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By the GoStudy.ae academic team · Updated 5 November 2026
Quick answer: Most 2027 exams for UAE students fall between late April and late June. The IB Diploma starts first (from Monday 26 April 2027), AP exams run 3–14 May, Pearson Edexcel International GCSE runs 10 May–18 June, UK GCSE and A Level run 10 May–22 June, and Pearson International A Level runs 4 May–10 June. CBSE board exams are expected in February–March 2027. A Level results come out on 12 August 2027.
UAE families follow more curricula than almost anywhere else, and every exam board publishes its timetable in a different place. This page brings the 2027 dates together, so you can plan revision, holidays and tutoring around them. We update it as boards publish new information.
| Exam | 2027 exam dates | Results | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pearson Edexcel International GCSE | 10 May – 18 June 2027 | August 2027 | Final timetable published |
| Pearson Edexcel International A Level | 4 May – 10 June 2027 | August 2027 | Final timetable published |
| Cambridge IGCSE, AS and A Level (June series) | Usually late April – mid June | Usually August | 2027 timetable not yet public |
| UK GCSE (AQA, Edexcel, OCR and others) | 10 May – 18 June 2027 | Usually the week after A Level results | Confirmed by JCQ |
| UK A Level | 10 May – 22 June 2027 (contingency day 23 June) | 12 August 2027 | Confirmed by JCQ |
| IB Diploma (May session) | From Monday 26 April 2027, into May | Usually early July (2026: 6 July) | From schedules published by IB schools |
| AP exams (College Board) | 3–7 May and 10–14 May 2027 | Usually July | Confirmed by College Board |
| SAT | 7 Nov 2026, 5 Dec 2026, 6 Mar 2027, 1 May 2027, 5 Jun 2027 | About two weeks after each test | Confirmed by College Board |
| CBSE Class 10 and 12 board exams | Expected February – March 2027 | Usually May | Date sheet not yet released |
Always confirm exact paper dates with your school's exams officer or coordinator. They depend on the subjects and papers your child is entered for.
Key dates for Dubai private schools, as reported by Khaleej Times. Abu Dhabi and other emirates follow similar dates, but check your school's own calendar.
| Event | Dates |
|---|---|
| First day of the 2026-27 year | Monday 31 August 2026 |
| Mid-term break (MoE-curriculum private schools) | 12 – 18 October 2026, back on 19 October |
| Winter break (all Dubai private schools) | 14 December 2026 – 3 January 2027, back on 4 January |
| Spring break (September-start schools) | 5 – 11 April 2027, back on 12 April |
| Last day for September-start schools | Friday 2 July 2027 |
| Last day for April-start schools (Indian, Pakistani curricula) | Between 15 and 31 March 2027 |
Ramadan is expected to fall in February and early March 2027, depending on the moon sighting. Many schools shorten the school day during Ramadan, so plan revision in shorter, more frequent sessions.
| Deadline | Date |
|---|---|
| SAT registration for 5 December 2026 | 20 November 2026 |
| SAT registration for 6 March 2027 | 19 February 2027 |
| SAT registration for 1 May 2027 | 16 April 2027 |
| SAT registration for 5 June 2027 | 21 May 2027 |
| CBSE 2027 date sheet | Expected November–December 2026 |
| IGCSE, GCSE and A Level entries | Set by your school, usually early in the new year |
Pearson Edexcel International GCSE exams run from 10 May to 18 June 2027. Cambridge has not yet published its June 2027 timetable publicly; its June series usually starts in late April or early May. Results for both usually arrive in August. See our IGCSE and GCSE tutor guide for Dubai.
UK GCSE exams run from 10 May to 18 June 2027 and A Level exams until 22 June, with 23 June kept as a contingency day. A Level results are released on 12 August 2027.
Published IB school schedules show the May 2027 session starting on Monday 26 April. Internal assessments, the Extended Essay and TOK are due to schools well before that. See our IB Diploma May 2027 guide for a month-by-month plan.
AP exams run over two weeks, 3–7 May and 10–14 May 2027. SAT dates remaining this year are 7 November and 5 December 2026, then 6 March, 1 May and 5 June 2027.
CBSE has not yet released the 2027 date sheet. UAE school principals expect board exams in February–March 2027, with the date sheet usually published in November or December. See CBSE vs British curriculum.
Pearson Edexcel International GCSE exams start on 10 May 2027. Cambridge IGCSE June 2027 exams usually start in late April or early May; your school will confirm the timetable.
UK A Level results are released on Thursday 12 August 2027.
Published school schedules show the IB May 2027 session starting on Monday 26 April 2027.
3–7 May and 10–14 May 2027.
They are expected in February–March 2027. CBSE has not yet published the date sheet.
For September-start private schools, spring break runs from 5 April 2027, with classes resuming on 12 April.
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Written by the GoStudy.ae academic team. Dates are checked against official sources and updated as boards publish new timetables.