Frequently Asked Questions
Summer 2025
Summer 2025 GCSE Timetables
What time do exams start?
For A Level and GCSE exams: morning exams start at 9.00am and afternoon exams start from 1.00pm. On-demand exams or vocational exams may have different start times – consult the Exam Officer.
What time do I need to arrive?
For morning exams, we recommend that you arrive at 8.30am. For afternoon exam we recommend that you arrive at 12.30pm. For all computer based exams other than General Qualifications, please arrive atleast 15 minutes before the exam start time.
What happens if I’m late for my exam?
You must contact the Centre if you believe you will be late for the exam. Candidates who arrive 30 minutes after the exam has started may not be able to sit the exam and the awarding organisation might not accept your exam paper. Candidates who arrive after their exam has finished will not be permitted to sit the exam.
For most Computer Based Tests, you will be not allowed to take exam 15 minutes after the starting time. Check with your awarding body awarding body regarding late arrivals.