See the registration process for Private Candidates below:
Exam registration for private candidates (Cambridge Assessment International Education)
Complete your registration before the given deadline(s) by applying through Online Registration Link.
Registration Deadlines
| All Qualifications | Start | End |
| Normal Registration Period | 24 Jun 2026 | 07 Aug 2026 |
| Retake entries from May/Jun 2026 | 08 Aug 2026 | 14 Sep 2026 |
| Late Penalty Registration Period | 08 Aug 2026 | 14 Sep 2026 |
Access Arrangements Request Deadline(s) (if applicable)
| All Qualifications | Start | End |
| Normal Registration Period | 24 Jun 2026 | 14 Jul 2026 |
Refer to the Exam Fee List.
All fees are payable in Sri Lankan Rupees (LKR)
- Private Candidates: Payments need to be made online by Visa / Master Card (Credit/Debit) during your online registration process
- School Candidates: Check with the respective school for Deadline / Payment Methods.
In the event your online payment fails, please follow the “Offline Payment Method”.
Email the Confirmation / Screenshot of Bank Transfer payment to LK-bankdeposits@britishcouncil.lk with subject line "CAIEON26 – Exam Registration Reference Number"
Private Candidates may download their Statement of Entry (other than late entries) by logging into the Online Portal from 18 September 2026.
If you have a difficulty in accessing them by 18 September, please contact the British Council.
Cambridge Refund Procedure
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Stage 1 Deadline
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Stage 2 Deadline (Medical Refunds) |
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Normal Registration |
07 Aug 2026 |
14 Sep 2026 |
Submission Period - 28 Sep to 20 Nov 2026 |
Partial refunds will not be processed (registered subject needs to be withdrawn – not individual papers - components)
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.