09 Jan 2026
Cambridge has begun releasing November 2025 exam results today, recognising the achievements of more than 215,000 students worldwide and their readiness for the future. The November series saw entries of almost 500,000 for International AS & A Level, Cambridge IGCSE and O Level exams – up 4 % on November 2024.
The series is most popular with schools in the Southern Hemisphere, particularly Zimbabwe, South Africa and New Zealand, due to its alignment with the academic year. In addition, exam entry data show a continuing uptake of Cambridge international education in East Asia, with 9% growth.
Rod Smith, Group Managing Director for International Education at Cambridge, said: “Congratulations to everyone who is receiving exam results today and to all the dedicated teachers at Cambridge schools. These results – and the increased number of exam entries – remind us that, at a time of profound global change, great schools, great teachers and a clear, purposeful curriculum remain the foundations of great education that allows students to be ready not only for the future they will face, but for the one they want to create.”
Watch Rod Smith share a special message congratulating learners on their results.
STEM subjects preferred at Cambridge International AS & A Level
The November series closes out exams for 2025, during which Cambridge International Education awarded results to over one million learners globally, ranging from Cambridge Checkpoint tests in primary school through to Cambridge International AS & A Level at the end of secondary.
Results are being issued in two phases. Today, more than 98,600 students in 125 countries will receive their Cambridge International AS & A Level results. Entries for AS & A Levels are up 7% on the November 2024 series, with almost 177,000 entries made by 2848 schools.
STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) subjects continue to be the most popular at Cambridge International AS & A Level as students choose pathways with strong career prospects. Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Business are the top five subjects, with entries up in every syllabus.
“We’re in an era of rapid educational change, not least because of the integration of AI. But it’s especially at times like this that subject knowledge and skills are more vital than ever, and Cambridge International AS & A Levels deliver both,” said Rod.
Expanding our work with universities
Just as subject choices evolve, so do the university routes open to Cambridge students. Our research shows that Cambridge International AS & A Level students are considering a wider range of destinations and degrees, with a notable increase in students choosing technology degrees.
In this changing education landscape, Cambridge is strengthening its relationships with universities to develop shared understanding of students’ readiness for higher education. Our Higher Education Advisory Councils play a key role in our engagement with universities – we now have five Councils across the world – with membership drawn from top institutions. In addition, The University of Hong Kong recently appointed Kevin Ebenezer, Director, University Pathways & Progression for International Education at Cambridge, to a new Advisory Board set up to strengthen the University’s connections with exam boards and top schools globally.
With more universities globally offering courses taught in the English language, and widespread recognition of Cambridge International AS & A Levels, Cambridge learners are in a strong position for the future.
“Within our community, schools and families value the global recognition of Cambridge qualifications as a route to expanded choices and opportunities for students,” said Rod. “Together, our goal remains constant: to help students prepare not only for the future they will face, but for the one they want to create.”
Support with exam results
We offer a range of support for schools and students after results have been released. Go to our Results pages to find out more about November 2025 results release and our post-results services.
Cambridge IGCSE and O Level results will be released on 15 January.