Programmes & Qualifications

Developing digital exams

Digital exam availability

The subjects for the initial roll out were chosen based on extensive market research and readiness, technical feasibility, and pedagogical alignment.

We are also developing digital exams that offer new possibilities for the way we assess digitally while maintaining their integrity and validity.

Expand the below to see when digital exams are going live in each subject:

Cambridge IGCSE live exams

Cambridge IGCSE live exams
Launching 2026: Early Adopter Programme only
IGCSE Accounting	0452
IGCSE Economics (component 1)	0455
IGCSE Biology	0610
IGCSE Chemistry	0620
IGCSE Physics	0625
Launching 2027
IGCSE First Language English	0500
IGCSE English Second Language	0510
Launching 2028
IGCSE Global Perspectives	0457
IGCSE English Second Language	0511
IGCSE Spanish (listening components only)	0530
Launching 2029
IGCSE Computer Science	0478
IGCSE French	0520
IGCSE Malay	0546
IGCSE Spanish (all listening and non-speaking components)	0530
Launching 2030
IGCSE Business	0264
IGCSE Economics (full qualification available digitally)	0455
IGCSE Psychology	0266
IGCSE English Literature	0475

Cambridge International AS & A Level live exams

Cambridge International AS & A Level live exams
Launching 2026: Early Adopter Programme only
AS English General Paper	8021
Launching 2027
AS US History	8101
AS US History	8102
Launching 2028
AS/AL Media Studies	9607
AS/AL Psychology	9990
AS US Government & Politics	8293
AS/AL Global Perspectives	9239
Launching 2029
AS/AL English Language	9093
AS/AL Sociology	9699
Launching 2030
AS/AL Economics	9708
AS/AL Business	9609
AS/AL English Literature	9695
AS/AL History	9489

Timeline of progress:

2023

Digital mocks launch

In January, Cambridge launched its first digital mock exams in three subjects, marking the beginning of our digital assessment journey. A total of 585 tests were sat across ten centres in eight countries.

2024

Early Adopter Programme (EAP) launch

The EAP was launched in 2024, with Cambridge selecting a group of schools to pilot digital exams. These schools provide valuable feedback to shape digital exam development and will be the first to take live digital exams in 2026. This will help make sure they are well prepared and fully supported throughout their digital exam journey.

2025

Wider adoption of
digital mocks

The digital mocks offer expanded significantly, supporting 18 Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge International AS & A Level subjects and reaching schools in over 60 countries.

Phase one

2026

Digital exams begin

Schools in the EAP will take the first digital Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge International AS Level exams. Subjects include:

Cambridge IGCSE - Accounting, Biology, Chemistry, Economics, Physics
Cambridge International AS Level - English General Paper.

Digital mock exams – progress to date (2023–2026): Since the 2023 launch, over 45,000 learners across 295 centres have taken digital mock exams.

Phase two

2027

Global launch

Digital exams become available to all schools. Subjects from Phase 1 remain available with new additions:

Cambridge IGCSE - First Language English, English as a Second Language (0510).
North American schools - US History.

Phase three

2028

Rollout continues

Subjects from Phases 1 and 2 remain available. New additions:

Cambridge IGCSE - Spanish (listening), Global Perspectives, English as a Second Language (0511).
Cambridge International AS and A Level - Media Studies, Psychology, Global Perspectives.
North American schools - US Government and Politics.

Phase four

2029

Further expansion

Subjects from previous phases remain available. New additions:

Cambridge IGCSE - Computer Science, French, Malay, Spanish.
Cambridge International AS and A Level - English Language, Sociology.

Phase five

2030

Wider availability

All previously introduced subjects remain available. New additions:

Cambridge IGCSE - Business, Economics, Psychology, English Literature.
Cambridge International AS and A Level - Business, Economics, English Literature, History.

Phase six

2033

Our vision

Our vision for 2033 - 85% of Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge International AS and A Level subjects available in both digital and paper formats*, empowering schools with greater choice and flexibility.

*Please note: Some qualifications, such as Media Studies, will include digital-only components where this enhances the assessment experience. This roadmap is subject to change.

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