GCE A Level Dates (2026): Exam Schedule & Key Deadlines

February 22, 2026
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Key takeaways

  • The 2026 A Level exam dates will be held in two periods: 2 Jun – 20 Jul for selected subjects, including various Mother Tongue oral, listening, and written exams, and 23 Sept – 27 Nov for other subjects. 
  • Key dates are highlighted below, with a full list of all exam subject dates and times neatly compiled for students to keep track of their 2026 A Level exam schedule. 
  • With a stellar track record of helping students thrive in their A Levels, Zenith Education Centre offers a reliable, engaging learning experience with personalised feedback and 24/7 support. 

The Ministry of Education (MOE) has officially released the 2026 Singapore Cambridge GCE A Level examination dates, giving students a clear overview of the upcoming exam period. 

Whether you’re a student planning your revision schedule or a parent considering additional tuition classes for your child, here are the key A Level dates to help you stay on track. 

2026 GCE A Levels Exam Timetable: Key Dates at a Glance

According to the SEAB website, the 2026 A Level exam dates will span 2 Jun – 20 Jul for selected subjects, including various Mother Tongue Language (MTL) exams, and  23 Sept – 27 Nov for the remaining MTL exams as well as other subjects1

Students enrolled in a junior college (JC) do not need to register themselves, as registration is handled by the school. Private candidates, however, will be given ample time to register their subjects and choose their exam sessions. 

Here is all the latest information on the 2026 A Level exams. 

Registration, Withdrawal, and Issuance of Entry Proof Dates

Event Date
Registration 7 April 2026 (Tuesday) – 21 April 2026 (Tuesday)
Deadline for withdrawal 1 Sept 2025
Issue of Mid-Year Exam Entry Proof 23 May 2025
Issue of Science Practical Exam Schedule At least 7 days before exams
Issue of Year-End Exam Entry Proof 1 Jul 2025
Dates of 2025 Results Release 27 Feb 2026

Oral Examination Timetable

Oral Examination Date
Mother Tongue Language (Chinese, Malay, and Tamil)* 8 July 2026 (Wednesday) – 16 July 2026 (Thursday)
Foreign Languages (e.g. French, German, Japanese, Spanish, etc.) 23 September 2026 (Wednesday) – 25 September 2026 (Friday)

*A Level candidates from junior colleges (JC) and Millennia Institute (MI) will be divided into two groups for the oral examinations. 

Listening Comprehension Timetable

Listening Comprehension Date
Mother Tongue Language (Chinese, Malay, and Tamil) 7 July 2026 (Tuesday) & 23 Oct – 5 November (Thursday)
Foreign Languages (e.g. French, German, Japanese, Spanish, etc.) 23 October 2026 (Friday) – 4 November 2026 (Wednesday)

Practical Examination Timetable

Practical Examination Date
Theatre Studies and Drama 13 July 2026 (Monday) – 20 July 2026 (Monday)
Music 28 September 2026 (Monday) – 30 September 2026 (Wednesday)
Computing 7 October (Wednesday)
Science 14 October 2026 (Wednesday) – 22 October 2026 (Thursday)

Written Examination Timetable

Written Examination Date
Mother Tongue Language (Chinese, Malay, Tamil) 2 June 2026 (Tuesday) & 26 October 2026 (Monday) – 27 October 2026 (Tuesday)
Foreign Languages (e.g. French, German, Japanese, Spanish, etc.) 30 September 2026 (Wednesday)
All Remaining GCE A Level Subjects (e.g. Math, Biology, Economics, etc.) 2 November 2026 (Monday) – 27 November 2026 (Friday)

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GCE A Level Exam Dates for All Subjects

A Level Oral Exam Dates

Date Time Subject Code Paper No. Subject Name
8/07/202614:15 onwards86552CHINESE LANGUAGE
8/07/202614:15 onwards86562MALAY LANGUAGE
8/07/202614:15 onwards86572TAMIL LANGUAGE
9/07/20268:15 onwards86552CHINESE LANGUAGE
9/07/202614:15 onwards86552CHINESE LANGUAGE
9/07/202614:15 onwards86562MALAY LANGUAGE
9/07/202614:15 onwards86572TAMIL LANGUAGE
10/07/20268:15 onwards86552CHINESE LANGUAGE
10/07/202614:30 onwards86552CHINESE LANGUAGE
10/07/202614:30 onwards86562MALAY LANGUAGE
10/07/202614:30 onwards86572TAMIL LANGUAGE
13/07/202614:15 onwards86552CHINESE LANGUAGE
13/07/202614:15 onwards86562MALAY LANGUAGE
13/07/202614:15 onwards86572TAMIL LANGUAGE
14/07/202608:15 onwards86552CHINESE LANGUAGE
14/07/202614:15 onwards86552CHINESE LANGUAGE
14/07/202614:15 onwards86562MALAY LANGUAGE
14/07/202614:15 onwards86572TAMIL LANGUAGE
15/07/202608:15 onwards86552CHINESE LANGUAGE
15/07/202614:15 onwards86552CHINESE LANGUAGE
15/07/202614:15 onwards86562MALAY LANGUAGE
15/07/202614:15 onwards86572TAMIL LANGUAGE
16/07/202614:15 onwards86113CHINESE B
16/07/202614:15 onwards86133MALAY B
16/07/202614:15 onwards86143TAMIL B
23/09/202614:15 onwards86113CHINESE B
23/09/202614:15 onwards88314FRENCH
23/09/202614:15 onwards97354FRENCH
23/09/202614:15 onwards88334GERMAN
23/09/202614:15 onwards97364GERMAN
23/09/202614:15 onwards88354JAPANESE
23/09/202614:15 onwards97374JAPANESE
23/09/202614:15 onwards95784SPANISH
23/09/202614:15 onwards86133MALAY B
23/09/202614:15 onwards86143TAMIL B
24/09/202614:15 onwards88314FRENCH
24/09/202614:15 onwards97354FRENCH
24/09/202614:15 onwards88334GERMAN
24/09/202614:15 onwards97364GERMAN
24/09/202614:15 onwards88354JAPANESE
24/09/202614:15 onwards97374JAPANESE
24/09/202614:15 onwards95784SPANISH
25/09/202614:30 onwards88314FRENCH
25/09/202614:30 onwards97354FRENCH
25/09/202614:30 onwards88334GERMAN
25/09/202614:30 onwards97364GERMAN
25/09/202614:30 onwards88354JAPANESE
25/09/202614:30 onwards97374JAPANESE
25/09/202614:30 onwards95784SPANISH

A Level Listening Exam Dates

Date Time Subject Code Paper No. Subject Name
07/07/202614:00 - 14:3086552CHINESE LANGUAGE
07/07/202614:00 - 14:3086133MALAY B
07/07/202614:00 - 14:3086143TAMIL B
07/07/202616:00 - 16:3086113CHINESE B
07/07/202616:00 - 16:3086562MALAY LANGUAGE
07/07/202616:00 - 16:3086572TAMIL LANGUAGE
23/10/202608:00 - 09:0097351FRENCH
23/10/202608:00 - 09:0097361GERMAN
23/10/202608:00 - 09:0088351JAPANESE
23/10/202608:00 - 09:0097371JAPANESE
23/10/202608:00 - 09:0095781SPANISH
02/11/202608:00 - 09:0088331GERMAN
04/11/202608:00 - 09:0088311FRENCH
05/11/202610:30 - 11:0086113CHINESE B
05/11/202610:30 - 11:0086133MALAY B
05/11/202610:30 - 11:0086143TAMIL B

A Level Practical Exam Dates

Date Time Subject Code Paper No. Subject Name
13/07/202608:00 onwards95193DAY 1: THEATRE STUDIES & DRAMA
14/07/202608:00 onwards95193DAY 2: THEATRE STUDIES & DRAMA
15/07/202608:00 onwards95193DAY 3: THEATRE STUDIES & DRAMA PRACTICAL
16/07/202608:00 onwards95193DAY 4: THEATRE STUDIES & DRAMA PRACTICAL
17/07/202608:00 onwards95193DAY 5: THEATRE STUDIES & DRAMA PRACTICAL
20/07/202608:00 onwards95193DAY 6: THEATRE STUDIES & DRAMA
28/09/202608:00 onwards97533DAY 1: H2 MUSIC
29/09/202608:00 onwards97533DAY 2: H2 MUSIC
30/09/202608:00 onwards97533DAY 3: H2 MUSIC
07/10/202608:00 - 11:0095692COMPUTING
14/10/202608:00 - 10:3097294SHIFT 1: CHEMISTRY
14/10/202608:00 - 10:3094764SHIFT 1: CHEMISTRY (REVISED)
14/10/202611:15 - 13:4597294SHIFT 2: CHEMISTRY
14/10/202611:15 - 13:4594764SHIFT 2: CHEMISTRY (REVISED)
14/10/202614:30 - 17:0097294SHIFT 3: CHEMISTRY
14/10/202614:30 - 17:0094764SHIFT 3: CHEMISTRY (REVISED)
19/10/202608:00 - 10:3097494SHIFT 1: PHYSICS
19/10/202608:00 - 10:3094784SHIFT 1: PHYSICS (REVISED)
19/10/202611:15 - 13:4597494SHIFT 2: PHYSICS
19/10/202611:15 - 13:4594784SHIFT 2: PHYSICS (REVISED)
19/10/202614:30 - 17:0097494SHIFT 3: PHYSICS
19/10/202614:30 - 17:0094784SHIFT 3: PHYSICS (REVISED)
22/10/202608:00 - 10:3097444SHIFT 1: BIOLOGY
22/10/202608:00 - 10:3094774SHIFT 1: BIOLOGY (REVISED)
22/10/202611:15 - 13:4597444SHIFT 2: BIOLOGY
22/10/202611:15 - 13:4594774SHIFT 2: BIOLOGY (REVISED)
22/10/202614:30 - 17:0097444SHIFT 3: BIOLOGY
22/10/202614:30 - 17:0094774SHIFT 3: BIOLOGY (REVISED)

A Level Written Exam Dates

Date Time Subject Code Paper No. Subject Name
02/06/202608:00 - 08:5086111CHINESE B
02/06/202608:00 - 08:5086131MALAY B
02/06/202608:00 - 08:5086141TAMIL B
02/06/202608:00 - 11:1586551CHINESE LANGUAGE
02/06/202608:00 - 11:1586561MALAY LANGUAGE
02/06/202608:00 - 11:1586571TAMIL LANGUAGE
02/06/202609:35 - 10:3586112CHINESE B
02/06/202609:35 - 10:3586132MALAY B
02/06/202609:35 - 10:3586142TAMIL B
30/09/202608:00 - 09:3088313FRENCH
30/09/202608:00 - 09:3088333GERMAN
30/09/202608:00 - 09:3088353JAPANESE
30/09/202608:00 - 10:0097353FRENCH
30/09/202608:00 - 10:0097363GERMAN
30/09/202608:00 - 10:0097373JAPANESE
30/09/202608:00 - 10:0095783SPANISH
20/10/202614:00 - 15:4581872ARABIC
26/10/202608:00 - 11:1588271BENGALI
26/10/202608:00 - 11:1586551CHINESE LANGUAGE
26/10/202608:00 - 11:1588281GUJARATI
26/10/202608:00 - 11:1588291HINDI
26/10/202608:00 - 11:1586561MALAY LANGUAGE
26/10/202608:00 - 11:1588361PANJABI
26/10/202608:00 - 11:1586571TAMIL LANGUAGE
26/10/202608:00 - 11:1588371URDU
27/10/202614:00 - 15:3081873ARABIC
02/11/202608:00 - 09:3088811GENERAL PAPER
02/11/202614:00 - 17:0093571ART (REVISED)
02/11/202614:00 - 17:0088791H1 ART
02/11/202614:00 - 17:0097501H2 ART
02/11/202614:00 - 17:00975311H2 MUSIC
02/11/202614:00 - 17:00975312H2 MUSIC
02/11/202614:00 - 17:0080591ISLAMIC THEOLOGY
02/11/202614:00 - 17:0090191ISLAMIC THEOLOGY
03/11/202608:00 - 11:0088651MATHEMATICS
03/11/202608:00 - 11:0097581MATHEMATICS
03/11/202614:00 - 17:0090192ISLAMIC THEOLOGY
03/11/202614:00 - 17:0097591KNOWLEDGE & INQUIRY
03/11/202614:00 - 17:0095191THEATRE STUDIES & DRAMA
03/11/202614:00 - 17:0095711TRANSLATION (CHINESE)
04/11/202608:00 - 09:3088812GENERAL PAPER
04/11/202614:00 - 17:0088411LITERATURE IN ENGLISH
04/11/202614:00 - 17:0095391LITERATURE IN ENGLISH
05/11/202608:00 - 09:1595751CHINESE LANGUAGE & LITERATURE
05/11/202608:00 - 09:1595761MALAY LANGUAGE & LITERATURE
05/11/202608:00 - 09:1595771TAMIL LANGUAGE & LITERATURE
05/11/202608:00 - 09:3095782SPANISH
05/11/202610:00 - 11:4595752CHINESE LANGUAGE & LITERATURE
05/11/202610:00 - 11:4595762MALAY LANGUAGE & LITERATURE
05/11/202610:00 - 11:4595772TAMIL LANGUAGE & LITERATURE
05/11/202614:00 - 16:3095701ECONOMICS
05/11/202614:00 - 16:3095701ECONOMICS
06/11/202608:00 - 11:0097582MATHEMATICS
06/11/202614:30 - 16:3097592KNOWLEDGE & INQUIRY
06/11/202614:30 - 17:3080581ISLAMIC LAW
06/11/202614:30 - 17:3090181ISLAMIC LAW
06/11/202614:30 - 17:3095712TRANSLATION (CHINESE)
10/11/202608:00 - 09:3088332GERMAN
10/11/202608:00 - 09:3097362GERMAN
10/11/202608:00 - 11:0095931PRINCIPLES OF ACCOUNTING
10/11/202614:00 - 16:0088732CHEMISTRY
10/11/202614:00 - 16:0097292CHEMISTRY
10/11/202614:00 - 16:0094762CHEMISTRY (REVISED)
11/11/202608:00 - 09:3088312FRENCH
11/11/202608:00 - 11:0095392LITERATURE IN ENGLISH
11/11/202608:00 - 11:0095393LITERATURE IN ENGLISH
11/11/202614:00 - 15:3097352FRENCH
11/11/202614:00 - 15:3088352JAPANESE
11/11/202614:00 - 15:3097372JAPANESE
11/11/202614:00 - 17:0095691COMPUTING
11/11/202614:00 - 17:0090182ISLAMIC LAW
12/11/202608:00 - 10:0097293CHEMISTRY
12/11/202608:00 - 10:0094763CHEMISTRY (REVISED)
12/11/202614:00 - 14:5086111CHINESE B
12/11/202614:00 - 14:5086131MALAY B
12/11/202614:00 - 14:5086141TAMIL B
12/11/202614:00 - 17:0095753CHINESE LANGUAGE & LITERATURE
12/11/202614:00 - 17:0095763MALAY LANGUAGE & LITERATURE
12/11/202614:00 - 17:0095773TAMIL LANGUAGE & LITERATURE
12/11/202615:35 - 16:3586112CHINESE B
12/11/202615:35 - 16:3586132MALAY B
12/11/202615:35 - 16:3586142TAMIL B
13/11/202608:00 - 10:0088672PHYSICS
13/11/202608:00 - 10:0097492PHYSICS
13/11/202608:00 - 10:0094782PHYSICS (REVISED)
13/11/202614:30 - 17:1596291CHINA STUDIES IN CHINESE
13/11/202614:30 - 17:1596281CHINA STUDIES IN ENGLISH
13/11/202614:30 - 17:3095871MANAGEMENT OF BUSINESS
16/11/202608:00 - 10:3095702ECONOMICS
16/11/202614:00 - 17:0095081ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LINGUISTICS
16/11/202614:00 - 17:0096491FURTHER MATHEMATICS
17/11/202608:00 - 11:0088381HISTORY
17/11/202608:00 - 11:0091741HISTORY
17/11/202614:00 - 16:0097493PHYSICS
17/11/202614:00 - 16:0094783PHYSICS (REVISED)
18/11/202608:00 - 10:0088762BIOLOGY
18/11/202608:00 - 10:0097442BIOLOGY
18/11/202608:00 - 10:0094772BIOLOGY (REVISED)
18/11/202614:00 - 17:0095082ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LINGUISTICS
18/11/202614:00 - 17:0096492FURTHER MATHEMATICS
19/11/202608:00 - 09:1599011CHINESE LANGUAGE & LITERATURE
19/11/202608:00 - 09:1599211MALAY LANGUAGE & LITERATURE
19/11/202608:00 - 09:1599411TAMIL LANGUAGE & LITERATURE
19/11/202608:00 - 11:0091742HISTORY
19/11/202610:00 - 11:4599012CHINESE LANGUAGE & LITERATURE
19/11/202610:00 - 11:4599212MALAY LANGUAGE & LITERATURE
19/11/202610:00 - 11:4599412TAMIL LANGUAGE & LITERATURE
19/11/202614:00 - 16:3098161BIOLOGY
20/11/202608:00 - 10:3096292CHINA STUDIES IN CHINESE
20/11/202608:00 - 10:3096282CHINA STUDIES IN ENGLISH
20/11/202608:00 - 11:0095872MANAGEMENT OF BUSINESS
20/11/202614:30 - 16:3097443BIOLOGY
20/11/202614:30 - 16:3094773BIOLOGY (REVISED)
23/11/202608:00 - 11:0088341GEOGRAPHY
23/11/202608:00 - 11:0091731GEOGRAPHY
23/11/202614:00 - 15:0088731CHEMISTRY
23/11/202614:00 - 15:0097291CHEMISTRY
23/11/202614:00 - 15:0094761CHEMISTRY (REVISED)
24/11/202608:00 - 11:0095932PRINCIPLES OF ACCOUNTING
24/11/202614:00 - 17:0098201MATHEMATICS
25/11/202608:00 - 11:0098141PHYSICS
25/11/202614:00 - 17:0091732GEOGRAPHY
26/11/202608:00 - 10:3098131CHEMISTRY
26/11/202608:00 - 11:1598091ECONOMICS
26/11/202614:00 - 15:0088761BIOLOGY
26/11/202614:00 - 15:0097441BIOLOGY
26/11/202614:00 - 15:0094771BIOLOGY (REVISED)
27/11/202608:00 - 09:0088671PHYSICS
27/11/202608:00 - 09:0097491PHYSICS
27/11/202608:00 - 09:0094781PHYSICS (REVISED)

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FAQs: A Level Examination Dates

For school candidates, is registration for A Level exams required?

No, school candidates will not need to register themselves for the A Level exams2

Private candidates, however, must register themselves via the SEAB registration page using their Singpass or by creating an account with their personal information (e.g. name, ID number, etc,)3

What are the exam timetables for A Level exams in 2026?

The exam timetable list for A Level exams in 2026 is as follows: 

  • Registration: 
    • 7 – 21 Apr (For private candidates only)
  • Oral Examination: 
    • 8 – 16 Jul for H1 Mother Tongue Language (MTL) & MTL B Syllabus mid-year assessment
    • 23 Sept for Foreign Languages & MTL B Syllabus year-end assessment
  • Listening Examination: 
    • 7 Jul for H1 MTL and MTL B Syllabus mid-year assessment
    • 5 Nov for MTL B Syllabus year-end assessment
  • Practical Examination: 
    • 13 – 20 Jul for Theatre Studies and Drama
    • 7 Oct for Computing
    • 14 – 22 Oct for Science
  • Written Examination: 
    • 2 Jun for H1 MTL and MTL B Syllabus mid-year assessment
    • 2 Nov for year-end assessment

For a full list of exam dates for each subject, check our tables above. 

How do I choose the right subject combinations for my desired course?

If you have a desired course and university in mind, check for any subject or grade requirements and choose your subject combination accordingly. You should also take into consideration your past academic performance and ability to cope with the subject workload. 

For people who are unsure about their subject choices or who wish to pursue a hybrid subject combination, you may need to seek your school's approval to ensure you comply with school guidelines. 

How do my A Level results affect university admissions in Singapore?

A Level results are one of the core considerations for university admissions in Singapore. 

Whether you’re aiming for a business course at Singapore Management University, a STEM programme at Nanyang Technological University, or a language and literature degree at the National University of Singapore, strong results can give you a distinct advantage over the rest of the applicants. 

What is IAL, and how is it different from regular A Levels?

The International Advanced Level (IAL) is a globally recognised qualification offered by the Edexcel exam board. It is similar to the Singapore Cambridge GCE A Level but is designed to be more flexible for international students or students going through the Integrated Programme (IP) route.

References

1 https://file.go.gov.sg/2026-a-level-exam-cal.pdf

2 https://file.go.gov.sg/registration-information-for-gce-a-level-school-candidates.pdf

3 https://file.go.gov.sg/registration-information-for-private-candidates.pdf

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