General Qualifications Bulletin International Issue 76
Welcome to the June qualifications bulletin.
As you reach the end of the May/June exam series, I’d like to thank you for everything you’ve done to support your students this year. Your preparation and commitment makes a real difference, and we hope the exam period has gone smoothly for you and your students.
In this issue; you can tell us about your students’ experience this May/June. Your feedback helps us understand what worked well and where we can improve, so we can support you and your students more effectively next series.
Get ready for results day - make sure you can access ResultsPlus, our online results analysis tool. It gives you clear insights into your students’ performance so you can plan next steps with confidence. Set up your account now so you’re ready ahead of results day.
I know you’re already planning ahead for the next academic year, so now is a good time to explore the Pearson Professional Development Academy. You can book subject feedback events plus many other subject-specific training events tailored to your role.
Date |
Exam Series |
Description |
|---|---|---|
24 June |
June 2026
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Contingency day for GCSE and or AS/A level examinations should sustained national or local disruption arise during the June 2026 series.
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1 July |
June 2026 |
Deadline to submit special consideration requests for June 2026 series |
20 July |
October 2026 |
International A level, iPLS Basedata issued |
10 July |
November 2026 |
International GCSE Basedata issued |
12 August |
June 2026 |
Restricted release of results to centres: |
13 August |
June 2026 |
Results released to candidates: |
19 August |
June 2026 |
Restricted release of results to centres: |
20 August |
June 2026 |
Results released to candidates: |
Download a spreadsheet with all the key dates for the 2025/26 academic year
You can also take a look at our interactive Qualifications Key Dates Calendar. It can also be downloaded and syncronised seamlessly with your own personal calendar, such as MS Outlook.
Help us improve the exam experience for your students
We’re now over halfway through the May/June 2026 exam series, and we’d like your feedback on this year’s exam papers.
If your students took any exams in the May/June 2025 series, please share your experience. Your feedback helps us understand what’s working well and where we can improve, so we can give your students the best possible exam experience.
We’ll share your feedback with senior examiners and subject teams to shape future papers and improve assessments.
Please take a few minutes to complete the survey
Thank you for your support.
Get results-ready before the end of term
Results days will be here sooner than you think. Set up ResultsPlus now so you’re ready to review your students’ performance as soon as results are released.
Use ResultsPlus to understand your students’ performance
ResultsPlus gives you a clear breakdown of how your students performed in Pearson Edexcel exams and BTEC external assessments at:
- student level
- class level
- cohort level.
Watch our short video to see how you can use ResultsPlus to get quick, useful insights
Find out more and set up your ResultsPlus account before the end of term
For School Groups
ResultsPlus Group Analysis helps you see performance across all your schools in one place. You can also use it to analyse mock exam results, so it’s useful throughout the year.
Watch our short video to see how it works
If you’re part of a trust or group of schools, you’ll need a separate ResultsPlus Group Analysis account even if your school already has ResultsPlus.
Set up your ResultsPlus Group Analysis account before the end of term
The yellow label service will be in place for this summer series for centres in England to return scripts.
Please read the yellow label service guidance for exams officers on the government website
You should have received your labels (and attendance registers) for the May/June 2026 exam series by now, but if you’re missing a label, please read our support article for obtaining a replacement.
Read more about the Parcelforce yellow label service
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Build your confidence with training that fits your role
Find professional development that helps you deliver, assess and teach with confidence - whether you're new to Pearson Edexcel or building on existing experience.
Available via the Pearson Professional Development Academy, choose training that works for you. You can:
- join live online sessions or learn at your own pace
- access recordings of past events
- take part in training as an individual or with your whole centre.
Choose the training that meets your needs
We offer a range of options to support you at every stage:
- New to Pearson Edexcel - get started with confidence when delivering our qualifications for the first time.
- Exam insights - understand how students performed in the latest series and what you can take forward.
- Exam preparation - build your understanding of mark schemes and assessment, and support your students to achieve their potential.
- NEA preparation - get guidance on delivering and assessing non-examined assessment (NEA).
- Specification deep dives - focus on specific areas of the specification to strengthen your delivery.
- Networks - join live sessions to share ideas, explore strategies and connect with other centres.
Meet Clare Haviland - your English Subject Advisor
Clare is your go-to expert for all our English qualifications. Clare is here to support you with resources, training and updates that make a real difference in the classroom.
Each month, Clare sends out a newsletter packed with useful content - and if you’re not already signed up, now’s a great time to join the list.
- When can I access the assessment materials from the June 2026 exam series?
- How can I provide feedback on the June 2026 exams?
- What are the entry and submission deadlines for the November 2026 exam series?
How can I:
- get ready for delivery for the 2026-2027 academic year?
- support the reading of students starting KS3 and 4 in September?
- set up for coursework success in the 2026-2027 academic year?
- get to grips with using AI constructively in the KS3 and KS4 classroom?
- network with other GCSE teachers this summer?
- improve my A level literature students’ prose performance summer?
Free Art and Design curriculum planning events
Join our upcoming online sessions offering practical support for Art and Design curriculum planning.
Explore classroom-ready approaches to structuring your course while connecting with a wider network of teachers to share ideas and strategies. Ideal for those new to teaching, or for experienced teachers who are new to our qualifications.
Book your place:
Wednesday 1 July – International GCSE Art and Design, 09:00 – 11:00 BST
Wednesday 8 July – GCSE and A level Art and Design, 16:00 – 17:00 BST
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