Oh, you thought you were off the hook? If you’re sitting exams in Cambridge International (CIE) or International A Levels abroad, the calendar shifts a little. CIE often starts exams earlier, sometimes in late April in 2026. For resit candidates in May/June, the dates are exactly the same as the main series—no special treatment, sorry. And if you’re doing November resits? That’s a whole other tragedy, starting around 1 October 2026.
Final, slightly ironic advice
Here’s the truth: the exact start date matters, but what matters more is knowing that it’s coming. It’s like knowing a train is leaving at 8:47 AM—you don’t need to memorize the schedule; you just need to be on the platform, phone charged, notes in hand. So, book that holiday for after 28 June 2026. Do not book it for 10 May. I’m looking at you, Sam. He booked a flight for 12 May once. Once.
So, to answer your question: plan for 11 May 2026, double-check your exam board in March, and for the love of all that is caffeinated, don’t leave your revision until the night before. You’ll thank me when you’re sipping that coffee at a normal hour, with a parking space right out front.
