All applications for special consideration must be made within seven days of the last examination of the series.
Please click each series to expand and view deadlines:
October 2026 Series
| Qualification | Description | Date | | International A Level (IAL) | Deadline to submit special consideration requests | 8 November 2026 |
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November 2026 Series
| Qualification | Description | Date | | GCSE English Language and Mathematics | First date for submitting special consideration requests to awarding bodies – GCSE English Language, Mathematics | 2 November 2026 | | International GCSE | Deadline to submit special consideration requests | 18 November 2026 | | GCSE English Language and Mathematics | Final date for submitting special consideration requests to awarding bodies – GCSE English Language, Mathematics | 18 November 2026 |
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January 2027 Series
| Qualification | Description | Date | | International Advanced Level (IAL), Edexcel Award, Project qualifications | Deadline to submit special consideration requests | 31 January 2027 | | BTEC Tech Awards (from 2022), BTEC Nationals, BTEC First | Deadline to submit special consideration requests | 28 January 2027 |
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February 2027 Series
| Qualification | Description | Date | | BTEC First, BTEC Technicals | Deadline to submit special consideration requests | To be confirmed |
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June 2027 Series
| Qualification | Description | Date | | International GCSE, GCSE, International A level (IAL), AS/A level, AEA, PLSC, iPrimary and iLowerSecondary, Mathematics in Context, Level 2 Extended Mathematics Certificate, BTEC Nationals (including 2025 AAQ), BTEC First, BTEC Technicals, BTEC Tech Awards (from 2022) | Deadline to submit special consideration requests | 01 July 2027 |
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For timetabled examinations, you'll need to submit your applications via the special considerations online tool via Edexcel Online.
You'll need to complete a JCQ form 10 for any oral practical or group requests, which must be signed, dated and sent, along with any supporting evidence, to the Special Requirements team via the customer portal or directly emailing to uk.special.requirements@pearson.com.
For more information, please see our special considerations web page.
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