GCSE November 2026 resit timetable: confirmed AQA and Pearson Edexcel dates

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AQA GCSE November 2026 timetable

AQA's confirmed November 2026 timetable places both GCSE English Language papers (specification 8700) and all three GCSE Mathematics papers (specification 8300) across five morning sessions. All papers start at 9.00am.

1. Tuesday 3 November 2026, morning: GCSE English Language Paper 1 (AQA 8700/1), 1 hour 45 minutes.
2. Wednesday 4 November 2026, morning: GCSE Mathematics Paper 1, non-calculator (AQA 8300/1F and 8300/1H), 1 hour 30 minutes.
3. Thursday 5 November 2026, morning: GCSE English Language Paper 2 (AQA 8700/2), 1 hour 45 minutes.
4. Friday 6 November 2026, morning: GCSE Mathematics Paper 2, calculator (AQA 8300/2F and 8300/2H), 1 hour 30 minutes.
5. Monday 9 November 2026, morning: GCSE Mathematics Paper 3, calculator (AQA 8300/3F and 8300/3H), 1 hour 30 minutes.

AQA English Language non-exam assessment (spoken language endorsement) must be submitted by 5 November 2026.

Wondering how many pass? Our GCSE resit pass rates 2026 page has the figures by age.

Pearson Edexcel and OCR GCSE November 2026 timetable

Pearson Edexcel and OCR sit their GCSE English Language and Mathematics papers on the same JCQ common timetable as AQA. This means candidates entering with any of the three awarding bodies sit their papers on identical dates, in the morning session, with matching paper durations.

Who is eligible for GCSE November 2026 resits?

GCSE subjects in the autumn series are only available to candidates who are aged 16 or over on 31 August 2026. This eligibility rule is set by AQA, Pearson Edexcel and OCR to align the November series with post-16 resit purposes. Adult learners and private candidates who meet the age requirement are eligible on the same basis as school and college candidates.

How to enter for GCSE November 2026 as a private candidate

Private candidates enter through an approved GCSE examination centre before 4 October 2026. Contact the centre directly, confirm they accept private candidates for the November series, complete the entry paperwork, and pay the entry fee. Centres set their own additional charges for invigilation and administration on top of the awarding-body entry fee.

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Results day: 14 January 2027

AQA, Pearson Edexcel and OCR issue GCSE November 2026 series results on Thursday 14 January 2027. Certificates are dispatched to centres in the weeks that follow. Candidates progressing to Level 3 courses that require a GCSE grade 4 or above in English Language or Mathematics can typically start in the January or February half-term intake.

Is it too late to enter the GCSE November 2026 resits?

Yes. The JCQ entry deadline for the November 2026 series was 4 October 2026 and the final paper was sat on Monday 9 November 2026, so the next chance to sit GCSE English Language or Mathematics is the summer 2027 series. Start the GCSE Mathematics or GCSE English Language course now with a 7-day free trial and, on the +Exams plan, Lift College books your summer entry at a partner centre for you.

How Lift College supports GCSE November 2026 resit candidates

Lift College delivers GCSE English Language and GCSE Mathematics fully online. Learners get a named UK tutor, marked past papers, and an AI Study Assistant that maps every question to the AQA specification. Both courses start with a 7-day free trial, run on a monthly subscription, and can be cancelled or paused at any time. See the course page for the plan that includes your exam entry.