CCEA exam dates 2027
Where CCEA publishes its summer 2027 GCSE and A-Level timetables, whether they are final, and the dates every board shares.
CCEA is the exam board for Northern Ireland. Its final summer 2027 GCE timetable was issued in May 2026, and its GCSE timetable is listed as final too.
Covers: Northern Ireland.
CCEA timetables for summer 2027
- GCSEFinalCCEA Final GCSE Timetable, Summer 2027
Listed as final on CCEA’s GCSE timetables page (last updated 20 May 2026). We could not open the document itself, so check the dates there.
- AS and A2 (GCE)FinalCCEA Final GCE Timetable, June 2027
Key dates for summer 2027
| Date | What happens |
|---|---|
| Deadline for schools to make entries (GCSE and GCE) | |
| GCE music performance, modern languages and performing arts visiting exam periods begin | |
| First exam on the common timetable (GCSE and A-Level) | |
| Last GCSE exam on the common timetable | |
| Last AS and A-Level exam on the common timetable | |
| Contingency day, if national disruption moves an exam | |
| AS and A-Level results day | |
| CCEA GCE results issued to candidates | |
| GCSE results day |
The series dates and results days come from the JCQ key-dates document and apply to every board. The CCEA-specific dates come from CCEA’s own timetable.
Good to know
- CCEA GCE morning exams normally start at 9.15am and afternoon exams at 1.30pm, which differs from the 9am start used by the English boards.
- Orals, practicals and visiting moderation for some GCE subjects happen from April, before the written exams.
Sources
- JCQ: Key dates in the examination cycle, June 2027 examination series
- CCEA Final GCSE Timetable, Summer 2027
- CCEA Final GCE Timetable, June 2027
- CCEA key dates and timetables
Last checked . Boards can change a timetable after publishing it, so always confirm dates with the board’s own document and your school’s exams officer.
Next steps
- Build a free revision timetable from your exam dates.
- Key terms by subject in the glossary.
Common questions
When do CCEA GCSE exams start in 2027?
The first GCSE and A-Level exams on the common timetable are on Monday 10 May 2027. The last GCSE exam on the common timetable is on Friday 18 June 2027.
When do CCEA A-Level exams finish in 2027?
The last AS and A-Level exam on the common timetable is on Tuesday 22 June 2027. Wednesday 23 June 2027 is the contingency day, so keep it free in case an exam is moved.
Is the CCEA 2027 timetable final?
When we last checked (Wednesday 30 September 2026), the status was GCSE: final; AS and A2 (GCE): final. Paper dates are in CCEA’s own timetable documents, linked on this page.
When are GCSE and A-Level results days in 2027?
A-Level results are released to students on Thursday 12 August 2027 and GCSE results on Thursday 19 August 2027.
What is the contingency day?
A day the exam boards keep free in case national or significant local disruption stops an exam going ahead. For summer 2027 it is Wednesday 23 June 2027. Students should stay available until then.
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