The GCE A-Level 2026 exams span 181 exam sessions from 2 June to 27 November 2026. Like the O-Level, the A-Level calendar is split into two distinct phases: mid-year language papers (June–July) and the main November exams covering the full H1, H2, and H3 syllabus.
This guide breaks down every phase of the A-Level 2026 timetable so JC2 students can plan their revision effectively. Whether you're sitting for General Paper, H2 Mathematics, Sciences, or Humanities, you'll find all the key dates, paper structures, and study timeline recommendations here.
A-Level 2026 at a Glance
Phase 1: Mid-Year Language Papers (Jun–Jul)
The A-Level exam season kicks off on 2 June 2026 with Mother Tongue Language (MTL) papers. This mid-year phase primarily assesses language proficiency through written, oral, and listening comprehension components.
Mid-Year Written Papers — 2 June 2026
| Subject | Code | Time | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese B / Malay B / Tamil B P1 | 8611 / 8613 / 8614 | 08:00 – 08:50 | 50 min |
| Chinese / Malay / Tamil Language P1 | 8655 / 8656 / 8657 | 08:00 – 11:15 | 180 min |
| Chinese B / Malay B / Tamil B P2 | 8611 / 8613 / 8614 | 09:35 – 10:35 | 60 min |
Oral & Listening Comprehension
Pro Tip for JC2 Students
Many students take their H1 MTL exam in JC1. If you've already passed MTL, you can focus entirely on your H2 and content subjects. Check your MTL status with your school to confirm.
Practical & Performance Exams (Jul–Oct)
Science practicals and performance-based exams are scheduled between July and October, before the main November written papers. H2 Science practicals run in multiple shifts (morning, midday, afternoon) to accommodate all candidates.
| Date | Subject | Code | Time | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 13 | Theatre Studies & Drama | 9519 | 08:00 | 120 min |
| Sep 28 | H2 Music | 9753 | 08:00 | 30 min |
| Oct 7 | H2 Computing | 9569 | 08:00 – 11:00 | 180 min |
| Oct 14 | H2 Chemistry Practical | 9729 / 9476 | 08:00 – 17:00 (3 shifts) | 150 min / shift |
| Oct 19 | H2 Physics Practical | 9749 / 9478 | 08:00 – 17:00 (3 shifts) | 150 min / shift |
| Oct 22 | H2 Biology Practical | 9744 / 9477 | 08:00 – 17:00 (3 shifts) | 150 min / shift |
Science Practicals: 3 Shifts Per Day
Chemistry (Oct 14), Physics (Oct 19), and Biology (Oct 22) practicals each run across 3 shifts from 8 AM to 5 PM. Each shift is 150 minutes. Your school will assign your specific shift — check with your lab coordinator.
Phase 2: November Main Written Exams
The main written exams begin on 2 November 2026 and run through to 27 November 2026. This is where the bulk of your A-Level papers are concentrated — including General Paper, H2 content subjects, and H3 extension papers.
General Paper (GP) — The First Major Paper
GP kicks off the November main exams. Paper 1 (Essay) is on 2 November (08:00–09:30, 90 min), and Paper 2 (Comprehension) is on 4 November (08:00–09:30, 90 min). As a compulsory H1 subject, every A-Level student sits for GP.
Complete November Written Exam Schedule
| Date | Session | Subject | Code | Time | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2 | AM | General Paper P1 | 8881 | 08:00–09:30 | 90 min |
| Nov 3 | AM | H1 Math P1 + H2 Math P1 | 8865 / 9758 | 08:00–11:00 | 180 min |
| Nov 4 | AM | General Paper P2 | 8881 | 08:00–09:30 | 90 min |
| Nov 4 | PM | H1/H2 Literature in English P1 | 8841 / 9539 | 14:00–17:00 | 180 min |
| Nov 5 | PM | H1 Economics P1 | 9570 | 14:00–16:30 | 150 min |
| Nov 5 | PM | H2 Economics P1 | 8843 | 14:00–17:00 | 180 min |
| Nov 6 | AM | H2 Math P2 | 9758 | 08:00–11:00 | 180 min |
| Nov 10 | PM | H1/H2 Chemistry P2 | 8873 / 9729 / 9476 | 14:00–16:00 | 120 min |
| Nov 11 | AM | H2 Literature in English P2 | 9539 | 08:00–11:00 | 180 min |
| Nov 12 | AM | H2 Chemistry P3 | 9729 / 9476 | 08:00–10:00 | 120 min |
| Nov 13 | AM | H1/H2 Physics P2 | 8867 / 9749 / 9478 | 08:00–10:00 | 120 min |
| Nov 16 | AM | H1 Economics P2 | 9570 | 08:00–10:30 | 150 min |
| Nov 17 | AM | H1/H2 History P1 | 8838 / 9174 | 08:00–11:00 | 180 min |
| Nov 17 | PM | H2 Physics P3 | 9749 / 9478 | 14:00–16:00 | 120 min |
| Nov 18 | AM | H1/H2 Biology P2 | 8876 / 9744 / 9477 | 08:00–10:00 | 120 min |
| Nov 19 | AM | H2 History P2 | 9174 | 08:00–11:00 | 180 min |
| Nov 19 | PM | Revised H2 Biology P1 | 9816 | 14:00–16:30 | 150 min |
| Nov 20 | PM | H2 Biology P3 | 9744 / 9477 | 14:30–16:30 | 120 min |
| Nov 23 | AM | H1/H2 Geography P1 | 8834 / 9173 | 08:00–11:00 | 180 min |
| Nov 23 | PM | H1/H2 Chemistry P1 | 8873 / 9729 / 9476 | 14:00–15:00 | 60 min |
| Nov 24 | PM | Revised H2 Math P1 | 9820 | 14:00–17:00 | 180 min |
| Nov 25 | AM | Revised H2 Physics P1 | 9814 | 08:00–11:00 | 180 min |
| Nov 25 | PM | H2 Geography P2 | 9173 | 14:00–17:00 | 180 min |
| Nov 26 | AM | Revised Economics P1 | 9809 | 08:00–11:15 | 195 min |
| Nov 26 | PM | H1/H2 Biology P1 | 8876 / 9744 | 14:00–15:00 | 60 min |
| Nov 27 | AM | H1/H2 Physics P1 | 8867 / 9749 | 08:00–09:00 | 60 min |
November 27: Last Exam Date
The final A-Level paper is H1/H2 Physics P1 on 27 November 2026 (08:00–09:00). After that, results are typically released in late February or early March the following year.
H2 Mathematics (9758)
Paper 1 on Nov 3 (08:00–11:00) and Paper 2 on Nov 6 (08:00–11:00). H2 Math is the most commonly taken H2 subject and carries significant weight for university admissions. Both papers are 3 hours each.
H2 Sciences (Physics, Chemistry, Biology)
Each H2 Science has 3 written papers plus a practical exam in October. Chemistry: Nov 10, 12, 23. Physics: Nov 13, 17, 27. Biology: Nov 18, 20, 26. Practicals are in mid-October (see table above).
H2 Humanities (Economics, History, Geography, Literature)
H2 Economics P1 on Nov 5, H1 Economics P2 on Nov 16. History P1 on Nov 17, P2 on Nov 19. Geography P1 on Nov 23, P2 on Nov 25. Literature P1 on Nov 4, P2 on Nov 11.
H1 vs H2 vs H3: Paper Levels Explained
The Singapore A-Level system uses three tiers of subject depth. Understanding the differences helps you plan your study time and know what to expect on exam day.
Covers half the depth of H2. Taken as a contrasting subject outside your main discipline. GP and Project Work (PW) are H1 subjects all students take.
Examples: GP, H1 Math, H1 Economics, H1 History
The main A-Level standard. Most students take 3-4 H2 subjects. These form the core of your university admission profile (UAS/rank points).
Examples: H2 Math, H2 Physics, H2 Chemistry, H2 Economics
University-level extension module for top students. Requires strong performance in the corresponding H2 subject. Graded separately (Distinction, Merit, Pass, Ungraded).
Examples: H3 Math, H3 Physics, H3 Chemistry (MOE-UCLES/NUS/NTU)
How Paper Numbering Works
Each A-Level subject has a unique 4-digit code (e.g., 8881 for H1 GP, 9758 for H2 Mathematics). Papers are numbered sequentially — Paper 1, Paper 2, etc. For H2 Sciences, the practical exam is a separate component scheduled in October.
Key Dates: Popular Subjects Quick Reference
Here are the exact exam dates for the most popular A-Level subjects. For live countdown timers and personalised scheduling, use our interactive A-Level exam schedule.
| Subject | Level | Code | Exam Dates | Papers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Paper | H1 | 8881 | Nov 2, Nov 4 | 2 papers (Essay + Comprehension) |
| Mathematics | H2 | 9758 | Nov 3, Nov 6 | 2 papers |
| Mathematics | H1 | 8865 | Nov 3 | 1 paper |
| Physics | H2 | 9749 | Oct 19*, Nov 13, Nov 17, Nov 27 | 3 written + Practical |
| Physics | H1 | 8867 | Nov 13, Nov 27 | 2 papers |
| Chemistry | H2 | 9729 | Oct 14*, Nov 10, Nov 12, Nov 23 | 3 written + Practical |
| Chemistry | H1 | 8873 | Nov 10, Nov 23 | 2 papers |
| Economics | H2 | 8843 | Nov 5 | 1 paper |
| Economics | H1 | 9570 | Nov 5, Nov 16 | 2 papers |
| Biology | H2 | 9744 | Oct 22*, Nov 18, Nov 20, Nov 26 | 3 written + Practical |
| Biology | H1 | 8876 | Nov 18, Nov 26 | 2 papers |
| History | H2 | 9174 | Nov 17, Nov 19 | 2 papers |
| Geography | H2 | 9173 | Nov 23, Nov 25 | 2 papers |
| Literature | H2 | 9539 | Nov 4, Nov 11 | 2 papers |
* Dates marked with an asterisk are practical exams held in October
Always verify with SEAB: While these dates are sourced from the official SEAB 2026 timetable, always check the SEAB website for any last-minute changes. Use our interactive timetable for live countdown timers and precise scheduling.
A-Level 2026 Study Timeline
Planning your revision across the year is critical for A-Level success. Here's a month-by-month roadmap to keep you on track.
Complete JC2 Syllabus Coverage
Focus on absorbing new content taught in Term 1. Start building summary notes for each subject. Attend consultations early to clarify difficult concepts.
School Preliminary Exams Prep
Most JCs hold prelims in August-September, but April-May is when you should start targeted revision. Complete at least one full pass of all topics.
Mid-Year Language Exams + Revision
MTL written papers on Jun 2, LC on Jul 7, oral exams from Jul 8. Use the June holidays for intensive revision — this is your biggest block of uninterrupted study time before prelims.
Intensive Practice Papers
Prelim exams at most JCs fall here. After prelims, immediately start working through past-year papers and other JC prelim papers under timed conditions.
Practicals + Final Weak Topic Review
Computing practical on Oct 7, Chemistry practical on Oct 14, Physics practical on Oct 19, Biology practical on Oct 22. Analyse your prelim results and focus on weak areas between practicals.
Main Exams — Execute with Confidence
GP Paper 1 on Nov 2 kicks off the main exams. H2 Math on Nov 3 & 6. Sciences span Nov 10–27. Last paper (Physics P1) is Nov 27. Maintain a healthy routine: sleep well, eat right, and stay calm.
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SEAB Official A-Level 2026 Exam Calendar
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