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Mathematics Paper 3, Calculator

Duration: 1h 30m

Start time: 10.40

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English Literature Paper 1, Shakespeare & 19th Century Novel

Duration: 1h 45m

Start time: 10.40am

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January 2026 - Details TBC

You will be given an individual appointment date and time for your speaking exam.

The format of this exam is as follows:

The GCSE languages speaking exam is a 7-9 minute (Foundation) or 10-12 minute (Higher) assessment consisting of three parts: a role-play, a photo card discussion, and a general conversation on two themes.

Students have 12 minutes of preparation time before the exam to review the role-play and photo card materials but cannot use dictionaries or have target language on the walls. The test is conducted by the student's teacher and recorded, with the marking handled by the awarding body.

Schedule TBC

There are strict deadlines for submitting GCSE non-examined assessment (NEA) marks, with the key submission window falling in the spring. For the main June 2026 exam series, centres are typically required to submit their marks by early to mid-May. For example, AQA's provisional deadline for most GCSE subjects is 7 May 2026.

The process involves teachers marking the work, the centre conducting internal moderation to ensure consistency, and then submitting the marks online to the exam board. Following this, the board will request a sample of student work for external moderation to verify that the centre's marking aligns with national standards.

Speak to your subject teacher for more information about the internal process and deadlines for submitting your work.

Read the rules for candidates on Non-Examined Assessments.

You will be given an individual appointment date and time for your speaking exam.

The format of this exam is as follows:

The GCSE languages speaking exam is a 7-9 minute (Foundation) or 10-12 minute (Higher) assessment consisting of three parts: a role-play, a photo card discussion, and a general conversation on two themes.

Students have 12 minutes of preparation time before the exam to review the role-play and photo card materials but cannot use dictionaries or have target language on the walls. The test is conducted by the student's teacher and recorded, with the marking handled by the awarding body.

The Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ) has designated Wednesday 24 June 2026, as the contingency day for external written examinations in the UK summer series. This day will be used in the event of significant national or local disruption that prevents scheduled exams from taking place. Students must remain available for examinations until 24 June 2026, regardless of their individual timetable dates.

Results can be collected between 9am and 12pm in The Cullum Centre (Nevill Campus).

We recommend that students attend to receive support from experienced and knowledgeable staff.

If you are unable to attend you can request your results be sent via email.

1. Familiarise yourself with the key rules for written exams.
2. Test your knowledge with the My Big Year Rules Test.
3. Check you know what equipment is and isn't allowed in exams.
4. Learn about the set-up of exam rooms.
5. Understand your responsibilities around social media use in relation to exams.