Additional Mathematics | 8th October 2025 |
Cambridge CIE | Paper 1 (Core) | 30th September 2025 |
Cambridge CIE | Paper 2 (Core) | 11th November 2025 |
Cambridge CIE | Paper 3 (Core) | 15th October 2025 |
Cambridge CIE | Paper 1 (Extended) | 30th September 2025 |
Cambridge CIE | Paper 2 (Extended) | 11th November 2025 |
Cambridge CIE | Paper 3 (Extended) | 15th October 2025 |
Cambridge CIE | Mathematics (Without Coursework) (Core) | 7th October 2025 |
Cambridge CIE | Mathematics (Without Coursework) (Extended) | 7th October 2025 |
Cambridge CIE | Mathematics (Without Coursework) (Core) | 15th October 2025 |
Cambridge CIE | Mathematics (Without Coursework) (Extended) | 15th October 2025 |
Oxford AQA | Mathematics Paper 1: Core | 5th November 2025 |
Oxford AQA | Mathematics Paper 1: Extension | 5th November 2025 |
Pearson Edexcel | Further Pure Maths – Paper 1 | 28th October 2025 |
Pearson Edexcel | Further Pure Maths – Paper 2 | 14th November 2025 |
Pearson Edexcel | Mathematics A - Paper 1 | 5th November 2025 |
Pearson Edexcel | Mathematics A - Paper 2 | 7th November 2025 |
Pearson Edexcel | Mathematics B – Paper 1 | 30th October 2025 |
Pearson Edexcel | Mathematics B – Paper 2 | 10th November 2025 |
Music
Exam Board | Paper/Component | Date |
|---|---|---|
Cambridge CIE | Music (Listening) | 31st October 2025 |
Physical Education
Exam Board | Paper/Component | Date |
|---|---|---|
Cambridge CIE | Physical Education | 14th October 2025 |
Physical Science
Exam Board | Paper/Component | Date |
|---|---|---|
Cambridge CIE | Multiple Choice - Core | 6th November 2025 |
Cambridge CIE | Multiple Choice - Extended | 6th November 2025 |
Cambridge CIE | Physical Science - Core | 8th October 2025 |
Cambridge CIE | Physical Science - Extended | 8th October 2025 |
Cambridge CIE | Practical | 21st October 2025 |
Cambridge CIE | Alternative to Practical | 21st October 2025 |
Physics
Exam Board | Paper/Component | Date |
|---|---|---|
Cambridge CIE | Multiple Choice - Core | 6th November 2025 |
Cambridge CIE | Multiple Choice - Extended | 6th November 2025 |
Cambridge CIE | Physics - Core | 8th October 2025 |
Cambridge CIE | Physics - Extended | 8th October 2025 |
Cambridge CIE | Practical | 21st October 2025 |
Cambridge CIE | Alternative to Practical | 21st October 2025 |
Oxford AQA | Physics Paper 1 | 4th November 2025 |
Oxford AQA | Physics Paper 2 | 12th November 2025 |
Oxford AQA | Combined Science – Physics: Core | 4th November 2025 |
Pearson Edexcel | Paper 1 | 13th November 2025 |
Pearson Edexcel | Paper 2 | 19th November 2025 |
Psychology
Exam Board | Paper/Component | Date |
|---|---|---|
Oxford AQA | Psychology Paper 1 | 29th October 2025 |
Oxford AQA | Psychology Paper 2 | 5th November 2025 |
Religious Studies
Exam Board | Paper/Component | Date |
|---|---|---|
Cambridge CIE | Paper 1 | 28th October 2025 |
Cambridge CIE | Paper 2 | 3rd November 2025 |
Setswana
Exam Board | Paper/Component | Date |
|---|---|---|
Cambridge CIE | First Language Setswana | 29th September 2025 |
Cambridge CIE | First Language Setswana | 14th October 2025 |
Sociology
Exam Board | Paper/Component | Date |
|---|---|---|
Cambridge CIE | Sociology Paper 1 | 17th October 2025 |
Cambridge CIE | Sociology Paper 2 | 23rd October 2025 |
Spanish (First Language, Literature, & General)
Exam Board | Paper/Component | Date |
|---|---|---|
Cambridge CIE | Spanish (Listening – Multiple Choice) | 13th November 2025 |
Cambridge CIE | Spanish | 30th October 2025 |
Cambridge CIE | Spanish | 3rd November 2025 |
Cambridge CIE | Literature in Spanish | 1st October 2025 |
Cambridge CIE | Literature in Spanish | 17th October 2025 |
Cambridge CIE | First Language Spanish | 30th September 2025 |
Cambridge CIE | First Language Spanish | 9th October 2025 |
Oxford AQA | Spanish - Listening | 3rd November 2025 |
Oxford AQA | Spanish - Reading | 3rd November 2025 |
Oxford AQA | Spanish - Writing | 11th November 2025 |
Travel & Tourism
Exam Board | Paper/Component | Date |
|---|---|---|
Cambridge CIE | Travel and Tourism | 3rd October 2025 |
Cambridge CIE | Travel and Tourism | 8th October 2025 |
World Literature
Exam Board | Paper/Component | Date |
|---|---|---|
Cambridge CIE | World Literature | 30th October 2025 |
Cambridge CIE | World Literature | 6th November 2025 |
Sources:
Cambridge (CIE) timetable (opens in a new tab)
Pearson Edexcel timetable (opens in a new tab)
Oxford AQA timetable (opens in a new tab)
How to Use the IGCSE Timetable to Plan Your Revision
Once you have your exam dates, you can plan your revision schedule by working backwards, ensuring you have enough time to prepare for each subject before the exams begin.
Start with the subjects that appear earliest on your timetable, and focus on strengthening your understanding and skills in those areas first.
For instance, if your first exam is Biology, dedicate your September and early October revision sessions to key topics and ones you find most challenging.
Make sure to allocate time evenly across all subjects so that exams later in the session are not overlooked. Keep track of your progress and adjust your plan if mock exams highlight areas that need extra attention.
Also include coursework deadlines in your schedule, as leaving them until the last minute can interfere with your revision.
Save My Exams provides IGCSE-specific revision resources and mock exams to help you plan your study efficiently and focus on the areas that matter most.
How to Download or Access Your Official Timetable
You can access your timetable directly from the exam board websites. Here are links to the timetables for 2025 for the main IGCSE exam boards:
Cambridge (CIE) timetable (opens in a new tab)
Pearson Edexcel timetable (opens in a new tab)
Oxford AQA timetable (opens in a new tab)
After downloading your online timetable, print it off or copy it into an online document and mark all the exams for your subjects.
To help you keep track of upcoming tests, make a personalised timetable that includes only the exams you’ll be taking. Learn how to create a bespoke IGCSE revision timetable to fit your needs in this article’s clear guidance.
Your school can give you the most accurate details about your exam dates, so confirm with them that you’ve recorded your timetable correctly. Private candidates should get in touch with their Assessment Centre directly to obtain their official schedule.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who takes the Autumn IGCSE exams?
The Autumn IGCSE exams are usually taken by students who want to retake exams to improve their grades, those who missed the May/June session, or students following a different academic calendar (such as international schools that finish later in the year).
Can I sit IGCSE exams in Autumn 2025 as a private candidate?
Yes, private candidates can sit the Autumn 2025 IGCSE exams. You’ll need to register through an approved exam centre that accepts private entries. Check out our advice for taking IGCSEs as a private candidate for more detailed information on this topic.
Are all subjects available in the Autumn exam session?
No, not every subject is offered in the Autumn session and not every exam board offers exams at this time of year. Availability depends on the exam board and where you’re sitting your exams, so check with your school or exam centre to confirm which subjects are running.
When will I get my Autumn 2025 IGCSE results?
Results for the Autumn 2025 IGCSE exams are expected to be released in January 2026, although the exact date may vary depending on the exam board. Check your exam board’s website or speak to your school or exam centre for more information.
Final Thoughts
The Autumn 2025 IGCSE exam session offers a valuable opportunity for students to achieve their best results, whether you are retaking subjects, catching up after a missed session, or following a different academic calendar.
Staying organised, checking your official timetable carefully, and planning your revision early will help you approach exam season with confidence. Remember to confirm all details with your school or Assessment Centre, and use trusted resources, such as Save My Exams’ IGCSE revision resources, to make every study session count.
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