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Exam series

A set exam period, such as the summer (May to June) or November series.

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All four UK nations (details may differ)
Topic
Assessment

Being checked against official sources. This definition is written in our own words; always check the official guidance for your country.

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Results day All four UK nations (details may differ)
The day exam results are released to candidates, typically in August for A levels and GCSEs (and SQA results in early August).
Resit All four UK nations (details may differ)
Taking an exam again to improve the result. In England, students without a grade 4 in GCSE English or maths must continue studying them post-16.

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