Pearson Edexcel

Updates

  • Registration for Edexcel IGCSE and GCSE October / November 2025 Exam Series - Ongoing.
  • Registration for Edexcel IAL January 2026 - Ongoing.  

See the registration process for private candidates below:

Pearson Edexcel International Examinations 

Complete the online registration by referring the Unit, option and cash-in codes and availability list given in the Registration Information Sheet and submitting it through the Online Registration Link.  For further details, please refer to the Information and Key dates document.

The Registration Information Manual can be downloaded from the downloads section on the bottom of this page.

October/November 2025 Start  End
IGCSE Late-Stage 1 Registration Period  06 September 2025 02 October 2025
IGCSE Late-Stage 2 Registration Period 03 October 2025 15 October 2025
January 2026  Start   End
IAL Normal Registration Period 23 September 2025 10 October 2025
IAL Late stage 1 Registration Period 11 October 2025 07 Novemebr 2025
IAL Late stage 2 Registration Period 08 November 2025 20 December 2025

Note:

  • Entries submitted after the Normal registration period will be subjected to a late penalty. Refer to the Exam fee list document for more information
  • Late registrations are not possible for subjects that include coursework, practical or speaking test components
  • Registrations for subjects with a speaking component are subject to the availability of an examiner. Therefore, it is mandatory that the candidate checks with us before registering for such subjects
  • School candidates will need to comply with the registration and payment deadlines set by their school.

Do I need to make any special arrangements?

Find out about our special arrangements for exams. 

The Exam Fee list can be accessed on our website.

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
  • Payment link: https://forms.office.com/e/30BiEC7hRN
  • School Candidates: Check with the respective school for deadline/payment methods.

If you fail to submit your registration before the above deadlines set by the British Council, you will be subjected to a Late Entry Fee.

Statement of Entry (SOE) and Venue Information will reach you by;  

Exam session and qualification SOE dispatch date
IAL October/November 2025 25 September 2025
IGCSE October/November 2025 15 October 2025
IAL January 2026 02 December 2025

 If you do not receive them by the given date, please contact British Council.

If there is an error in your name or date of birth on the statement of entry in comparison to your identification document, please inform us as soon as you receive the statement of entry to avoid ID verification issues on the exam date.

Need to amend your entry? 

You can make amendments to the entry you have made. Candidate would have to register for the correct subject/unit and refund the erroneous one(s) in line with the “School Exam Refund Policy”. Please note that amendments are subject to an additional payment as specified in the registration information sheet.

Pearson Edexcel IAL and IGCSE Refund Procedure

Exam

Stage 1 Deadline

Stage 2 Deadline (Medical Refunds)

IAL October/Novemebr 2025

22 August 2025

Submission period: 08 October 2025 to 05 November 2025

IGCSE October/November 2025

05 September 2025

Submission period: 27 October 2025 to 25 November 2025

IAL January 2026

10 October 2025

08 Janauary 2026 to 23 Janaury 2026

How to apply – Please follow the steps found on our School Exams Refund Policy available at https://bit.ly/schoolexamrefundpolicy

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