What Date Are GCSE Resits?

What date are GCSE resits? GCSE resits take place in two main exam periods: May/June for all subjects, and November for English and maths only.

What are the GCSE Resit Exam Periods?

Summer Exam Period

• Any GCSE subject can be taken
• You can sit the exam as your first attempt
• You can sit the exam as a resit attempt

November Exam Period

• GCSE English Language
• GCSE maths
• You can only sit the exam as a resit attempt

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When Will My GCSE Resit Be?

Exact resit dates vary each year and are set by the exam boards themselves.

Resit dates may differ between each exam board.

You should check your exam board’s website for your specific resit date.

How Do I Book a GCSE Resit?

You can either book your GCSE resit yourself or book through a provider, like Pass GCSE.

Booking Yourself

• You will need to find exam centres for private candidates.
• It will also be your responsibility to contact these exam centres directly.
• Centres may add extra administration fees – sometimes more than £100.

Booking Through Pass GCSE

• They will take care of the full registration process for you.
• You will not need to contact any exam centres yourself.
• No hidden administration charges.

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Step-by-step: Booking Your GCSE Resit

1. Choose your subject and decide which exam period works best.

2. Book online through Pass GCSE or contact a local exam centre.

3. Receive your timetable once your booking is confirmed.

4. Revise and prepare using past papers or online courses.

5. Sit your exam on the set date.

6. Get your results on GCSE results day.

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GCSE Resit Dates FAQs

Are GCSE resit dates the same every year?

No, they vary by exam board, but will always be in the May/June and November windows.

Can I choose the date of my resit?

No, the exam boards set fixed dates for each paper. You can choose whether you would like to sit your resit in Summer or November.

When will I get my results?

Summer results are released in August, and November results in January.

Can I sit a GCSE resit at home?

No, all GCSEs must be taken in person at an exam centre.

What month are GCSE resits?

Exams are held in May & June for all GCSE subjects, and then again in November for maths and English resits only.

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