GCSE English Language8700
Updates to our assessment for summer 2026
Small changes to increase the clarity of our GCSE English Language exam papers and mark schemes.
May 2025
- 7 May
Non-exam assessment submission deadline for (8700/C) June 2025 series
Schools and colleges may set their own deadlines
- 23 May
Exam for (8700/1) June 2025 series
Start time: AM | Duration: 1h 45m
June 2025
- 6 Jun
Exam for (8700/2) June 2025 series
Start time: AM | Duration: 1h 45m
November 2025
- 4 Nov
Exam for (8700/1) November 2025 series
Start time: AM | Duration: 1h 45m
- 5 Nov
Non-exam assessment submission deadline for (8700/C) November 2025 series
Schools and colleges may set their own deadlines
- 6 Nov
Exam for (8700/2) November 2025 series
Start time: AM | Duration: 1h 45m