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A-level exam dates 2025: timetables and other key information
The 2025 A-level exam series begins on Monday 12 May. Find everything you need to know in our complete guide
A-level students in schools and colleges around the world have been preparing to take their exams this summer season.
But when are the exams, and are they following the same procedures as the A-level exams taken last year?
Here is Tes’ one-stop guide for all of your A-level exam season questions:
When are A-level exams in 2025?
A-level exams in 2025 will run between Monday 12 May and Tuesday 24 June.
Exam timetables are released by the exam boards, with timetables from each “awarding body” available via the links below:
When is A-level results day 2025?
A-level results day for students will be on Thursday 14 August 2025.
When are AS-level exams in 2025?
The 2025 AS levels begin on Monday 12 May and finish on Friday 6 June.
When are the maths A-level exams in 2025?
The first maths A level will be held on Thursday 29 May and the last will be held on Thursday 19 June. Find full details below:
Thursday 29 May
- CCEA mathematics - Unit 1
Wednesday 4 June
- AQA mathematics - Paper 1
- CCEA mathematics - Unit 2
- Edexcel mathematics - Paper 1 - Pure mathematics 1
- Eduqas mathematics (WALES) - Unit 3
Thursday 12 June
- AQA mathematics - Paper 2
- Edexcel mathematics - Paper 2 - Pure mathematics 2
- Eduqas mathematics (WALES) - Unit 4
Thursday 19 June
- AQA mathematics - Paper 3
- Edexcel mathematics - Paper 3 - Statistics and mechanics
When are the English language A-level exams in 2025?
The first English language A level will be held on Wednesday 21 May and the last will be held on Friday 13 June. Find full details below:
Wednesday 21 May
- AQA English language - Paper 1 - Language, the individual and society
- Edexcel English language - Paper 1 - Language variation
- Eduqas English language - Component 1
- Eduqas English language (Wales) - Unit 3
Wednesday 4 June
- AQA English language - Paper 2 - Language, diversity and change
- Edexcel English language - Paper 2 - Child language
- Eduqas English language - Component 2
- Eduqas English language (Wales) - Unit 4
Friday 13 June
- Edexcel English language - Paper 3 - Investigating language
- Eduqas English language - Component 3
When are the English literature A-level exams in 2025?
The first English language A level will be held on Wednesday 14 May and the last will be held on Wednesday 18 June. Find full details below:
Wednesday 14 May
- AQA English literature A - Paper 1
- AQA English literature B - Paper 1
- Edexcel English literature - Paper 1 - Drama
- Eduqas English literature - Component 1
Thursday 22 May
- AQA English literature A - Paper 2
- AQA English literature B - Paper 2
- CCEA English literature - Unit 1
- Edexcel English literature - Paper 2 - Prose
- Eduqas English literature - Component 2
Friday 23 May
- AQA English literature B - Paper 2
Tuesday 3 June
- CCEA English literature - Unit 2
Wednesday 11 June
- Edexcel English literature - Paper 1 - Poetry
- Eduqas English literature - Component 3
- Eduqas English literature (WALES) - Unit 3
Wednesday 18 June
- Eduqas English literature (WALES) - Unit 4
How can schools help students with A-level revision?
The A-level exam period is a hugely important time for students, with many aiming to secure qualifications that will serve them as they move on to higher education.
Find the latest research and best practice advice on A-level revision on our exam revision hub.
What happens if a student misses an exam due to illness?
If a student misses an exam because they are unwell, paperwork will need to be completed to ensure that they still receive a grade.
More details about illness and exams can be found here.
What is the most popular A-level subject?
In 2024, maths remained the most popular subject for A-level students and became the first subject to surpass 100,000 entries.
Find out more about how students performed in each area in 2024 with our subject-by-subject breakdown.
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