The Cambridge IGCSE May/June 2026 exams for UAE students run from Thursday 23 April to Tuesday 9 June 2026. The UAE falls under Cambridge Administrative Zone 4. IGCSE results will be released on 18 August 2026. Below is the complete timetable with dates for every major subject, registration deadlines, and what to do on results day.
KEY INFORMATION AT A GLANCE
- Exam period: 23 April – 9 June 2026 (~7 weeks)
- UAE Zone: Zone 4 (lilac timetable)
- Late entries deadline: 17 April 2026
- Results day: 18 August 2026
- Remarking deadline: 20 September 2026
Key Dates & Deadlines
These are the official Cambridge International deadlines for the June 2026 exam series. All dates apply to international centres including the UAE.
| Deadline | Date |
|---|---|
| Final entries deadline | 21 February 2026 |
| Late entries deadline | 17 April 2026 |
| Forecast grades deadline | 30 April 2026 |
| Exam period | 23 April – 9 June 2026 |
| IGCSE results released | 18 August 2026 |
| Enquiries about results (remarking) | 20 September 2026 |
| Certificates despatched | Mid-October 2026 |
Timetable Overview — Subject Date Ranges
The table below shows when each subject's exams start and end. Use this to plan your revision schedule — subjects with papers spread over several weeks (like Sciences) need a different approach to those completed in one week (like Business Studies).
| Subject | First Paper | Last Paper | Papers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics (0580) | 29 Apr | 5 May | 4 |
| Additional Maths (0606) | 18 May | 26 May | 2 |
| English Language (0500) | 6 May | 15 May | 2 + speaking |
| ESL (0510/0511) | 6 May | 21 May | 2 + speaking |
| English Literature (0475) | 8 May | 11 May | 4 |
| Physics (0625) | 8 May | 3 Jun | 6 |
| Chemistry (0620) | 28 Apr | 9 Jun | 6 |
| Biology (0610) | 30 Apr | 8 Jun | 6 |
| Computer Science (0478) | 13 May | 20 May | 2 |
| Economics (0455) | 22 May | 5 Jun | 2 |
| Business Studies (0450) | 11 May | 18 May | 2 |
| Accounting (0452) | 20 May | 4 Jun | 2 |
| History (0470) | 7 May | 18 May | 3 |
| Geography (0460) | 6 May | 20 May | 3 |
| Arabic — 1st Language (0508) | 14 May | 22 May | 2 |
| French (0520) | 24 Apr | 4 Jun | 3 + speaking |
Mathematics Exam Dates
Mathematics (0580)
The most popular IGCSE subject in UAE schools. Both Core and Extended tiers sit on the same dates — your school enters you for the correct tier.
| Paper | Date | Duration | Session |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 (Core) / Paper 2 (Extended) | Wed 29 April 2026 | 1h 30m / 2h | PM |
| Paper 3 (Core) / Paper 4 (Extended) | Tue 5 May 2026 | 1h 30m / 2h | PM |
Both Maths papers are afternoon sessions. You have 6 days between Paper 1/2 and Paper 3/4 — use this gap for targeted revision on topics you found difficult in the first paper. GetYourTutors offers specialist Mathematics tutors in Dubai who can help with last-minute IGCSE revision and exam technique.
Additional Mathematics (0606)
| Paper | Date | Duration | Session |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | Mon 18 May 2026 | 2h | AM |
| Paper 2 | Tue 26 May 2026 | 2h | AM |
English Exam Dates
First Language English (0500)
| Paper | Date | Duration | Session |
|---|---|---|---|
| Speaking & Listening | 1 Mar – 26 Apr (window) | — | — |
| Paper 1 (Reading) | Wed 6 May 2026 | 2h | AM |
| Paper 2 (Directed Writing & Composition) | Fri 15 May 2026 | 2h | AM |
ESL — Speaking Endorsement (0510) / Count-in Speaking (0511)
| Paper | Date | Duration | Session |
|---|---|---|---|
| Speaking | 30 Mar – 27 Apr (window) | — | — |
| Paper 1 (Reading & Writing) | Wed 6 May 2026 | 2h | AM |
| Paper 2 (Listening) | Thu 21 May 2026 | 50m | AM |
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Science Exam Dates
All three IGCSE Sciences follow the same pattern: Theory papers (Paper 3/4) are in late April/early May, Practical/Alternative to Practical (Paper 5/6) in mid-May, and Multiple Choice papers (Paper 1/2) in the first week of June. This spread means you need to maintain revision across the full 7-week exam period.
Physics (0625)
| Paper | Date | Duration | Session |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 3 (Theory Core) / Paper 4 (Theory Extended) | Fri 8 May 2026 | 1h 15m | AM |
| Paper 5 (Practical) / Paper 6 (Alt to Practical) | Tue 19 May 2026 | 1h 15m / 1h | AM |
| Paper 1 (MC Core) / Paper 2 (MC Extended) | Wed 3 June 2026 | 45m | AM |
Chemistry (0620)
| Paper | Date | Duration | Session |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 3 (Theory Core) / Paper 4 (Theory Extended) | Tue 28 April 2026 | 1h 15m | AM |
| Paper 5 (Practical) / Paper 6 (Alt to Practical) | Thu 7 May 2026 | 1h 15m / 1h | AM |
| Paper 1 (MC Core) / Paper 2 (MC Extended) | Tue 9 June 2026 | 45m | AM |
Biology (0610)
| Paper | Date | Duration | Session |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 3 (Theory Core) / Paper 4 (Theory Extended) | Thu 30 April 2026 | 1h 15m | AM |
| Paper 5 (Practical) / Paper 6 (Alt to Practical) | Tue 12 May 2026 | 1h 15m / 1h | AM |
| Paper 1 (MC Core) / Paper 2 (MC Extended) | Mon 8 June 2026 | 45m | AM |
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Humanities & Business Exam Dates
Business Studies (0450)
| Paper | Date | Duration | Session |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 (Short Answer & Data Response) | Mon 11 May 2026 | 1h 30m | AM |
| Paper 2 (Case Study) | Mon 18 May 2026 | 1h 30m | AM |
Economics (0455)
| Paper | Date | Duration | Session |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 2 (Structured Questions) | Fri 22 May 2026 | 2h 15m | AM |
| Paper 1 (Multiple Choice) | Fri 5 June 2026 | 45m | AM |
Computer Science (0478)
| Paper | Date | Duration | Session |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 (Theory) | Wed 13 May 2026 | 1h 45m | AM |
| Paper 2 (Problem-solving & Programming) | Wed 20 May 2026 | 1h 45m | AM |
History (0470) & Geography (0460)
| Subject | Paper | Date | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| History | Paper 1 (Core) | Thu 7 May | 2h |
| History | Paper 2 (Source-based) | Fri 15 May | 1h 45m |
| History | Paper 4 (Alt to Coursework) | Mon 18 May | 1h |
| Geography | Paper 1 (Themes) | Wed 6 May | 1h 45m |
| Geography | Paper 2 (Skills) | Wed 13 May | 1h 30m |
| Geography | Paper 4 (Alt to Coursework) | Wed 20 May | 1h 30m |
Language Exam Dates
First Language Arabic (0508)
| Paper | Date | Duration | Session |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 (Reading) | Thu 14 May 2026 | 2h | PM |
| Paper 2 (Writing) | Fri 22 May 2026 | 2h | PM |
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French (0520)
| Paper | Date | Duration | Session |
|---|---|---|---|
| Speaking | 1 Mar – 30 Apr (window) | — | — |
| Paper 4 (Writing) | Fri 24 April 2026 | 1h | AM |
| Paper 2 (Reading) | Tue 5 May 2026 | 1h | AM |
| Paper 1 (Listening) | Thu 4 June 2026 | 50m | AM |
Results Day & Remarking
IGCSE Results Day: Tuesday 18 August 2026
Cambridge IGCSE and O Level results for the June 2026 series will be released on Tuesday 18 August 2026. Results are released to schools first — your school will communicate how and when you can access your grades.
What happens after results day?
- Happy with your grades? Congratulations! Your certificates will be despatched by Cambridge in mid-October 2026.
- Close to a grade boundary? You can request an Enquiry About Results (EAR) through your school. The deadline for EAR requests is 20 September 2026. This involves a re-mark of your papers by a senior examiner.
- Need to retake? The next available exam series is November 2026. Late entries close 21 September 2026 — register through your school immediately after results day if you plan to retake.
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What Should Parents Do Now?
With exams starting on 23 April, here is what parents should focus on:
- Print the timetable. Download your child's personalised timetable from their school and put it somewhere visible. The subject-specific dates above help you understand the overall flow, but your child's specific papers depend on which tier (Core/Extended) and options they are entered for.
- Create a revision schedule. Work backwards from each exam date. Science students need to plan across the full 7-week period since their papers are spread out. Use our free Learning Gaps Assessment to identify which topics need the most attention.
- Check for timetable clashes. If your child has two exams at the same time, their school needs to arrange a deviation with Cambridge. This should have been handled by now, but verify with the exams officer.
- Consider targeted tutoring. With less than 4 weeks until the first major papers, focused 1-on-1 tutoring on weak topics is more effective than trying to revise everything. Get matched with a specialist IGCSE tutor who knows the Cambridge exam format.
- Use past papers. Cambridge publishes past papers on their website. Timed practice under exam conditions is the single most effective revision strategy — our free IGCSE Maths worksheets include exam-style questions with worked answers.
SOURCES
- Cambridge International — Zone 4 Timetable June 2026 (PDF 745759, Version 1, October 2025)
- Cambridge International — Key Dates for June 2026 Series (PDF 746005)
Last verified: March 2026. Dates may be subject to change — always verify with your school or Cambridge International directly.