AQA GCSE English Language exam dates 2027
4 papers are still to come, from Tuesday 3 November 2026 to Tuesday 8 June 2027, copied from AQA’s published timetable and last checked on Friday 16 October 2026.
These dates come from the exam boards' published timetables and may be wrong or out of date. Check them with your school or the exam board nearer the time so you don't miss an exam.
November 2026
| Date | Session | Paper | Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday 3 November 2026 | Morning | English Language: Explorations in creative reading and writing · 105 min | 8700/1 |
| Thursday 5 November 2026 | Morning | English Language: Writers' viewpoints and perspectives · 105 min | 8700/2 |
June 2027
| Date | Session | Paper | Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday 24 May 2027 | Morning | English Language: Explorations in creative reading and writing · 105 min | 8700/1 |
| Tuesday 8 June 2027 | Morning | English Language: Writers' viewpoints and perspectives · 105 min | 8700/2 |
Getting ready
Common questions
When is the first AQA GCSE English Language exam?
English Language: Explorations in creative reading and writing on Tuesday 3 November 2026, in the morning, from AQA’s published timetable.
When is the last AQA GCSE English Language exam?
English Language: Writers' viewpoints and perspectives on Tuesday 8 June 2027, in the morning. Schools set their own dates for mocks and coursework, so ask the school for those.
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