Dates and timetables
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Find out when exams are, when results are out, and when to submit non-exam assessment and coursework along with other key dates.
Key dates
Download an annual calendar or use our key dates search to look up all exams and results dates, plus deadlines for entries, access arrangements and post-results.
Key dates for all other awarding organisations are available from their own websites.
Non-exam assessment deadlines
Use our deadline finder to see when you need to submit non-exam assessment, coursework and controlled assessment work to us.
Early question paper dates
Use our early question paper dates finder to see when early exam materials are available for your subject.
Confirmed exam timetables
The timetables on this page are definitive. Please check back frequently to ensure you have the latest version.
| Confirmed timetable (listed by series and qualifications) | Last updated | Version control file (if applicable) |
|---|---|---|
Functional Skills, ELC, Applied General, Technical and Vocational Qualifications, Projects | 4 September 2020 | January 2021 version control |
Functional Skills | 16 March 2020 | March 2021 version control |
May/June 2021 AS and A-level exam timetable A-level, AS, Level 3 Certificates, Functional Skills, Applied General and TVQ | 16 November 2020 | |
May/June 2021 GCSE exam timetable GCSE, AQA Certificate, ELC, FCSE, Projects and L1/L2 Awards | 17 December 2020 | May/June 2021 version control |
GCSE, Functional Skills and Level 3 Extended Project | 9 December 2020 | |
Functional Skills, ELC, Applied General, Technical and Vocational Qualifications | 9 December 2020 | |
Functional Skills | 9 December 2020 |