IGCSE exam dates in Malaysia for 2026 and 2027
If you are searching for IGCSE exam dates in Malaysia, here is how the exam calendar works, when the next series begins, and how to make sure you are ready in time.
The two IGCSE exam series
Cambridge IGCSE runs two main exam series each year that Malaysian students sit. The first is May June, with papers spread across late April to June. The second is October November, with papers across late September to November. Each subject is examined on its own dates within the series.
October November 2026
For the zone that covers Malaysia, the October November 2026 Cambridge IGCSE series begins on 28 September 2026. Individual subject papers then fall on different days over the following weeks. Your school or exam centre will give you the exact date and time for each of your papers, so always confirm those.
May June and beyond
The May June series each year runs from around late April into June. If your child sits this series, count backwards from late April when planning revision.
What to expect for 2027
Cambridge usually releases the full timetable for the next year a few months in advance. The 2027 calendar follows the same shape: a May June series and an October November series. For confirmed 2027 paper dates, check the official Cambridge timetable or ask your exam centre, since dates are only final once Cambridge publishes them.
How to prepare in time
Work backwards from your first paper. Find your weak topics now, give them more weekly time than your strong ones, and practise full past papers under the clock so speed is never the problem on the day. A short assessment today tells you exactly where to start.
Common questions
When are the IGCSE exams in Malaysia?
Cambridge IGCSE runs two main exam series a year that Malaysian students sit: May June and October November. Within each series, different subjects are examined on different days across several weeks. Your school confirms the exact paper dates for your subjects.
When does the October November 2026 IGCSE series start?
For the zone that covers Malaysia, the October November 2026 Cambridge IGCSE series begins on 28 September 2026, with subjects spread across the following weeks. Confirm your individual paper dates with your school or exam centre.
What are the IGCSE 2027 exam dates?
Cambridge usually publishes the full timetable for the next year a few months ahead. The 2027 dates follow the same pattern of a May June series and an October November series. Check the official Cambridge timetable or your exam centre for confirmed 2027 dates.
Are you ready for the next series?
Take a free 12-question assessment and see how close you are to your target grade, plus the exact topics to revise first.
Take the free assessmentPlan backwards from your exam with the IGCSE study planner, or check your readiness with the exam readiness test.