Everything you need to prepare for your examinations at North West Education Hub.
From checking your timetable and knowing what to bring, to examination rules, results and certificates, you’ll find the key information you need here.
Find what you need
Check examination dates, times and your Statement of Entry.
View timetable informationWhat to bring, when to arrive and how to prepare.
Read moreImportant rules every candidate must follow.
Read moreInformation for candidates requiring additional support.
View arrangementsWhat to do if you are ill, late or unable to attend.
Read moreResults days and receiving your examination results.
Read moreReviews of marking, re-checks and access to scripts.
View servicesHow and when you will receive your certificates.
Read moreOfficial examination dates
Awarding organisations publish their examination timetables and key dates online.
GCSE, AS Level and A Level
View current AQA examination timetables and key dates.
View AQA DatesOfficial examination dates
View current Cambridge OCR examination timetables and key dates.
View OCR DatesCommon timetable dates
View JCQ key dates for common examination timetable series.
View JCQ DatesYour Centre-issued examination timetable or Statement of Entry should be your primary reference. Contact our Exams Team immediately if anything appears incorrect.
Before Exam Day
Please arrive in plenty of time
Arrive 30 minutes before the Centre's stated examination start time. This allows time to register, verify your identity, complete checks, confirm seating and hear instructions.
9:00am for morning sessions and 1:30pm for afternoon sessions, unless your timetable or Centre communication says otherwise.
Remember your ID
Bring the original photographic identification required by the Centre. If you registered using the No Photo ID process, follow the identification instructions provided by the Centre.
Tell our Exams Team before the examination if your booking name and identification do not match.
Your exam-day essentials
Use a transparent pencil case where possible and bring only permitted equipment.
Unauthorised items
Possession of unauthorised items can result in sanctions.
Once you enter the room
Do not communicate, share equipment, access unauthorised material or disrupt others.
Please read this
All candidates must understand the examination regulations that apply to written exams, on-screen tests, coursework, non-examination assessments, social media and Artificial Intelligence.
Cheating, unauthorised materials or devices, communicating with another candidate, impersonation, disruptive behaviour or failing to follow instructions may be reported to the awarding organisation and can lead to loss of marks or disqualification.
Follow the invigilator's instructions and never take anything into the examination room unless you know it is permitted.
When plans change
Approved arrangements may include extra time, rest breaks, a word processor, reader, scribe, prompter, modified papers or other adjustments.
If an approved arrangement is not in place correctly.
Contact us as soon as possible. Report to Centre staff on arrival and do not enter the examination room without permission.
Depending on how late you arrive, there may be restrictions on whether your script can be accepted.
Contact Exams TeamIf illness or an emergency may prevent attendance, contact our Exams Team as soon as possible. Do not simply fail to attend.
Special consideration is decided by the awarding organisation and is not automatically granted.
Contact Exams TeamIf you become unwell or believe something has significantly affected your performance, raise your hand and tell an invigilator immediately.
Do not leave the room without permission.
Stop writing when instructed, follow the invigilator, remain silent and do not use your phone or discuss the examination.
You remain under examination conditions until told otherwise.
If two examinations appear at the same time, contact our Exams Team immediately. Do not make your own arrangements or choose which exam to attend.
Contact Exams TeamGCSE, AS Level and A Level Science candidates may have additional practical requirements. A Level Biology, Chemistry and Physics candidates may also need to provide information about their Practical Endorsement.
Science PracticalsAfter your examinations
Receiving your results
Results are released on nationally published results dates. We will contact candidates before results day to explain how and when results will be available.
Contact our Exams Team promptly.
AS & A Level results
GCSE results
Dates remain subject to the latest JCQ and awarding organisation information.
Want us to check a result?
Services can include clerical re-checks, reviews of marking, priority reviews and access to scripts.
Candidate consent and strict deadlines apply.
Your final qualification certificate
We will contact you when certificates are available and explain collection or delivery arrangements. Keep certificates safe.
Tell us if your address, email, telephone number or name changes.
