GCSE French8652
GCSE French, German and Spanish specification updates for first exams in 2026
We have made some small updates to our GCSE French (8652), German (8662) and GCSE Spanish (8692) specifications affecting first exams in summer 2026. Read the full update for more information.
May 2026
- 18 May
Non-exam assessment submission deadline for (8652/SF) June 2026 series
Schools and colleges may set their own deadlines
- 18 May
Non-exam assessment submission deadline for (8652/SH) June 2026 series
Schools and colleges may set their own deadlines
- 20 May
Exam for (8652/RH) June 2026 series
Start time: AM | Duration: 1h
- 20 May
Exam for (8652/LF) June 2026 series
Start time: AM | Duration: 35m
- 20 May
Exam for (8652/LH) June 2026 series
Start time: AM | Duration: 45m
- 20 May
Exam for (8652/RF) June 2026 series
Start time: AM | Duration: 45m
June 2026
- 4 Jun
Exam for (8652/WF) June 2026 series
Start time: PM | Duration: 1h 10m
- 4 Jun
Exam for (8652/WH) June 2026 series
Start time: PM | Duration: 1h 15m