Key dates for running exams
| April |
17 |
Component exemption applications deadline |
| 19 |
Direct opens to submit candidates’ details for approved COVID-19 exemptions |
| Start of timetabled exam series |
| 30 |
Direct closes to submit candidates’ details for approved COVID-19 exemptions |
| May |
19 |
Webinar: Exams Officer update (07:30 to 08:30 and 13:30 to 14:30 UTC) |
| June |
End of timetabled exam series |
| July |
14 |
Webinar: How to prepare for results release for the June 2021 series (07:30 to 08:30 and 13:30 to 14:30 UTC) |
| 21 |
Webinar: Exams Officer update (07:30 to 08:30 and 13:30 to 14:30 UTC) |
| August |
10 |
Results released for Cambridge International AS & A Level |
| 12 |
Results released for Cambridge IGCSE™ and Cambridge O Level |
Running exams - Key dates for the June 2021 series (PDF, 144KB)
Results day
All candidates will receive their results at the same time, regardless of whether they sat their exams or are receiving school-assessed grades.
To support you, we have prepared some guidance to help you prepare for and manage results day in your centre.
Results day
What was available?
We made different options available to help you run exams in June 2021.
- Guidance — This helps teachers and candidates adapt to the current circumstances. This was available to everyone; you did not need to apply.
- Adjustments — Candidates take the component in a way that is easier to manage. You needed to apply to use these by 17 April 2021.
- Exemptions — Candidates do not take a particular component but still receive an overall syllabus grade. You needed to apply to use these by 17 April 2021.
- Special consideration — We adjust a candidate’s mark to allow for adverse or unexpected circumstances. You needed to apply for this.