Exam registration for private candidates (Cambridge Assessment International Education)

Note: Registration for Oct/Nov 2025 is now closed. Registration for May/Jun 2026 is yet to be confirmed.

Private Candidates: Online Payments. 

All fees are payable in Sri Lankan Rupees (LKR)

Important - Payments needs to be made Online by Visa / Master Card (Credit / Debit) during your online registration process. We recommend checking with your bank if the transaction amount can be authorised before attempting the payment.

In the event your online payment fails, please follow the “Offline Payment Method” given in this link. 

Email the Confirmation/Screenshot of Bank Transfer payment to LK-bankdeposits@britishcouncil.lk with subject line "CAIEON25" – Exam Registration Reference Number"

Private Candidates may download their Statement of Entry (other than late entries) by logging into the Online Portal from 17 September 2025.

If you have a difficulty in accessing them by 17 September, please contact the British Council.

Cambridge Refund Procedure

Partial refunds will not be processed (registered subject needs to be withdrawn – not individual papers - components)

In addition, the following fees will not be refunded

• Late fees
• Practical fee included in the subject fee for Science subjects and ICT subjects,
• ICT, AICT, Information Technology: LKR 1300 (per practical component)
• Chemistry, Physics and Biology: LKR 3000.00

For details, please refer to “School Exams - Refund Policy” published under downloads section on this page. Approved list of hospitals to get medical certificates can also be found in the same place.