CCEA GCSE English Language exam dates 2026
2 papers are still to come, from Friday 13 November 2026 to Monday 16 November 2026, copied from CCEA’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These dates come from the exam boards' published timetables and may be wrong or out of date.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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday 13 November 2026 | Morning | English Language Unit 1 | GEN11 |
| Monday 16 November 2026 | Morning | English Language Unit 4 | GEN41 |
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Common questions
When is the first CCEA GCSE English Language exam?
English Language Unit 1 on Friday 13 November 2026, in the morning, from CCEA’s published timetable.
When is the last CCEA GCSE English Language exam?
English Language Unit 4 on Monday 16 November 2026, in the morning. Schools set their own dates for mocks and coursework, so ask the school for those.
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