Cambridge IGCSE results day 2026 is Tuesday, 18 August 2026. The May/June 2026 exams ended on 9 June — so if your child just finished their papers, the wait is almost over.
Cambridge IGCSE June 2026 results are released on 18 August 2026 at 06:00 GMT/UTC. Grades go to schools first — your child checks them at myresults.cie.org.uk using a login given by the school. Pearson Edexcel and OxfordAQA IGCSE results come out on 20 August 2026.
This page is for parents of IGCSE students in India and the Gulf — whether your child follows CBSE, ICSE, or the Cambridge IGCSE track. We cover results dates for all three boards, how the grading scale works, what Gulf families need to know about portfolio grades, and the deadlines for remarks and November retakes. All dates come directly from Cambridge International’s official key dates documents.
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IGCSE Results Dates 2026 — All Three Boards
Not every IGCSE board releases results on the same day. Cambridge, Pearson Edexcel, and OxfordAQA each have their own date. If your child’s school uses more than one board — which happens at some Gulf schools — you may have two results days to keep track of.
| Board | Results Date | What to Know |
|---|---|---|
| Cambridge IGCSE & O Level | Tuesday, 18 August 2026 | Out at 06:00 GMT/UTC. Your school gets the results first — not you directly. |
| Cambridge AS & A Level | Tuesday, 11 August 2026 | A full week before IGCSE results. Two results days if your child sat both. |
| Pearson Edexcel International GCSE & A Level | Thursday, 20 August 2026 | Two days after Cambridge IGCSE results. |
| OxfordAQA IGCSE & A Level | Thursday, 20 August 2026 | Same day as Edexcel. Ask your school’s exam officer if you are unsure which board covers which subject. |
| Cambridge November 2026 Series | Mid-January 2027 | For students who sit November retakes. The entry deadline is 21 September 2026. |
For most families reading this, the date to focus on is 18 August 2026. That is when Cambridge IGCSE grades become available. If your child also sat A Levels with Cambridge, those results come out a week earlier on 11 August 2026.
How to Check Your Cambridge IGCSE Results
Cambridge sends results to schools — not to students or parents directly. Your child’s school gets the grades first. The school’s exam officer then passes them on. There is no way to check results without a login that the school gives you. Here is exactly how it works.
Step-by-Step: Checking Results on 18 August 2026
- Wait for the school to reach out. Results arrive at the school at 06:00 GMT/UTC. The exam officer will send grades by email, the school portal, or in person — usually the same morning.
- Get your login before results day. To use the online portal at myresults.cie.org.uk, your school must give your child a username and password. You cannot create one yourself. If your child does not have these by early August, ask the exam officer straight away.
- Log in on 18 August. Once the exam officer activates access, your child can see each subject grade on the portal. This might not happen the second results drop at 6am — give it a little time.
- Download the results statement. Save this as a PDF. It is the official document for university and school applications until the printed certificate arrives in October.
What If the Portal Shows Nothing?
Do not panic. A blank screen almost always means the exam officer has not yet switched on student access — not that results are missing. Wait an hour and try again. If it is still blank after midday on 18 August, call or email the school. Do not contact Cambridge directly — they communicate through schools only.
IGCSE Grading Scale Explained for Parents
If your child came from a CBSE or ICSE school, the Cambridge grading system can look unfamiliar at first. The good news is it is simpler than it looks. Cambridge IGCSE uses two grading scales — which one your child gets depends on the syllabus their school entered them for, not where they live.
The A* to G Scale — Used by Most IGCSE Schools Worldwide
The standard Cambridge IGCSE scale runs from A* at the top down to G at the bottom. Most international schools in the Gulf, India, and Southeast Asia use this scale. If your child scores below a G, it shows as Ungraded on the results — it does not appear on the certificate.
| Grade | What It Means | What Parents Should Know |
|---|---|---|
| A* | Exceptional | The highest grade Cambridge gives. Very few students globally reach this level. |
| A | Excellent | A strong result. Many sixth forms and IB programmes ask for an A in core subjects to continue at that level. |
| B | Good | Above average. Accepted for most school progression pathways and subject combinations. |
| C | Satisfactory | A standard pass. Grade C is the minimum accepted by most schools for progression. It is also accepted as a GCSE-equivalent grade C in the UK. |
| D – G | Pass (Limited) | These are passes but may fall below what competitive sixth forms require. A November retake is worth considering for Maths and English. |
| U | Ungraded | Below the minimum for a G. Does not appear on the certificate. A retake is strongly recommended. |
The 9 to 1 Scale — Available at Some Schools in the Gulf
Some Cambridge IGCSE syllabuses also offer a 9–1 grading option. Schools in Cambridge’s Zone 3 — which covers Europe, Africa, and parts of the Middle East including Gulf countries — can choose this scale for certain subjects. If you are not sure which scale your child’s school uses, ask the exam officer now — before results day. The syllabus code on your child’s entry confirmation will tell you. When in doubt, assume A*–G, which is the worldwide default.
| Grade | Roughly Same as (A*–G) | What Parents Should Know |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Above A* | The very top. Only a small number of students globally receive a 9. |
| 8 – 7 | A* to A | A strong pass. Most sixth forms and IB schools in the Gulf ask for grade 7 or above in core subjects. |
| 6 – 4 | B to C | Standard pass. Grade 4 is the minimum. Many schools want grade 5 or above in Maths and English. |
| 3 – 1 | D to G | Below the standard pass. Consider a November retake for any core subject below grade 4. |
| U | Ungraded | Below minimum standard. A retake is strongly recommended. |
One thing worth knowing: grade boundaries shift every year. The marks needed for each grade are reset after every sitting — based on how hard that particular paper was and how students performed globally. Cambridge posts the boundary tables on their website after results day. Always check these numbers before deciding whether to request a remark.
Many students moving from CBSE or ICSE find that IGCSE Maths and Sciences need a different approach — it is less about memorising and more about applying concepts. If your child wants to retake or build a stronger foundation for A Levels, practising topic-by-topic with clear worked solutions makes a real difference in how prepared they feel on exam day.
Gulf Students and Portfolio Grades — What You Need to Know
The most common question we hear from parents in the UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Bahrain is this: “My child submitted a portfolio instead of sitting a written exam. Do their results still come on 18 August? Will the certificate look different? Will universities accept it?”
Short answer to all three: yes, yes, and yes.
Do Portfolio Results Come Out on 18 August Like Everyone Else?
Yes. Every student — including those graded through portfolio submissions — gets their results on 18 August 2026. There is no separate date, no different process, and no delay. The grade arrives the same way, through the same school channel, as every other Cambridge IGCSE result.
Does the Certificate Show It Was a Portfolio Grade?
No. The printed certificate looks the same regardless of how the grade was assessed. There is no asterisk, no footnote, no extra note. A grade B in Chemistry is a grade B in Chemistry — full stop. No one looking at the certificate can tell whether it came from a written exam or a portfolio.
Will UK Universities Accept It?
Yes. Portfolio-assessed IGCSE grades carry exactly the same weight as those from written exams. UK universities and UCAS have been processing these results without issue since 2020. If a university ever asks for more detail, the school can provide a supporting letter from Cambridge — but in practice, this rarely happens.
If your child is now moving into A Levels, IB, or planning their IGCSE year for 2027, building solid foundations in Maths and Sciences well before exam year makes a big difference. Students with gaps in core concepts tend to struggle — not because of ability, but because subject-by-subject clarity was never built in earlier years.
Certificates, Remarks, and Retakes — Key Dates
When Does the Physical Certificate Arrive?
The printed IGCSE certificate is sent by Cambridge to schools in mid-October 2026. This is confirmed in Cambridge’s Key Dates for June 2026 series document. Schools then hand them out to students in person or by post.
Between results day and October, the results statement your child downloads from myresults.cie.org.uk is the official document — universities, sixth forms, and UCAS all accept it. Cambridge also sends grades directly to UCAS, so UK university applications can move forward without waiting for the printed certificate. Save a digital copy on results day — do not rely on being able to download it again later.
If your child requests a remark and the grade changes, Cambridge will issue a new certificate. Just be aware — if a remark is still in progress when certificates are sent out in October, your child’s certificate will arrive after the remark is resolved.
Remarks and Retakes — The Deadlines You Need
If a grade is not what your child hoped for, there is no need to decide anything on results day. Both options below have September deadlines — giving you a few weeks to think clearly. Cambridge’s remark service is called Enquiries About Results (EAR) and must go through the school. There are two types: Service 1 checks that marks were added up correctly — no risk of a grade going down. Service 2 is a full re-mark by a senior examiner — the grade can go up, stay the same, or go down, so talk to your child’s teacher before choosing this one. A November retake is also an option and your child can register for both at the same time, then cancel the retake if the remark works out.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Cambridge IGCSE May/June 2026 Exams End | 9 June 2026 |
| Cambridge AS & A Level Results Day | 11 August 2026 — 06:00 GMT/UTC |
| Cambridge IGCSE & O Level Results Day | 18 August 2026 — 06:00 GMT/UTC |
| Pearson Edexcel & OxfordAQA IGCSE Results Day | Thursday, 20 August 2026 |
| Cambridge EAR (Remark) Deadline — June 2026 series | 20 September 2026 |
| Cambridge November 2026 Retake Entry Deadline | 21 September 2026 |
| Cambridge Certificates Sent to Schools | Mid-October 2026 |
| Cambridge November 2026 Series Results | Mid-January 2027 |
All dates above come directly from Cambridge International’s official Key Dates documents for the June 2026 and November 2026 series, published on cambridgeinternational.org.
What to Do Right Now — A Final Word for Parents
Save 18 August 2026 in your calendar, make sure your child has their myresults.cie.org.uk login from school before results day, and bookmark this page for any updates from Cambridge. If your child needs focused 1-to-1 support for a November retake or the 2027 IGCSE year, Angle Belearn is ready to help.
