GCSE 2026 Entry Deadline

Examination entry deadline dates for January 2027 Series

Awarding OrganisationQual TypeEntry Deadline DateLate Fees apply fromHigh Late Fees apply fromSubject Availability
Pearson/EdexcelAll International Qualifications27th September 202628th September 20261st November 2026N/A

Examination entry deadline dates for Summer 2027 Series

Awarding OrganisationQual TypeEntry Deadline DateLate Fees apply fromHigh Late Fees apply fromSubject Availability
All BoardsAll UK & International Qualifications7th February 20278th February 20274th April 2027N/A
Pearson EdexcelJanuary Resits only13th March 202714 March 20274th April 2027N/A

Deadline for Access Arrangements

To ensure your Access Arrangements application is processed on time, please make sure that all required supporting evidence is submitted by the relevant deadline.

Autumn 2026

Including Modified Papers:

  • Cambridge: 22 June 2026

  • JCQ: 7 September 2026

Please Note:
The deadline for Remote Invigilation Access Arrangements is 19 July 2026.

January 2027

  • All Awarding Bodies: 1 November 2026

Please Note:
The deadline for Remote Invigilation Access Arrangements is 20 September 2026.

Summer 2027

Modified Papers, Remote Invigilation & Home Invigilation

  • All Awarding Bodies: 20 December 2026

All Other Access Arrangements & Supporting Evidence

  • All Awarding Bodies: 10 January 2027

Important Information

Please note that the deadlines above are the dates by which all required supporting evidence for Access Arrangements must be received by Excellent Academy Exam Centre.

Late evidence submissions cannot be processed, so we strongly recommend submitting your documentation as early as possible.

Once your exam entries have been completed, Excellent Academy Exam Centre will contact you by email if additional evidence is required for your Access Arrangements application.

If you do not receive an email from us, please check your junk or spam folder before contacting our team.

If you have any questions regarding Access Arrangements or the required supporting evidence, please contact Excellent Academy Exam Centre for assistance.