IGCSE Exam Dates 2024 (2024)

When do IGCSE exams 2024 start?

IGCSE exams in 2024 start on Monday, 29 April and finish on Friday, 14 June.

These are the latest exam dates established by each IGCSE exam board. However, please note that these dates may be subject to change as the exam period approaches. Consequently, students should utilise these dates as a general reference.

Keep in mind that non-exam assessments, including modern foreign language speaking tests and practical science experiments, might be scheduled prior to this period, as individual schools determine these dates.

When are the IGCSE Maths exams in 2024?

IGCSE Maths exam dates 2024

CIE IGCSE Maths Core Paper 1

02 May 2024

CIE IGCSE Maths Extended Paper 2

02 May 2024

CIE IGCSE Maths Core Paper 3

07 May 2024

CIE IGCSE Maths Extended Paper 4

07 May 2024

CIE IGCSE Additional Mathematics

09 May 2024

Edexcel IGCSE Maths A Paper 1F

16 May 2024

Edexcel IGCSE Maths A Paper 1H

16 May 2024

Edexcel IGCSE Further Pure Maths Paper 1

21 May 2024

Edexcel IGCSE Maths A Paper 2F

03 June 2024

Edexcel IGCSE Maths A Paper 2H

03 June 2024

Edexcel IGCSE Further Pure Maths Paper 2

07 June 2024

When are the IGCSE Biology exams in 2024?

IGCSE Biology exam dates 2024

CIE IGCSE Biology Core

02 May 2024

CIE IGCSE Biology Extended

02 May 2024

CIE IGCSE Biology(Practical)

07 May 2024

CIE IGCSE Biology(Alternative to practical)

07 May 2024

CIE IGCSE Biology Multiple Choice Core

13 June 2024

CIE IGCSE Biology Multiple Choice Extended

13 June 2024

Edexcel IGCSE Biology Paper 1B

10 May 2024

Edexcel IGCSE Biology Double Science

10 May 2024

Edexcel IGCSE Biology Paper 2B

07 June 2024

Oxford AQA IGCSE Biology Paper 1

20 May 2024

Oxford AQA IGCSE Biology Paper 2

04 June 2024

When are the IGCSE Chemistry exams in 2024?

IGCSE Chemistry exam dates 2024

CIE IGCSE Chemistry Core

29 April 2024

CIE IGCSE Chemistry Extended

29 April 2024

CIE IGCSE Chemistry(Practical)

14 May 2024

CIE IGCSE Chemistry(Alternative to practical)

14 May 2024

CIE IGCSE Chemistry Multiple Choice Core

11 June 2024

CIE IGCSE Chemistry Multiple Choice Extended

11 June 2024

Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry Paper 1C

17 May 2024

Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry Double Science

17 May 2024

Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry Paper 2C

11 June 2024

Oxford AQA IGCSE Chemistry Paper 1

13 May 2024

Oxford AQA IGCSE Chemistry Paper 2

28 May 2024

Oxford AQA IGCSE Combined Science Chemistry Core

28 May 2024

Oxford AQA IGCSE Combined Science Chemistry Extension

28 May 2024

When are the IGCSE Physics exams in 2024?

IGCSE Physics exam dates 2024

CIE IGCSE Physics Core

10 May 2024

CIE IGCSE Physics Extended

10 May 2024

CIE IGCSE Physics(Practical)

16 May 2024

CIE IGCSE Physics(Alternative to practical)

16 May 2024

CIE IGCSE Physics Multiple Choice Core

05 June 2024

CIE IGCSE Physics Multiple Choice Extended

05 June 2024

Edexcel IGCSE Physics Paper 1P

22 May 2024

Edexcel IGCSE Physics Double Science

22 May 2024

Edexcel IGCSE Physics Paper 2P

14 June 2024

When are the IGCSE English Language exams in 2024?

IGCSE English Language exam dates 2024

CIE IGCSE English Language Paper 1

08 May 2024

CIE IGCSE English Language Paper 2

13 May 2024

When are the IGCSE English Literature exams in 2024?

IGCSE English Literature exam dates 2024

CIE IGCSE English Literature Paper 1

13 May 2024

CIE IGCSE English Literature Paper 2

15 May 2024

CIE IGCSE English Literature Paper 3

15 May 2024

CIE IGCSE English Literature Paper 4

15 May 2024

When are the IGCSE Business Studies exams in 2024?

IGCSE Business Studies exam dates 2024

CIE IGCSE Business Studies Paper 1

17 May 2024

CIE IGCSE Business Studies Paper 2

21 May 2024

Edexcel IGCSE Business Paper 1

13 May 2024

Edexcel IGCSE Business Paper 2

03 June 2024

When are the IGCSE Computer Science exams in 2024?

IGCSE Computer Science exam dates 2024

CIE IGCSE ICT

08 May 2024

CIE IGCSE Computer Science Paper 1

15 May 2024

CIE IGCSE Computer Science Paper 2

20 May 2024

When are the IGCSE Economics exams in 2024?

IGCSE Economics exam dates 2024

CIE IGCSE Economics

24 May 2024

CIE IGCSE Economics Multiple choice

06 June 2024

When are the IGCSE Geography exams in 2024?

IGCSE Geography exam dates 2024

CIE IGCSE Geography Paper 1

03 May 2024

CIE IGCSE Geography Paper 2

16 May 2024

CIE IGCSE Geography Paper 4

21 May 2024

Edexcel IGCSE Geography Paper 1

17 May 2024

Edexcel IGCSE Geography Paper 2

05 June 2024

When are the IGCSE History exams in 2024?

IGCSE History exam dates 2024

CIE IGCSE History Paper 1

10 May 2024

CIE IGCSE History Paper 2

14 May 2024

CIE IGCSE History Paper 4

20 May 2024

When are the CIE IGCSE exams 2024?

View the CIE IGCSE exam timetable 2024 to find out the dates of all of your CIE exams.

When are the Edexcel IGCSE exams 2024?

Move across to the Edexcel IGCSE exam timetable 2024 to see the dates of all Edexcel exams.

When are the Oxford AQA IGCSE exams 2024?

Go to Oxford AQA IGCSE exam timetable 2024 to see all the Oxford AQA exam dates.

IGCSE Exams FAQs

How often are the IGCSE Exams?

The IGCSE exams run every year in the summer for all subjects and all exam boards. There is also an autumn exam set for some subjects. For some exam boards the autumn exams are in October, for others it’s November. If you are wanting to sit exams in the autumn, then you need to check your exam board information for details. There may also be extra dates available in some countries.

Exam Boards:

Can I take IGCSE exams in January?

2023 was the final year for the January exam set. These dates have now been moved to October or November from 2024 depending on the exam board. Only select subjects have this autumn exam set available, so if you are considering sitting your exams in the autumn rather than the summer, you need to check the details with your exam board.

How many months does it take to prepare for IGCSE?

IGCSE courses are 360 hours of teaching time. In school this is studied over two or three years. For this reason it is important to begin revision as soon as possible. Ideally, you would continually revise past topics as you study for the full length of the course.

Some of the benefits of revising in this way are that:

  • Continuous revision keeps past topics fresh in your mind as you move on to learning other topics

  • Repeated exposure to topics over time is the best way to improve recall, ensuring the greatest chance of success in the exams

  • Familiarity with past topics helps you build on your prior understanding with no gaps in your knowledge which helps you learn more quickly, and makes you less likely to form misconceptions

In reality, not many of us are this organised or this motivated. And the demands increase in difficulty and volume as you move through the courses, so trying to balance learning and revision for all your subjects can get overwhelming, especially in the final year.

The key is to start revising as early as you possibly can, even if it is just for a small amount of time each week. Revisit topics as many times as you can over the time you have available. A great way to assess where you need to direct your revision is to keep a checklist of the topics in each subject and use a traffic light system (red, amber, green) to assess your level of confidence in each topic. Focus on the topics you are least confident in as the priority, particularly if your timeline for revision is short.

How long are the IGCSE exams?

The IGCSE exams tend to be between one and half hours to two hours depending on the subject. Some exams like speaking and listening will be shorter, and some like practical science exams will be longer.

What are administrative zones for IGCSE exams?

Each IGCSE exam must be sat at the same time for all students across the world. This is to ensure that no exam papers or questions get leaked so that no one gains an unfair advantage. To ensure this is the case, exam boards designate countries into administrative zones. The papers for each zone will be different and all students within that zone will sit the paper at exactly the same time on the same day.

If there are clashes with other exams, then students may be asked to sit examinations back to back so that students are supervised at all times and the papers can be sat slightly out of the exact administration window.

To find out which zone you are in, you need to check with your exam board:

  • CIE have 8 zones

  • Edexcel have R (regional) versions of each paper which is equivalent to 2 zones

  • Oxford AQA don't really have zones as such, they require all candidates to begin their exams at a local time equivalent to 8 am UK time

More IGCSE Exam resources

  • Memory Techniques For More Effective Revision

  • Learning Styles

  • How to Maximise Success in IGCSE Maths

  • What is the difference between IGCSE and GCSE?

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