GCE A - Level Examinations – Key Exam Dates

Students sitting for the A-Level examinations are encouraged to take note of these important dates as part of their preparation journey. Having a clear overview of the examination timeline can make planning feel more manageable and less overwhelming.

Beginning revision early gives students the space to practise consistently, strengthen their understanding of key concepts, and build in time for proper rest. This balanced approach supports both academic performance and well-being.

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GCE A level 2026 Key Exam Dates Overview

Registration for School Candidates (JC1 / JC2 / PU1 / PU2 / PU3)

From Tuesday, 7 April 2026 – Tuesday 21 April 2026

Mother Tongue / Foreign Languages Oral Examination

Date	Subject
Thursday, 16 July (PM)	CLB / MLB / TLB (Mid-Year)
Group A Wednesday, 8 July (PM) Thursday, 9 July (Full Days) Friday, 10 July (Full Days)	* H1 CL / ML / TL
Group B Monday, 13 July (PM) Tuesday, 14 July (Full Days) Wednesday, 15 July (Full Days)	* H1 CL / ML / TL
Wednesday, 23 September (PM)	CLB / MLB / TLB (Year-End)
Wednesday, 23 September – Friday, 25 September (PM sessions only)	Foreign Languages (German, French, Japanese, Spanish)

Listening Comprehension Examination

Date	Subject
Tuesday, 7 July (PM)	H1 CL / ML / TL CLB / MLB / TLB (Mid-Year)
Thursday, 5 November (AM)	CLB / MLB / TLB (Year-End)

Practical Examination

Date	Subject
Monday, 13 July – Monday, 20 July	Theatre Studies and Drama
Wednesday, 7 October (AM)	Computing
Wednesday, 14 October – Thursday, 22 October	Sciences

Key Subjects - Written Examination (Tentative)

Date	Paper	Time	Duration
3 November, Monday	General Paper (Paper 1)	0800 – 0930 h	1 h 30 min
5 November, Wednesday	General Paper (Paper 2)	0800 – 0930 h	1 h 30 min
4 November, Tuesday	H1 Mathematics Paper 1 H2 Mathematics Paper 1	0800 – 1100 h	3 h
7 November, Friday	H2 Mathematics Paper 2	0800 – 1100 h	3 h
14 November, Friday	Further Mathematics Paper 1	1430 – 1730 h	3 h
18 November, Tuesday	Further Mathematics Paper 2	1400 – 1700 h	3 h
6 November, Thursday	H2 Economics Paper 1 H1 Economics Paper 1	1400 – 1630 h 1400 - 1700 h	2 h 30 min 3 h
14 November, Friday	H2 Economics Paper 2	0800 – 1030 h	2 h 30 min
10 November, Monday	H2 Chemistry Paper 2 H1 Chemistry Paper 2	1400 – 1600 h 1400 - 1600 h	2 h
12 November, Wednesday	H2 Chemistry Paper 3	0800 - 1000 h	2 h
21 November, Friday	H2 Chemistry Paper 1 H1 Chemistry Paper 1	1430 – 1530 h	1 h
13 November, Thursday	H2 Physics Paper 2 H1 Physics Paper 2	0800 - 1000 h	2 h
17 November, Monday	H2 Physics Paper 3	1400 – 1600 h	2 h
27 November, Thursday	H2 Physics Paper 1 H1 Physics Paper 1	0800 - 0900 h	1 h
18 November, Tuesday	H2 Biology Paper 2 H1 Biology Paper 2	0800 - 1000 h	2 h
19 November, Wednesday	H2 Biology Paper 3	1400 – 1600 h	2 h
26 November, Wednesday	H2 Biology Paper 1 H1 Biology Paper 1	1400 – 1500 h	1 h

For the full list of exam dates and timings, click here.

Preparing for the A levels 2026

Early preparation and consistency is key to doing well in the A level examinations. Depending on your subject combination, you want to plan your revision according to the exam dates, and give yourself enough time to revise content, and put in the necessary practice. Get equipped with exam strategies, answering techniques and resource such as condensed notes and model answers to boost revision efficiency!

At Hess Academy, we offer JC Economics classes that give you exposure to the different types of exam questions tested. We tell you what to study, what to memorize, and provide the resources you need to excel.

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Good luck to all A level Students this year!

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