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GCSE English 2026

GCSE English Exam Dates 2026

Here are all the key dates for the upcoming GCSE English exams.

Thursday 21 May 2026 – Morning – Duration 1 hour 45 minutes

Paper 1

Learners will sit their exam at the site they study at, apart from learners from the IOT who will sit at Stratford Campus.

Learners are expected to arrive from 8:30am to their designated campus. Learners’ exam details will appear on their EBS timetable.

Friday 5 June 2026 – Morning – Duration 1 hour 45 minutes

Paper 2

Learners will sit their exam at the site they study at, apart from learners from the IOT who will sit at Stratford Campus.

Learners are expected to arrive from 8:30am to their designated campus. Learners’ exam details will appear on their EBS timetable.

Term-time Revision Drop-in Sessions

Want to complete some extra revision for your English exam? Use the links below!

Past Papers


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