This guide outlines the key dates and timetables for AS and A Level assessments in the year 2026. The general exam window across the UK is from Monday 11 May to Tuesday 23 June 2026. The start times vary depending on the exam board and your school. Some of this information is provisional, so ensure you check the official timetable on AQA, Pearson Edexcel, OCR, or WJEC/Eduqas.
There are national contingency sessions in place. This is in case an exam needs to be moved. There are two sessions on Wednesday 24 June 2026: one in the morning and one in the afternoon. Students need to be available all day for these sessions.
The tables below outline the latest key dates by subject and exam board. We have listed the core subjects and the most popular subjects. This list does not include BTEC Nationals and other vocational qualifications. The results day for the academic year 2025 - 2026 is Thursday 13 Aug 2026.
These exam dates are accurate as of 7 November 2025, when this article was published.
A Level Maths exams
Please note that AM exam times for UK centres mean approximately 9:00. A PM start means 13:30. The exception is if your school adjusts within JCQ (Joint Council for Qualifications) rules. Also, make sure you keep Wednesday 24 Jun 2026 free as the national contingency day.
The latest exam dates for Maths A Level are listed below. If you need support with revision, TeachTutti has qualified Maths A-Level tutors who can teach you in person or online.
| Board | Paper 1 | Paper 2 | Paper 3 | |
| AQA (7357) | Wed 3 Jun (PM) | Thu 11 Jun (PM) | Thu 18 Jun (PM) | |
| Pearson Edexcel (9MA0) | Wed 3 Jun (PM) | Thu 11 Jun (PM) | Thu 18 Jun (PM) | |
| OCR (Mathematics A – H240) | Wed 3 Jun (PM) | Thu 11 Jun (PM) | Thu 18 Jun (PM) | |
| WJEC/Eduqas | Dates vary by specification; see the June 2026 timetable. |
A Level English (English Literature and English Language)
English Language
| Board | Paper 1 | Paper 2 |
| AQA (7702) | Mon 11 May (AM) | Fri 22 May (AM) |
| Pearson Edexcel (9EN0) | (Edexcel does not offer standalone A-level English Language; use English Language & Literature 9EL0.) | |
| OCR (H470) | Mon 11 May (AM) | Fri 22 May (AM) |
| WJEC/Eduqas | See English Language A level components in the June 2026 timetable. |
English Literature
| Board | Paper 1 (or drama) | Paper 2 (or comparative/context/prose) | Paper 3 (or poetry) |
| AQA Literature A (7712) | Wed 13 May (AM) | Mon 1 Jun (AM) | |
| AQA Literature B (7717) | Dates sit in the same window; see AQA PDF for your option (A/B variants). | ||
| Pearson Edexcel (9ET0) | Wed 13 May (AM) | Mon 1 Jun (AM) | Wed 10 Jun (AM) |
| OCR (H472) | Comparative/contextual week of 1–5 Jun (see tool), | ||
| WJEC/Eduqas | Check component dates in the June 2026 timetable. |
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A Level Sciences (Biology, Chemistry, Physics)
Biology
| Board | Paper 1 | Paper 2 | Paper 3 |
| AQA (7402) | Thu 4 Jun (PM) | Fri 12 Jun (AM) | Tue 16 Jun (AM) |
| Pearson Edexcel (9BN0/9BI0) | Thu 4 Jun (PM) | Fri 12 Jun (AM) | Tue 16 Jun (AM) (by spec) |
| OCR A (H420) | Thu 4 Jun (PM) | Fri 12 Jun (AM) | Tue 16 Jun (AM) |
| WJEC/Eduqas | Biology AL papers run 11–16 Jun by component; confirm in WJEC/Eduqas PDF. |
Chemistry
| Board | Paper 1 | Paper 2 | Paper 3 |
| AQA (7405) | Tue 2 Jun (AM) | Tue 9 Jun (AM) | Mon 15 Jun (AM) |
| Pearson Edexcel (9CH0) | Tue 2 Jun (AM) | Tue 9 Jun (AM) | Mon 15 Jun (AM) |
| OCR A (H432) | Tue 2 Jun (AM) | Tue 9 Jun (AM) | Mon 15 Jun (AM) |
| WJEC/Eduqas | Chemistry AL 15 Jun (Comp 3) with earlier components in May/Jun - see timetable |
Physics
| Board | Paper 1 | Paper 2 | Paper 3 |
| AQA (7408) | Wed 20 May (PM) | Mon 1 Jun (AM) | Mon 8 Jun (AM) |
| Pearson Edexcel (9PH0) | Wed 20 May (PM) | Mon 1 Jun (AM) | Mon 8 Jun (AM) |
| OCR A (H556) | H556/01 Modelling physics: Wed 20 May (PM) | H556/02 Exploring physics: Mon 1 Jun (AM) | H556/03 Unified physics: Mon 8 Jun (AM) |
| WJEC/Eduqas | Physics AL components fall 20 May–18 Jun; see WJEC/Eduqas timetable for your entry. |
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Popular A Level subjects - Key dates and timetables
Psychology
| Board | Paper 1 | Paper 2 | Paper 3 |
| AQA (7182) | Fri 15 May (AM) | Wed 20 May (AM) | Fri 5 Jun (AM) |
| Pearson (9PS0) | Fri 15 May (AM) | Wed 20 May (AM) | Fri 5 Jun (AM) |
| OCR (H567) | Research Methods / Themes / Applied spread 15 May -> 9 Jun; confirm components in OCR PDF. | ||
| WJEC/Eduqas | See PDF for component dates (Psychology AL comps run in May–Jun). |
Business
| Board | Paper 1 | Paper 2 | Paper 3 |
| AQA (7132) | Wed 13 May (PM) | Mon 19 May (AM) | Tue 9 Jun (PM) |
| Pearson (9BS0) | Wed 13 May (PM) | Tue 19 May (AM) | Tue 9 Jun (PM) |
| OCR (H431) | Wed 13 May (AM) | Tue 19 May (AM) | Tue 9 Jun (PM) |
| WJEC/Eduqas | Check component dates in June timetable. |
Economics
| Board | Paper 1 | Paper 2 | Paper 3 |
| AQA (7136) | Mon 11 May (AM) | Mon 18 May (PM) | Thu 4 Jun (AM) |
| Pearson (9EC0) | Papers fall 12 May -> 4 Jun -> 12 Jun windows - confirm in subject index. | ||
| OCR (H460) | Mon 11 May (AM) | Mon 18 May (PM) | Thu 4 Jun (AM) |
Geography
| Board | Paper 1 | Paper 2 | Paper 3 |
| AQA (7037) | Tue 12 May (AM) | Thu 21 May (PM) | (Fieldwork/NEA separate) |
| Pearson (9GE0) | Tue 12 May (AM) | Thu 21 May (PM) | Mon 8 Jun (PM) |
| OCR (H481) | Human/Physical components sit 13 & 22 May; Debates Fri 6 Jun (AM). |
History
| Board | Paper spread |
| AQA (7042) | Papers are staggered across late May–mid Jun (Paper 2 often Wed 3 Jun (AM)). Verify options in AQA PDF. |
| Pearson (9HI0) | Paper 1 Tue 19 May (PM), Paper 2 Tue 2 Jun (PM), Paper 3 Thu 11 Jun (AM). |
| OCR (H505) | Thematic / British / Non-British split across late May–mid Jun (see OCR PDF). |
Computer Science
| Board | Paper 1 | Paper 2 |
| AQA (7517) | Wed 10 Jun (PM) | Wed 17 Jun (AM) |
| OCR (H446) | Wed 10 Jun (AM) | Tue 16 Jun (AM) |
| Pearson | (A-level Comp Science isn't offered by Pearson Edexcel GCE.) |
Media Studies
| Board | Paper 1 | Paper 2 |
| AQA (7572) | Thu 14 May (PM) | Thu 4 Jun (PM) |
| OCR (H409) | Mon 19 May (PM) | Thu 4 Jun (PM) |
| WJEC/Eduqas | Component dates in June 2026 timetable. |
PE (Physical Education)
| Board | Paper 1 | Paper 2 |
| AQA (7582) | Thu 21 May (AM) | Mon 1 Jun (PM) |
| OCR (H555) | Thu 21 May (AM) | Tue 16 Jun (-) (socio-cultural issues shown in OCR week view). |
| WJEC/Eduqas | Check PE component dates in WJEC/Eduqas PDF. |
Modern Languages (examples)
| Language | Pearson Edexcel | AQA / OCR / WJEC |
| French (A level) | Fri 6 Jun (AM) (Paper 1), Wed 17 Jun (AM) (Paper 2). | AQA/OCR/WJEC dates vary by spec -see board PDFs. |
| Spanish (A level) | Thu 4 Jun (AM) (Paper 1), Fri 12 Jun (PM) (Paper 2). | - |
| German (A level) | Mon 9 Jun (AM) (Paper 2); Paper 1 sits in May-see subject index. | - |
Further Mathematics
| Board | Paper 1 | Paper 2 | Paper 3 |
| AQA | Thu 21 May (PM) | Fri 5 Jun (PM) | Fri 12 Jun (PM) |
| Pearson Edexcel | Thu 14 May (PM) | Thu 21 May (PM) | Options window 5–22 Jun (PM) |
| OCR | Thu 14 May (PM) | Thu 21 May (PM) | Fri 5 Jun / Tue 16 Jun (PM) (by option) |
| WJEC/Eduqas | See board timetable | See board timetable | See board timetable |
Sociology
| Board | Paper 1 | Paper 2 | Paper 3 |
| AQA | Mon 18 May (AM) | Wed 3 Jun (AM) | Fri 12 Jun (PM) |
| OCR | Mon 18 May (AM) | Wed 3 Jun (AM) | Fri 12 Jun (PM) |
| WJEC/Eduqas | See board timetable | See board timetable | See board timetable |
Politics (Government and Politics)
| Board | Paper 1 | Paper 2 | Paper 3 |
| AQA | Thu 21 May (AM) | Mon 8 Jun (AM) | Tue 16 Jun (PM) |
| Pearson Edexcel | Thu 21 May (AM) | Mon 8 Jun (AM) | Tue 16 Jun (PM) |
| OCR | See board timetable | See board timetable | See board timetable |
| WJEC/Eduqas | See board timetable | See board timetable | See board timetable |
Religious Studies
| Board | Paper 1 | Paper 2 | Paper 3 |
| AQA | Wed 3 Jun (AM) | Tue 9 Jun (PM) | - |
| Pearson Edexcel | Thu 4 Jun (AM) | Tue 9 Jun (AM) | Mon 15 Jun (PM) |
| OCR | See board timetable | See board timetable | See board timetable |
| WJEC/Eduqas | See board timetable | See board timetable | See board timetable |
Law
| Board | Paper 1 | Paper 2 | Paper 3 |
| AQA | Thu 21 May (PM) | Mon 1 Jun (PM) | Tue 9 Jun (AM) |
| OCR | Thu 21 May (PM) | Mon 1 Jun (PM) | Tue 9 Jun (AM) |
| Pearson Edexcel | - | - | - |
| WJEC/Eduqas | See board timetable | See board timetable | See board timetable |
Art and Design
| Board | Written | NEA / ESA | Notes |
| AQA | - | Portfolio submit by 31 May; Externally Set Assignment window | No written exams; centre-scheduled ESA hours |
| OCR | - | Centre-scheduled components | |
| Pearson Edexcel | - | Centre-scheduled components | |
| WJEC/Eduqas | - | Centre-scheduled components |
Drama and Theatre
| Board | Paper 1 / Written | Paper 2 | Paper 3 / Practicals |
| AQA | Thu 21 May (AM) | - | NEA (centre assessed) |
| Pearson Edexcel | Thu 21 May (AM) | - | Components scheduled by centre |
| OCR | Thu 21 May (AM) | Thu 4 Jun (AM) | Practical components by centre |
Film Studies
| Board | Paper 1 | Paper 2 | Notes |
| OCR | Fri 22 May (AM) | Tue 2 Jun (AM) | Written components; NEA separate |
| WJEC/Eduqas | See board timetable | See board timetable | |
| AQA | - | - | Not offered at A level |
| Pearson Edexcel | - | - | Not offered at GCE (UK) |
Design and Technology
| Board | Paper 1 / Written | Paper 2 | NEA |
| AQA | Fri 22 May (AM) | Wed 10 Jun (AM) | Submit by 15 May |
| Pearson Edexcel | Fri 22 May (AM) | - | Centre assessed |
| OCR | Fri 22 May (AM) | Wed 10 Jun (AM) | Centre assessed |
| WJEC/Eduqas | See board timetable | See board timetable |
Music
| Board | Appraising (written) | Other components | Notes |
| AQA | Mon 8 Jun (PM) | Performance & Composition NEA | |
| Pearson Edexcel | Mon 8 Jun (PM) | Performance & Composition NEA | |
| OCR | Mon 8 Jun (PM) | Performance & Composition NEA | |
| WJEC/Eduqas | See board timetable | NEA |
AS Level exam timetables
AS papers share the national exam window with A Levels. The exams will take place between Monday 11 May to Tuesday 23 June 2026. The national contingency day is Wednesday 24 June 2026. Morning and afternoon start times for exam centres will be at 9:00 and 13:30 respectively. Make sure to keep the whole day free.
AS papers normally fall slightly earlier than their A Level components, e.g. AS Level Maths will be before A Level Maths in the exam window. The exact dates differ according to the subject and board. Always check the exam dates for your board and the specifications.
AS Maths
| Board | Paper 1 | Paper 2 |
| AQA | Thu 14 May (PM) | Fri 22 May (PM) |
| OCR (Mathematics A) | Thu 14 May (PM) | Fri 22 May (PM) |
| WJEC/Eduqas | See June 2026 timetable (routes vary) | |
| Pearson Edexcel | Thu 14 May (PM) | Fri 22 May (PM) |
AS Biology
| Board | Paper 1 | Paper 2 |
| AQA | Mon 11 May (AM) | Thu 21 May (AM) |
| OCR A / OCR B | Mon 11 May (AM) | Thu 21 May (AM) |
| WJEC/Eduqas | See June 2026 timetable |
AS Chemistry
| Board | Paper 1 | Paper 2 |
| AQA | Tue 12 May (AM) | Mon 19 May (AM) |
| OCR A | Tue 12 May (AM) | Tue 19 May (AM) |
| WJEC/Eduqas | See June 2026 timetable |
AS Physics
| Board | Paper 1 | Paper 2 |
| AQA | Wed 13 May (AM) | Wed 20 May (PM) |
| OCR A / OCR B | Wed 13 May (AM) | Wed 20 May (PM) |
| WJEC/Eduqas | See June 2026 timetable |
AS English Literature
| Board | Paper 1 | Paper 2 |
| AQA Literature A | Thu 14 May (AM) | Fri 22 May (AM) |
| AQA Literature B | Thu 14 May (AM) | Fri 22 May (AM) |
| OCR | Thu 14 May (AM) | Fri 22 May (AM) |
AS English Language
| Board | Paper 1 | Paper 2 |
| AQA | Mon 11 May (AM) | Mon 18 May (AM) |
| OCR | Mon 11 May (AM) | Mon 18 May (AM). (Components vary by spec; check PDF for labels) |
| WJEC/Eduqas | See June 2026 timetable. |
Popular AS Level subjects
AS Psychology
| Board | Paper 1 | Paper 2 |
| AQA | Mon 11 May (PM) | Mon 19 May (PM) |
| OCR | Mon 11 May (PM) | Tue 19 May (PM) |
| WJEC/Eduqas | See June 2026 timetable |
AS Economics
| Board | Paper 1 | Paper 2 |
| AQA | Tue 12 May (AM) | Mon 18 May (AM) |
| OCR | Tue 12 May (AM) | Mon 18 May (AM) |
| WJEC/Eduqas | See June 2026 timetable |
AS Business
| Board | Paper 1 | Paper 2 |
| AQA (final AS sitting) | Fri 15 May (AM) | Thu 21 May (PM) |
| OCR | Fri 15 May (AM) | Thu 21 May (PM) |
| WJEC/Eduqas | See June 2026 timetable |
AS Geography
| Board | Paper 1 | Paper 2 |
| AQA | Tue 12 May (PM) | Wed 20 May (AM) |
| OCR | Tue 12 May (PM) | Wed 20 May (AM) |
| WJEC/Eduqas | See June 2026 timetable |
AS History
| Board | Paper 1 | Paper 2 | |
| AQA | Wed 13 May (PM) | Second unit varies by option set. (Most centres: Mon 18 May PM) | |
| OCR | Option-grouped units across 13–18 May. (Confirm your route in OCR PDF) | ||
| WJEC/Eduqas | See June 2026 timetable |
AS Computer Science
| Board | Paper 1 | Paper 2 |
| AQA | Tue 12 May (PM) (on-screen) | Mon 18 May (PM) |
| OCR | Tue 12 May (PM) | Mon 18 May (PM) |
| WJEC/Eduqas | See June 2026 timetable |
AS Further Maths
| Board | Paper 1 | Paper 2 |
| AQA | Mon 11 May (PM) | Fri 15 May (PM) (choose two options: Discrete/Mechanics/Statistics) |
| OCR (H235 / MEI H635) | Options fall on Fri 15 May, Tue 19 May, Thu 21 May (spec/option dependent - confirm your route) | |
| WJEC/Eduqas | See June 2026 timetable |
AS Modern Languages
The speaking tests for languages are centre-scheduled within the exam board window.
| Language (AQA) | Paper 1 | Paper 2 |
| French | Fri 15 May (AM) | Thu 21 May (AM) |
| German | Wed 13 May (AM) | Mon 19 May (AM) |
| Spanish | Mon 11 May (AM) | Mon 18 May (AM). |
AS Sociology
| Board | Paper 1 | Paper 2 |
| AQA (7191) | Tue 12 May (AM) | Tue 19 May (AM) |
| OCR (H180) | Tue 12 May (AM) | Tue 19 May (AM) |
| Pearson Edexcel | Not offered at AS (A level only) |
AS Politics
| Board | Paper 1 | Paper 2 |
| Pearson Edexcel (8PL0) | Wed 13 May (AM) | Thu 21 May (AM) |
| AQA | Not offered at AS (A level only) | |
| OCR | Not offered |
AS Religious Studies
| Board | Paper 1 | Paper 2 |
| AQA (7061) | Fri 15 May (AM) | Thu 21 May (AM) |
| OCR (H173) | Fri 15 May (AM) | Thu 21 May (AM) (plus "Developments in …" units on Mon 1 Jun PM for specific traditions) |
| Pearson Edexcel (8RS0) | Thu 21 May (AM) | Mon 1 Jun (PM) |
AS Law
| Board | Paper 1 | Paper 2 |
| OCR (H018) | Fri 15 May (PM) | Fri 22 May (AM) |
| AQA | Not offered at AS (A level only) | |
| Pearson Edexcel | Not offered |
AS Art and Design
| Board | Written/Exam Component | Notes |
| AQA / OCR / WJEC/Eduqas | Centre-scheduled practical/ESA windows | Dates are centre-arranged within board windows; check your entry for exact scheduling |
| Pearson Edexcel | Centre-scheduled practical/ESA windows |
AS Drama and Theatre
| Board | Paper 1 | Paper 2 |
| OCR (H059) | Mon 11 May (AM) | Second component via NEA / external visit windows |
| AQA | Not offered at AS (written listed at A level only) | |
| Pearson Edexcel | A level only (AS availability varies by centre) |
AS Film Studies
| Board | Paper 1 | Paper 2 |
| OCR (H010) | Wed 13 May (PM) | Single written paper at AS (NEA at A level only) |
| WJEC/Eduqas | AS components in May–June (see timetable) | |
| Pearson Edexcel | Not offered |
AS Design and Technology
| Board | Paper 1 | Paper 2 |
| OCR / WJEC/Eduqas | AS availability varies by specification; check final timetable | |
| AQA | A level papers listed; AS routes vary by centre | |
| Pearson Edexcel | A level papers listed; limited AS routes |
AS Music
| Board | Written/Appraising |
| OCR (H143/03) | Wed 13 May (PM) |
| AQA / Pearson Edexcel | Written appraising is mainly at A level; AS availability varies by centre/spec |
AS PE (Physical Education)
| Board | Paper 1 | Paper 2 |
| OCR (H155) | Tue 12 May (AM) | Tue 19 May (AM) |
| AQA | - | - |
| Pearson Edexcel | - | - |
| WJEC/Eduqas | See board timetable | See board timetable |
AS Media Studies
| Board | Paper 1 | Paper 2 |
| OCR (H009) | Tue 12 May (PM) | - |
| AQA | - | - |
| Pearson Edexcel | - | - |
| WJEC/Eduqas | See board timetable | See board timetable |
Exam board timetable link
- AQA - View the May/June 2026 exam timetable for AQA
- Pearson Edexcel - Download the GCE Summer 2026 Examination Timetable for Pearson Edexcel
- OCR - View the key dates and timetables for OCR 2025-26
- WJEC / Eduqas - Download the final 2026 exam timetable for WJEC and Eduqas, confirming Wednesday 24 June as the contingency day
- Pearson International A Levels (IAL) - Download the Pearson summer 2026 exam dates for international centres
