At a glance
- Jan 2027 International GCSE
- No series scheduled
- Winter International GCSE
- 27 Oct to 19 Nov 2026
- Nov 2026 results
- 21 January 2027
- IAL January 2027
- 8 to 25 January 2027
- IAL Jan 2027 entry deadline
- 16 October 2026
Why there is no January 2027 International GCSE timetable
Pearson's exam timetables page lists two International GCSE timetables for this cycle: November 2026 (final, published December 2025) and Summer 2027 (final, published May 2026). Its key dates table for international centres for 2026-27 lists International GCSE dates for November 2026 and June 2027 only. And its guidance on exam start times states that International GCSE exams are available in May/June and November each year.
So a student who expected to sit or resit an Edexcel International GCSE in January 2027 has two options: the November 2026 series, if the school entered them in time, or the May/June 2027 series. If a school or website mentions a January 2027 International GCSE sitting, ask them to show you the Pearson timetable it comes from.
November 2026 International GCSE: main papers
| Subject (code) | Paper | Date | Session |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics A (4MA1) | Paper 1F / 1H | Wed 4 November 2026 | Morning |
| Mathematics A (4MA1) | Paper 2F / 2H | Fri 6 November 2026 | Morning |
| Further Pure Mathematics (4PM1) | Papers 1 and 2 | Fri 30 October and Tue 10 November | Morning |
| Biology (4BI1) | Papers 1B and 2B | Mon 2 November and Fri 13 November | Morning |
| Chemistry (4CH1) | Papers 1C and 2C | Mon 9 November and Mon 16 November | Morning |
| Physics (4PH1) | Papers 1P and 2P | Wed 11 November and Wed 18 November | Morning |
| English Language A (4EA1) | Papers 1 and 2 | Tue 3 November and Thu 5 November | Morning |
| English Literature (4ET1) | Papers 1 and 2 | Wed 4 November and Mon 16 November | Morning |
| Economics (4EC1) | Papers 1 and 2 | Wed 11 November and Thu 19 November | Morning |
| Business (4BS1) | Papers 1 and 2 | Tue 10 November and Tue 17 November | Morning |
Source: Pearson Edexcel International GCSE November 2026 Examination Timetable (final). Pearson says November exams are mostly in the morning slot, with no R-paper version. Pearson's November start-times document puts the morning start (09:00 UK time) at 12:00 local time in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait and Bahrain, and 13:00 in the UAE and Oman. Checked 6 October 2026.
Pearson's January 2027 series: International A Level (IAL)
| Subject | Units | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | P1 (WMA11), P2 (WMA12), P3 (WMA13), P4 (WMA14) | Fri 8, Wed 13, Fri 15, Tue 19 January 2027 |
| Mathematics | S1 (WST01), M1 (WME01) | Tue 12 and Thu 14 January 2027 |
| Physics | Units 1 to 6 (WPH11 to WPH16) | Mon 11 January to Mon 25 January 2027 |
| Chemistry | Units 1 to 6 (WCH11 to WCH16) | Mon 11 January to Fri 22 January 2027 |
| Biology | Units 1 to 6 (WBI11 to WBI16) | Fri 8 January to Fri 22 January 2027 |
| Economics | Units 1 to 4 (WEC11 to WEC14) | Mon 11 January to Wed 20 January 2027 |
Source: Pearson Edexcel International A Level January 2027 final timetable. Checked 6 October 2026.
Deadlines and results for the two winter series
| Date | What happens |
|---|---|
| 12 September 2026 | International GCSE November 2026 entry deadline (passed) |
| 10 October 2026 | International GCSE November 2026: high late entry fees start |
| 16 October 2026 | IAL January 2027 entry deadline; late fees from 17 October |
| 14 November 2026 | IAL January 2027: high late entry fees start |
| 18 November 2026 | International GCSE November 2026: special consideration deadline |
| 21 January 2027 | International GCSE November 2026 results released to candidates |
| 4 March 2027 | IAL January 2027 results released to candidates |
Source: Pearson Key Dates Table International 2026-2027. Checked 6 October 2026.
What to do if you were planning on January
- If your child is entered for November 2026, check the statement of entry against the dates above: the first written papers are on 27 October.
- If you missed the November entry deadline, ask the school whether a late entry is still possible. Pearson charges higher late fees from 10 October 2026.
- Otherwise, plan for May/June 2027. Pearson's entry deadline for that series is 21 March 2027.
- If your child is on an International A Level course, the January 2027 IAL series is real and its entry deadline is 16 October 2026.
How tutoring fits the new calendar
Without a January International GCSE sitting, a student who is not ready for November has a longer run to May/June. That suits steady weekly lessons: a tutor works through the specification topics that cost the most marks, then moves to full timed papers marked against Pearson mark schemes from around March.
LiveTutor lessons are 60 minutes, one to one and online, with tutors who teach the Edexcel specification your child is entered for.
Common questions
Is there an Edexcel International GCSE exam in January 2027?
No. Pearson's 2026-27 timetables and key dates list International GCSE series in November 2026 and May/June 2027 only, and its start-times guidance says International GCSE exams are available in May/June and November each year.
When are the November 2026 International GCSE exams?
From Tuesday 27 October to Thursday 19 November 2026. Mathematics A papers are on 4 and 6 November, and the last paper, Economics Paper 2, is on 19 November.
When are November 2026 International GCSE results?
Pearson releases them to centres on 20 January 2027 and to candidates on 21 January 2027.
Does Pearson still run International A Level exams in January?
Yes. The IAL January 2027 series runs from 8 to 25 January 2027, with results to candidates on 4 March 2027. The entry deadline is 16 October 2026.
How much does Edexcel tutoring cost with LiveTutor?
$15 a lesson for every subject and level, on a weekly plan of 1 to 5 lessons a week billed monthly. The first lesson is a free trial.
Sources
Dates and figures on this page come from these official and published sources. Always confirm deadlines on the official page before acting on them.
- Pearson qualifications: exam timetables
- Pearson Edexcel International GCSE November 2026 final timetable (PDF)
- Pearson Edexcel International A Level January 2027 final timetable (PDF)
- Pearson Key Dates Table International 2026-2027 (spreadsheet)
- Pearson: international exam start times
- Pearson exam start times, International GCSE November series (PDF)