Edexcel GCSE English Literature exam dates 2027
2 papers are still to come, from Wednesday 12 May 2027 to Wednesday 19 May 2027, copied from Pearson Edexcel’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These dates come from the exam boards' published timetables and may be wrong or out of date.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.
June 2027
| Date | Session | Paper | Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday 12 May 2027 | Morning | English Literature: Paper 1: Shakespeare and Post-1914 Literature | 1ET0/01 |
| Wednesday 19 May 2027 | Morning | English Literature: Paper 2: 19th Century Novel & Poetry since 1789 | 1ET0/02 |
Getting ready
Common questions
When is the first Edexcel GCSE English Literature exam?
English Literature: Paper 1: Shakespeare and Post-1914 Literature on Wednesday 12 May 2027, in the morning, from Pearson Edexcel’s published timetable.
When is the last Edexcel GCSE English Literature exam?
English Literature: Paper 2: 19th Century Novel & Poetry since 1789 on Wednesday 19 May 2027, in the morning. Schools set their own dates for mocks and coursework, so ask the school for those.
Other Edexcel GCSE subjects
Biology · Business · Chemistry · Combined Science · Computer Science · Design and Technology · English Language · Geography A · Geography B · History · Maths · Physics · Psychology · Religious Studies A · Religious Studies B · Statistics
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