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Exams Officer Noticeboard

The information below notes some of the important dates, deadlines, and reminders for Exams Officers this month. Full Key Dates documents for various levels of qualification can be found within our Key Dates & Timetables page.

March 2026

January 2026 Series Results

Results for the January 2026 Series will be issued on 5th March 2026.

Results guides, grade boundary information, and guides to our Post-Results Services can be found on our Results, Grade Boundaries and PRS pages.

Information regarding accessing results is available on under 91두두쁊ey Information��.

June 2026 Series Internal Assessment

For many qualifications, our Internal Assessment Mark Input System (IAMIS) will go live on from 10th March 2026, allowing centres to submit their marks for internally assessed units/components. Some qualifications�� submission deadlines are also in March.

IAMIS can be accessed on Portal from �쁌enu�� by clicking �쁄xaminations & Assessments��, then �쁈nternal Assessment Marks/Outcomes��.

Our full guide to the Internal Assessment process, step-by-step guides to using IAMIS, and documentation of deadlines, can be found on our Internal Assessment page.

Guides to the electronic submission of sample work (where required) can be found on our e-submission upload page.

June 2026 Series Entries

For many qualifications (including all GCSE and GCE subjects), the deadline to make entries for the June 2026 series was 21st February 2026, with an amendment window open until 18th March 2026.

Full details of entry fees, codes, and processes, as well as links to our Basedata files, can be found on our Entries page.

June 2025 Series Deadlines

21st March 2026 is the deadline for centres to apply for the following:

Transferred candidate arrangements
Arrangements
Modified papers (for candidates entered for the January 2026 series, all other requests should have been made by the 31st January 2026 deadline).

These requests can be made through the JCQ Centre Admin Portal (CAP), which can be accessed via .

June 2026 Series VTQ Term-Time Checkpoint

18th March 2026 is one of our Vocational and Technical Qualification (VTQ) term-time checkpoints, in which centres will be provided with entry data on for centres to check, with a declaration to be returned once this has been done.

June 2026 Series Stationery Despatches

Our Despatch team will be providing centres with examination stationery, such as blank answer booklets, in readiness for the June 2026 series. This process begins in December 2025 and continues into March 2026.

Please remember that confidential materials (including answer books) must be stored securely at all times, in accordance with JCQ requirements.

If you have any queries or requests relating to these deliveries, you can contact our Despatch team by emailing despatchqueries@wjec.co.uk.

{"accordionId":"7d0fcbf3","accordionHeading":"Academic Year 2025-2026","accordionItems":[{"accordionTitle":"September 2025","accordionTitleSecondary":null,"accordionImage":"","accordionContent":"<div class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW71628540 BCX8\">\n<div class=\"ListContainerWrapper SCXW113124958 BCX8\">\n<div class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW22338817 BCX8\">\nThe information below notes some of the important dates, deadlines, and reminders for Exams Officers this month. Full Key Dates documents for various levels of qualification can be found within our <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"/home/administration/key-dates-and-timetables/#tab_2\" target=\"_blank\" data-anchor=\"#tab_2\">Key Dates & Timetables page</a>. \n \nNew Staff \nCentres with new Exams Officers (or Heads of Centre) can find guidance on amending these and other details within <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"/home/administration/centre-information/#tab_1\" target=\"_blank\" data-anchor=\"#tab_1\">our Centre Information</a><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"/home/administration/centre-information/\" target=\"_blank\"> page</a>.  \nGuidance on creating Portal accounts for new members of staff can be found in the ‘Portal Quick Guides’ document on <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"/home/administration/portal/\" target=\"_blank\">our Portal page</a>. \nTeachers delivering one of our qualifications for the first time can find specifications, resources, and contact details for subject experts on our subject pages, which can be found through the directory on <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"/qualifications/\" target=\"_blank\">our 91두두 page</a>. \n\n 2025/2026 Entries \n<ul>\n<li>Our Entry Fees and Entry Procedures and Coding documents are available this month on our <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"/home/administration/entries/#tab_0\" target=\"_blank\" data-anchor=\"#tab_0\">Entries page</a>. These documents will provide details relevant to all qualifications offered from September 2025 to August 2026.  </li>\n<li>Entries for the November 2025 series can be made until 4th October 2025. Further information, such as the documentation mentioned above, can be found on our <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"/home/administration/entries/#tab_0\" target=\"_blank\" data-anchor=\"#tab_0\">Entries page</a>.   </li>\n<li>Basedata files for the November 2025 (1st September 2025) and January 2026 (6th September 2025) series are published this month and can be downloaded from our <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"/home/administration/entries/basedata/wjec-basedata/#tab_0\" target=\"_blank\" data-anchor=\"#tab_0\">Basedata page</a>.   </li>\n<li>Centres will be notified when preliminary entries for the June 2026 series can be made on <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https://portal.wjec.co.uk/\" target=\"_blank\">Portal</a>, by clicking on ‘Menu, followed by ‘Entries & Registrations’, and then ‘Make Preliminary Entries’. The deadline for submission of these is 10th October 2025. </li>\n</ul>\n\n June 2025 Series Deadlines \n<ul>\n<li>The final deadline for Post-Results Services for the June 2025 examination series, including clerical checks and reviews of marking, is 25th September 2025. Full details of our Post-Results Services can be found within our <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"/home/administration/results-grade-boundaries-and-prs/post-results-services-and-appeals/#tab_0\" target=\"_blank\" data-anchor=\"#tab_0\">Results. Grade Boundaries and PRS page</a>.  </li>\n<li>25th September 2025 is also the deadline for ‘retrospective’ applications for Special Consideration for the June 2025 series.   </li>\n<li>The final deadline for the submission of late Cash-In codes for unitised qualifications is 20th September 2025.  </li>\n</ul>\nApplications for the services above can be made by accessing the relevant areas of <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https://portal.wjec.co.uk/\" target=\"_blank\">Portal</a>. \n \nNovember 2025 Series Deadlines \nSeptember contains the following deadlines for the November 2025 series: \n<ul>\n<li>20th September 2025 is the deadline for applications for modified papers for the January 2026 series.  </li>\n<li>4th October 2025 is the deadline to apply for transferred candidate arrangements for this series. </li>\n</ul>\nThese requests can be made through the JCQ Centre Admin Portal (CAP), which can be accessed via <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https://portal.wjec.co.uk/\" target=\"_blank\">Portal</a>.\n \nAccess to Scripts January 2025 Series \nPlease note that the final date on which electronic copies of scripts can be accessed via Portal from the January 2025 series is 6th September 2025.  \n\n Welsh Baccalaureate 2025/2026 \nThe Welsh Baccalaureate Administration Handbook 2025-26 as well as Principal Moderators’ Reports for Summer 2025 will be published this month on our <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"/qualifications/level-3-advanced-skills-baccalaureate-wales/#tab_keydocuments\" target=\"_blank\" data-anchor=\"#tab_keydocuments\">Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate</a> and <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"/qualifications/welsh-baccalaureate-nationalfoundation/#tab_keydocuments\" target=\"_blank\" data-anchor=\"#tab_keydocuments\">Welsh Baccalaureate National/Foundation Skills Challenge Certificate</a> subject pages. \n \n91두두 Wales – Wales Exam Officer Conference Week \nDuring the week beginning Monday 15th September, 91두두 Wales will be running a range of online sessions, including contributions from WJEC, designed to support exams officers in Wales. For more information, please contact their Strategic Engagement Team by emailing <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"mailto:SETeam@qualifications.wales\" target=\"_blank\">SETeam@qualifications.wales.</a>\n</div>\n\n</div>\n</div>"},{"accordionTitle":"October 2025","accordionTitleSecondary":null,"accordionImage":"","accordionContent":"The information below notes some of the important dates, deadlines, and reminders for Exams Officers this month. Full Key Dates documents for various levels of qualification can be found within our <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"/home/administration/key-dates-and-timetables/#tab_2\" target=\"_blank\" data-anchor=\"#tab_2\">Key Dates & Timetables page</a>. \n New Staff \nCentres with new Exams Officers (or Heads of Centre) can find guidance on amending these and other details within our <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"/home/administration/centre-information/#tab_1\" target=\"_blank\" data-anchor=\"#tab_1\">Centre Information page</a>.  \nGuidance on creating Portal accounts for new members of staff can be found in the ‘Portal Quick Guides’ document on our <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"/home/administration/portal/\" target=\"_blank\">Portal page</a>. \nTeachers delivering one of our qualifications for the first time can find specifications, resources, and contact details for subject experts on our subject pages, which can be found through the directory on our <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"/qualifications/\" target=\"_blank\">91두두 page</a>. \n \nNovember 2025 Series Entries \nThe deadline to make entries for the November 2025 series is 4th October 2025, with an amendment window until 16th October 2025.  \nFull details of entry fees, codes, and processes, as well as links to our Basedata files, can be found on our <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"/home/administration/entries/\" target=\"_blank\">Entries page</a>.  \nNovember 2025 Series Deadlines \nOctober and early November contain the following deadlines for the November 2025 series: \n<ul>\n<li>4th October 2025 is the deadline to apply for transferred candidate arrangements for this series.  </li>\n<li>1st November 2025 is the deadline to apply for Access Arrangements for this series. </li>\n</ul>\nThese requests can be made through the JCQ Centre Admin Portal (CAP), which can be accessed via <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https://portal.wjec.co.uk/\" target=\"_blank\">Portal</a>. \nNovember 2025 Series Internal Assessment \nOur Internal Assessment Mark Input System (IAMIS) will go live on Portal for the November 2025 series during October, allowing centres to submit their marks for internally assessed units/components. IAMIS can be accessed on Portal from ‘Menu’ by clicking ‘Examinations & Assessments’, then ‘Internal Assessment Marks/Outcomes’.  \nThe deadline for submission of these marks is 5th November 2025. \nOur full guide to the Internal Assessment process, step-by-step guides to using IAMIS, and documentation of deadlines, can be found on our <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"/home/administration/internal-assessment/\" target=\"_blank\">Internal Assessment page</a>. \n\n November 2025 Series Despatches \nOur Despatch team will begin providing centres with question papers and answer books for the November 2025 series in October. There will also be separate despatches containing registers and examiner labels.  \nPlease remember that confidential materials (including answer books) must be stored securely at all times, in accordance with JCQ requirements.  \nIf you have any queries or requests relating to these deliveries, you can contact our Despatch team by emailing <a href=\"mailto:despatchqueries@wjec.co.uk\">despatchqueries@wjec.co.uk</a> \n January 2026 Series Entries \nThe deadline to make entries for the January 2026 series is 21st October 2025, with an amendment window open until 11th November 2025. \nFull details of entry fees, codes, and processes, as well as links to our Basedata files, can be found on our <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"/home/administration/entries/\" target=\"_blank\">Entries page</a>.  \nJanuary 2026 Series Deadlines \nOctober contains the following deadlines for the January 2026 series: \n<ul>\n<li>4th October 2025 is the deadline for applications for modified papers for the January 2026 series. </li>\n<li>21st October 2025 is the deadline to apply for Access Arrangements for this series. </li>\n</ul>\nThese requests can be made through the JCQ Centre Admin Portal (CAP), which can be accessed via <a href=\"https://portal.wjec.co.uk/\">Portal</a>. \n\n June 2026 Series Preliminary Entries  \nPreliminary entries for the June 2026 series can be made on <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https://portal.wjec.co.uk/\" target=\"_blank\">Portal</a>, by clicking on ‘Menu, followed by ‘Entries & Registrations’, and then ‘Make Preliminary Entries’. The deadline for submission of these is 10th October 2025. \n\n National Centre Number Register (NCN) Annual Requirements \nDuring October, NCN will be contacting all examination centres regarding: \n<ul>\n<li>Their annual update (to be completed by Exams Officers)  </li>\n<li>Their Head of Centre declarations (to be completed by the Head of Centre).  </li>\n</ul>\nAnnual completion of these surveys is a requirement of all registered examination centres and failure to respond by the 31st October 2025 deadline may result in the removal of centre approval status. Centres are, therefore, advised to respond to these requests as quickly as possible.  \nNCN can be contacted directly by emailing <a href=\"mailto:ncn@ocr.org.uk\">ncn@ocr.org.uk</a>."},{"accordionTitle":"November 2025","accordionTitleSecondary":null,"accordionImage":"","accordionContent":"The information below notes some of the important dates, deadlines, and reminders for Exams Officers this month. Full Key Dates documents for various levels of qualification can be found within our <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"/home/administration/key-dates-and-timetables/#tab_2\" target=\"_blank\" data-anchor=\"#tab_2\">Key Dates & Timetables page</a>. \n \nNovember 2025 Series Examinations \nTimetabled written examinations for certain qualifications take place during November. Full timetables for all qualifications can be found on our <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"/home/administration/key-dates-and-timetables/#tab_2\" target=\"_blank\" data-anchor=\"#tab_2\">Key Dates & Timetables page</a>.  \nOur Exam Requirements November 2025 documents, which provide information on the materials and resources required for each timetabled examination in the series, are located within our <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"/home/administration/examinations/#tab_1\" target=\"_blank\" data-anchor=\"#tab_1\">Examinations page</a>.  \nOur <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"/home/administration/examinations/#tab_1\" target=\"_blank\" data-anchor=\"#tab_1\">Examinations page</a> also contains guidance on exam processes, including the following: \n<ul>\n<li>How to download question papers and attendance registers from <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https://portal.wjec.co.uk/\" target=\"_blank\">Portal </a></li>\n<li>Very Late Arrivals </li>\n<li>Timetable Clashes </li>\n<li>Malpractice </li>\n</ul>\nGuidance on Access Arrangements and Special Consideration can be found within our <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"/home/administration/special-requirements/\" target=\"_blank\">Special Requirements page</a>. \n \nNovember 2025 Series Internal Assessment \nOur Internal Assessment Mark Input System (IAMIS) went live on <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https://portal.wjec.co.uk/\" target=\"_blank\">Portal</a> for the November 2025 series during October, allowing centres to submit their marks for internally assessed units/components. IAMIS can be accessed on Portal from ‘Menu’ by clicking ‘Examinations & Assessments’, then ‘Internal Assessment Marks/Outcomes’.  \nThe deadline for submission of these marks is 5th November 2025. \nOur full guide to the Internal Assessment process, step-by-step guides to using IAMIS, and documentation of deadlines, can be found on our <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"/home/administration/internal-assessment/\" target=\"_blank\">Internal Assessment page</a>. \n \nNovember 2025 Series Despatches \nOur Despatch team will continue providing centres with registers and examiner labels for the November 2025 series in November.  \nPlease remember that confidential materials (including answer books) must be stored securely at all times, in accordance with JCQ requirements.  \nIf you have any queries or requests relating to these deliveries, you can contact our Despatch team by emailing <a href=\"mailto:despatchqueries@wjec.co.uk\">despatchqueries@wjec.co.uk </a>\n \nJanuary 2026 Series Entries \nThe deadline to make entries for the January 2026 series was 21st October 2025, with an amendment window open until 11th November 2025. \nFull details of entry fees, codes, and processes, as well as links to our Basedata files, can be found on our <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"/home/administration/entries/\" target=\"_blank\">Entries page</a>. \n \nJanuary 2026 Series Transferred Candidate Arrangements Deadline \n2nd December 2025 is the deadline to make requests for transferred candidate arrangements for the January 2026 series. These requests, as well as those for Access Arrangements and modified papers, can be made through the JCQ Centre Admin Portal (CAP), which can be accessed via <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https://portal.wjec.co.uk/\" target=\"_blank\">Portal</a>. \n \nJanuary 2026 Series Internal Assessment \nDuring November and December, our Internal Assessment Mark Input System (IAMIS) will go live on Portal for qualifications in the January 2026 series, allowing centres to submit their marks for internally assessed units/components. Many of these qualifications have submission deadlines in December. \nIAMIS can be accessed on Portal from the ‘Menu’ menu by clicking ‘Examinations & Assessments’, then ‘Internal Assessment Marks/Outcomes’.  \nOur full guide to the Internal Assessment process, step-by-step guides to using IAMIS, and documentation of deadlines, can be found on our <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"/home/administration/internal-assessment/\" target=\"_blank\">Internal Assessment page</a>. \n \nJanuary 2026 Series Despatches \nOur Despatch team will begin providing centres with question papers and answer books for the January 2026 series in November, with this process continuing in December.  \nPlease remember that confidential materials (including answer books) must be stored securely at all times, in accordance with JCQ requirements.  \nIf you have any queries or requests relating to these deliveries, you can contact our Despatch team by emailing <a href=\"mailto:despatchqueries@wjec.co.uk\">despatchqueries@wjec.co.uk </a>\n \nJanuary 2026 Series VTQ Term-Time Checkpoint \n24th November 2025 is one of our <a href=\"/home/delivery-of-vtq-results-for-2024-and-beyond/\">Vocational and Technical Qualification (VTQ) term-time checkpoints</a>, in which centres will be provided with entry data on Portal for centres to check, with a declaration to be returned once this has been done. \n \nJune 2026 Series Basedata \nBasedata files for the June 2026 series will be made available by 21st November 2025, on our <a href=\"/home/administration/entries/basedata/wjec-basedata/#tab_0\" data-anchor=\"#tab_0\">Basedata page for centres outside of England</a>. \n \nJune 2025 Series Certificates  \nCertificates for the June 2025 Series will be issued to centres by early November. Further details on this process, including guidance on processing any certificate amendments required, can be found within our <a href=\"/home/administration/results-grade-boundaries-and-prs/post-results-services-and-appeals/#tab_2\" data-anchor=\"#tab_2\">Post-Results Services and Appeals</a> page.  \n \nNational Centre Number Register (NCN) Annual Requirements \nDuring October, NCN will be contacting all examination centres regarding: \n<ul>\n<li>Their annual update (to be completed by Exams Officers)  </li>\n<li>Their Head of Centre declarations (to be completed by the Head of Centre).  </li>\n</ul>\nAnnual completion of these surveys is a requirement of all registered examination centres and failure to respond by the 31st October 2025 deadline may result in the removal of centre approval status. Centres are, therefore, advised to respond to these requests as quickly as possible.  \nNCN can be contacted directly by emailing <a href=\"mailto:ncn@ocr.org.uk\">ncn@ocr.org.uk</a>   "},{"accordionTitle":"December 2025","accordionTitleSecondary":null,"accordionImage":"","accordionContent":"The information below notes some of the important dates, deadlines, and reminders for Exams Officers this month. Full Key Dates documents for various levels of qualification can be found within our <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"/home/administration/key-dates-and-timetables/#tab_2\" target=\"_blank\" data-anchor=\"#tab_2\">Key Dates & Timetables</a> page. \n \nJanuary 2026 Series Internal Assessment \nDuring November and December, our Internal Assessment Mark Input System (IAMIS) will go live on <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https://portal.wjec.co.uk/\" target=\"_blank\">Portal</a> for qualifications in the January 2026 series, allowing centres to submit their marks for internally assessed units/components. Many of these qualifications have submission deadlines in December. \nIAMIS can be accessed on Portal from ‘Menu’ by clicking ‘Examinations & Assessments’, then ‘Internal Assessment Marks/Outcomes’.  \nOur full guide to the Internal Assessment process, step-by-step guides to using IAMIS, and documentation of deadlines, can be found on our <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"/home/administration/internal-assessment/\" target=\"_blank\">Internal Assessment</a> page. \n \nJanuary 2026 Series Despatches \nOur Despatch team will begin providing centres with registers and labels for the January 2026 series in November, with this process continuing in December.  \nPlease remember that confidential materials (including answer books) must be stored securely at all times, in accordance with JCQ requirements.  \nIf you have any queries or requests relating to these deliveries, you can contact our Despatch team by emailing <a href=\"mailto:despatchqueries@wjec.co.uk\">despatchqueries@wjec.co.uk.</a>\n \nJanuary 2026 Series Transferred Candidate Arrangements Deadline \n2nd December 2025 is the deadline to make requests for transferred candidate arrangements for the January 2026 series. These requests, as well as those for Access Arrangements and modified papers, can be made through the JCQ Centre Admin Portal (CAP), which can be accessed via <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https://portal.wjec.co.uk/\" target=\"_blank\">Portal</a>. \n \nJanuary 2026 Series VTQ Term-Time Checkpoint \n5th December 2025 is one of our <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"/home/delivery-of-vtq-results-for-2024-and-beyond/\" target=\"_blank\">Vocational and Technical Qualification (VTQ) term-time checkpoints</a>, in which centres will be provided with entry data on <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https://portal.wjec.co.uk/\" target=\"_blank\">Portal</a> for centres to check, with a declaration to be returned once this has been done. \n \nJune 2026 Series Basedata \nBasedata files for the June 2026 series were made available by in November, on our <a href=\"https://www.wjec.co.https//www.wjec.co.uk/home/administration/entries/basedata/wjec-basedata/#tab_0uk/home/administration/entries/basedata/wjec-basedata/#tab_0\">Basedata page for centres outside of England</a>. \n \nJune 2026 Series Stationery Despatches \nOur Despatch team will be providing centres with examination stationery, such as blank answer booklets, in readiness for the June 2026 series. This process begins in December 2025 and continues into March 2026. \nPlease remember that answer books must be stored securely at all times, in accordance with JCQ requirements, and must not be used for controlled assessments, internal school tests or mock examinations. \nIf you have any queries or requests relating to these deliveries, you can contact our Despatch team by emailing <a href=\"mailto:despatchqueries@wjec.co.uk\">despatchqueries@wjec.co.uk.</a>"},{"accordionTitle":"January 2026","accordionTitleSecondary":null,"accordionImage":"","accordionContent":"The information below notes some of the important dates, deadlines, and reminders for Exams Officers this month. Full Key Dates documents for various levels of qualification can be found within our <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"/home/administration/key-dates-and-timetables/#tab_2\" target=\"_blank\" data-anchor=\"#tab_2\">Key Dates & Timetables</a> page. \n January 2026 Series Examinations \nTimetabled written examinations for certain qualifications take place during January. Full timetables for all qualifications can be found on our <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"/home/administration/key-dates-and-timetables/#tab_0\" target=\"_blank\" data-anchor=\"#tab_0\">Key Dates & Timetables</a> page.  \nOur Exam Requirements January 2026 documents, which provide information on the materials and resources required for each timetabled examination in the series, are located within our <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"/home/administration/examinations/#tab_1\" target=\"_blank\" data-anchor=\"#tab_1\">Examinations</a> page.  \nOur <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"/home/administration/examinations/\" target=\"_blank\">Examinations</a> page also contains guidance on exam processes, including the following: \n<ul>\n<li>How to download question papers and attendance registers from <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https://portal.wjec.co.uk/\" target=\"_blank\">Portal </a></li>\n<li>Very Late Arrivals</li>\n<li>Timetable Clashes</li>\n<li>Malpractice </li>\n</ul>\nGuidance on Access Arrangements and Special Consideration can be found within our <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"/home/administration/special-requirements/\" target=\"_blank\">Special Requirements</a> page.  January 2026 Series Internal Assessment \nOur Internal Assessment Mark Input System (IAMIS) will go live on <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https://portal.wjec.co.uk/\" target=\"_blank\">Portal</a> for qualifications in the January 2026 series during November and December, allowing centres to submit their marks for internally assessed units/components. Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced and Advanced Skills qualifications have a submission deadline of 10th January 2026. \nIAMIS can be accessed on Portal from ‘Menu’ by clicking ‘Examinations & Assessments’, then ‘Internal Assessment Marks/Outcomes’.  \nOur full guide to the Internal Assessment process, step-by-step guides to using IAMIS, and documentation of deadlines, can be found on our <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"/home/administration/internal-assessment/\" target=\"_blank\">Internal Assessment</a> page.\n November 2025 Series Results \nResults for the November 2025 Series will be issued on 8th January 2026. \nResults guides, grade boundary information, and guides to our Post-Results Services can be found on our <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"/home/administration/results-grade-boundaries-and-prs\" target=\"_blank\">Results, Grade Boundaries and PRS</a> pages. \nInformation regarding accessing results is available on <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https://portal.wjec.co.uk/\" target=\"_blank\">Portal</a> under ‘Key Information’. \n June 2026 Series Deadlines \n31st January 2026 is the deadline to make applications for modified papers and to submit consortium arrangements forms for the June 2026 series.  \nThese requests can be made through the JCQ Centre Admin Portal (CAP), which can be accessed via <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https://portal.wjec.co.uk/\" target=\"_blank\">Portal</a>. \n June 2026 Series Stationery Despatches \nOur Despatch team will be providing centres with examination stationery, such as blank answer booklets, in readiness for the June 2026 series. This process begins in December 2025 and continues into March 2026. \nPlease remember that answer books must be stored securely at all times, in accordance with JCQ requirements, and must not be used for controlled assessments, internal school tests or mock examinations. \nIf you have any queries or requests relating to these deliveries, you can contact our Despatch team by emailing <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"mailto:despatchqueries@wjec.co.uk\" target=\"_blank\">despatchqueries@wjec.co.uk</a>."},{"accordionTitle":"February 2026","accordionTitleSecondary":null,"accordionImage":"","accordionContent":"<div class=\"SCXW69938112 BCX8\">\n<div class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW69938112 BCX8\">\nThe information below notes some of the important dates, deadlines, and reminders for Exams Officers this month. Full Key Dates documents for various levels of qualification can be found within our <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"/home/administration/key-dates-and-timetables/#tab_2\" target=\"_blank\" data-anchor=\"#tab_2\">Key Dates & Timetables</a> page.  \nJune 2026 Series Entries   </div>\n<div class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW69938112 BCX8\">\n<div class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW132524467 BCX8\">\nFor many qualifications (including all GCSE and GCE subjects), the deadline to make entries for the June 2026 series is 21st February 2026, with an amendment window open until 18th March 2026. \n Full details of entry fees, codes, and processes, as well as links to our Basedata files, can be found on our <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"/home/administration/entries/\" target=\"_blank\">Entries</a> page. \n</div>\n \n</div>\n<div class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW69938112 BCX8\">November 2025 Series Deadlines  </div>\n<div class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW69938112 BCX8\">\n<ul>\n<li>The final deadline for Post-Results Services for the November 2025 examination series, including clerical checks and reviews of marking, is 12th February 2026. Full details of our Post-Results Services can be found within our <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"/home/administration/results-grade-boundaries-and-prs/post-results-services-and-appeals/\" target=\"_blank\">Results, Grade Boundaries and PRS</a> page. </li>\n<li>12th February 2025 is also the deadline for ‘retrospective’ applications for Special Consideration for the November 2025 series.  </li>\n</ul>\n</div>\n</div>\n<div class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW69938112 BCX8\">\n<img class=\"WACImage SCXW69938112 BCX8\" unselectable=\"on\" alt=\"Shape\" src=\"/media/soqiltro/blob.png?rmode=max&width=1&height=1\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\"> \nNovember 2025 Series Certificates  </div>\n<div class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW69938112 BCX8\">\nCertificates for the November 2025 Series will be issued to centres during this month. Further details on this process, including guidance on processing any certificate amendments required, can be found within our <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"/home/administration/results-grade-boundaries-and-prs/post-results-services-and-appeals/#tab_2\" target=\"_blank\" data-anchor=\"#tab_2\">Post-Results Services and Appeals</a> page. \n</div>\n<div class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW69938112 BCX8\">\n<img class=\"WACImage SCXW69938112 BCX8\" unselectable=\"on\" alt=\"Shape\" src=\"/media/soqiltro/blob.png?rmode=max&width=1&height=1\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\">\n</div>\n<div class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW69938112 BCX8\">Access to Scripts June 2025 Series  </div>\n<div class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW69938112 BCX8\">\n<div class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW4641272 BCX8\">\nPlease note that the final date on which electronic copies of scripts can be accessed via <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https://portal.wjec.co.uk\" target=\"_blank\">Portal</a> from the June 2025 series is 21st February 2026. \n June 2026 Series Stationery Despatches  \nOur Despatch team will be providing centres with examination stationery, such as blank answer booklets, in readiness for the June 2026 series. This process begins in December 2025 and continues into March 2026. \nPlease remember that confidential materials (including answer books) must be stored securely at all times, in accordance with JCQ requirements.  \n If you have any queries or requests relating to these deliveries, you can contact our Despatch team by emailing <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"mailto:despatchqueries@wjec.co.uk\" target=\"_blank\">despatchqueries@wjec.co.uk.</a>\n</div>\n</div>"},{"accordionTitle":"April 2026","accordionTitleSecondary":null,"accordionImage":"","accordionContent":"The information below notes some of the important dates, deadlines, and reminders for Exams Officers this month. Full Key Dates documents for various levels of qualification can be found within our <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"/home/administration/key-dates-and-timetables/#tab_2\" target=\"_blank\" data-anchor=\"#tab_2\">Key Dates & Timetables</a> page.  \n June 2026 Series Internal Assessment \nFor many qualifications, our Internal Assessment Mark Input System (IAMIS) went live on <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https://portal.wjec.co.uk/\" target=\"_blank\">Portal</a> from 10th March 2026, with other qualifications following on 1st April 2026, allowing centres to submit their marks for internally assessed units/components.  \nIAMIS can be accessed on Portal from ‘Menu’ by clicking ‘Examinations & Assessments’, then ‘Internal Assessment Marks/Outcomes’.  \nOur full guide to the Internal Assessment process, step-by-step guides to using IAMIS, and documentation of deadlines, can be found on our <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"/home/administration/internal-assessment/\" target=\"_blank\">Internal Assessment</a> page. \nGuides to the electronic submission of sample work (where required) can be found on our<a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"/home/administration/e-submission-upload/\" target=\"_blank\"> e-submission upload</a> page. \n Exam Requirements June 2026 Series \nOur Exam Requirements June 2026 documents, which provide information on the materials and resources required for each timetabled examination in the series, are located within our <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"/home/administration/examinations/#tab_1\" target=\"_blank\" data-anchor=\"#tab_1\">Examinations</a> page. \n June 2026 Series Examination Despatches \nOur Despatch team will begin providing centres with question papers and answer books for the June 2026 series in April, which will continue in May and June. There will also be separate despatches containing registers and examiner labels.  \nPlease remember that confidential materials (including answer books) must be stored securely at all times, in accordance with JCQ requirements. \nIf you have any queries or requests relating to these deliveries, you can contact our Despatch team by emailing <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"mailto:despatchqueries@wjec.co.uk\" target=\"_blank\">despatchqueries@wjec.co.uk.</a>\n January 2026 Series Deadlines \n<ul>\n<li>The final deadline for Post-Results Services for the January 2026 examination series, including clerical checks and reviews of marking, is 9th April 2026. Full details of our Post-Results Services can be found within our <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"/home/administration/results-grade-boundaries-and-prs/post-results-services-and-appeals/\" target=\"_blank\">Results, Grade Boundaries and PRS</a> page. </li>\n<li>9th April 2026 is also the deadline for ‘retrospective’ applications for Special Consideration for the January 2026 series.  </li>\n<li>The final deadline for the submission of late Cash-In codes for unitised qualifications is 13th April 2026. </li>\n</ul>\nApplications for the services above can be made by accessing the relevant areas of <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https://portal.wjec.co.uk/\" target=\"_blank\">Portal</a>. \n Welsh Baccalaureate June 2026 Series \nFor National/Foundation candidates and resitting Advanced level candidates, 30th April 2026 is the deadline for submission of the Welsh Baccalaureate AOI1 Form. This form can be found on our <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https://portal.wjec.co.uk/\" target=\"_blank\">Welsh Baccalaureate</a> page and completed forms should be returned to <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"mailto:wbq@wjec.co.uk\" target=\"_blank\">wbq@wjec.co.uk</a>."},{"accordionTitle":"May 2026","accordionTitleSecondary":null,"accordionImage":"","accordionContent":"The information below notes some of the important dates, deadlines, and reminders for Exams Officers this month. Full Key Dates documents for various levels of qualification can be found within our <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"/home/administration/key-dates-and-timetables/#tab_2\" target=\"_blank\" data-anchor=\"#tab_2\">Key Dates & Timetables</a> page.  \n June 2026 Series Examinations \nTimetabled written examinations for many qualifications begin in May and continue into June. Full timetables for all qualifications can be found on our <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"/home/administration/key-dates-and-timetables/#tab_0\" target=\"_blank\" data-anchor=\"#tab_0\">Key Dates & Timetables</a> page.  \nOur Exam Requirements June 2026 documents, which provide information on the materials and resources required for each timetabled examination in the series, are located within our <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"/home/administration/examinations/#tab_1\" target=\"_blank\" data-anchor=\"#tab_1\">Examinations</a> page.  \nOur <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"/home/administration/examinations/\" target=\"_blank\">Examinations</a> page also contains guidance on exam processes, including the following: \n<ul>\n<li>How to download question papers and attendance registers from <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https://portal.wjec.co.uk/\" target=\"_blank\">Portal </a></li>\n<li>Very Late Arrivals</li>\n<li>Timetable Clashes</li>\n<li>Malpractice </li>\n</ul>\nGuidance on Access Arrangements and Special Consideration can be found within our <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"/home/administration/special-requirements/\" target=\"_blank\">Special Requirements</a> page.  June 2026 Series Internal Assessment Deadlines \nFor many qualifications, including most GCSE and GCE qualifications, the deadlines for submission of internal assessment marks on our Internal Assessment Mark Input System (IAMIS) are during May. A full list of internal assessment deadlines can be found within our <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"/home/administration/key-dates-and-timetables/#tab_1\" target=\"_blank\" data-anchor=\"#tab_1\">Key Dates & Timetables</a> page. \nIAMIS can be accessed on <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https://portal.wjec.co.uk/\" target=\"_blank\">Portal</a> from ‘Menu’ by clicking ‘Examinations & Assessments’, then ‘Internal Assessment Marks/Outcomes’.  \nOur full guide to the Internal Assessment process, step-by-step guides to using IAMIS, and documentation of deadlines, can be found on our <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"/home/administration/internal-assessment/\" target=\"_blank\">Internal Assessment</a> page. \nGuides to the electronic submission of sample work (where required) can be found on our <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"/home/administration/e-submission-upload/\" target=\"_blank\">e-submission upload</a> page. \n June 2026 Series Examination Despatches \nOur Despatch team began providing centres with question papers and answer books for the June 2026 series in April, and this continues in May and June.  \nPlease remember that confidential materials (including answer books) must be stored securely at all times, in accordance with JCQ requirements. \nIf you have any queries or requests relating to these deliveries, you can contact our Despatch team by emailing <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"mailto:despatchqueries@wjec.co.uk\" target=\"_blank\">despatchqueries@wjec.co.uk</a>  \n June 2026 Series VTQ Term-Time Checkpoint \n1st May 2026 is one of our <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"/home/delivery-of-vtq-results-for-2024-and-beyond/\" target=\"_blank\">Vocational and Technical Qualification (VTQ) term-time checkpoints</a>, in which centres will be provided with entry data on <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https://portal.wjec.co.uk/\" target=\"_blank\">Portal</a> for centres to check, with a declaration to be returned once this has been done. \nJanuary 2026 Series Certificates \nCertificates for the January 2026 Series will be issued to centres during May. Further details on this process, including guidance on processing any certificate amendments required, can be found within our <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"/home/administration/results-grade-boundaries-and-prs/post-results-services-and-appeals/#tab_2\" target=\"_blank\" data-anchor=\"#tab_2\">Post-Results Services and Appeals</a> page. "},{"accordionTitle":"June 2026","accordionTitleSecondary":null,"accordionImage":"","accordionContent":"The information below notes some of the important dates, deadlines, and reminders for Exams Officers this month. Full Key Dates documents for various levels of qualification can be found within our <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"/home/administration/key-dates-and-timetables/#tab_2\" target=\"_blank\" data-anchor=\"#tab_2\">Key Dates & Timetables</a> page.  \n \nJune 2026 Series Examinations \nTimetabled written examinations for many qualifications begin in May and continue into June. Full timetables for all qualifications can be found on our <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"/home/administration/key-dates-and-timetables/#tab_0\" target=\"_blank\" data-anchor=\"#tab_0\">Key Dates & Timetables</a> page.  \nOur Exam Requirements June 2026 documents, which provide information on the materials and resources required for each timetabled examination in the series, are located within our <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"/home/administration/examinations/#tab_1\" target=\"_blank\" data-anchor=\"#tab_1\">Examinations</a> page.  \nOur <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"/home/administration/examinations/\" target=\"_blank\">Examinations</a> page also contains guidance on exam processes, including the following: \n<ul>\n<li>How to download question papers and attendance registers from <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https://portal.wjec.co.uk/\" target=\"_blank\">Portal </a></li>\n<li>Very Late Arrivals</li>\n<li>Timetable Clashes</li>\n<li>Malpractice </li>\n</ul>\nGuidance on Access Arrangements and Special Consideration can be found within our <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"/home/administration/special-requirements/\" target=\"_blank\">Special Requirements</a> page. \n \nJune 2026 Series Internal Assessment Deadlines \nFor some qualifications, the deadlines for submission of internal assessment marks on our Internal Assessment Mark Input System (IAMIS) are in June. A full list of internal assessment deadlines can be found within our <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"/home/administration/key-dates-and-timetables/#tab_1\" target=\"_blank\" data-anchor=\"#tab_1\">Key Dates & Timetables</a> page. \nIAMIS can be accessed on <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https://portal.wjec.co.uk/\" target=\"_blank\">Portal</a> from ‘Menu’ by clicking ‘Examinations & Assessments’, then ‘Internal Assessment Marks/Outcomes’.  \nOur full guide to the Internal Assessment process, step-by-step guides to using IAMIS, and documentation of deadlines, can be found on our <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"/home/administration/internal-assessment/\" target=\"_blank\">Internal Assessment</a> page. \nGuides to the electronic submission of sample work (where required) can be found on our <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"/home/administration/e-submission-upload/\" target=\"_blank\">e-submission upload</a> page. \n \nJune 2026 Series Special Consideration Deadline \nThe deadline for submitting applications for Special Consideration for the June 2026 series is 1st July 2026. While applications made after this date may still be considered, processing late requests prior to the issuing of results cannot be guaranteed.  \nMore information regarding the Special Consideration process can be found on our <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"/home/administration/special-requirements/#tab_1\" target=\"_blank\" data-anchor=\"#tab_1\">Special Requirements</a> page.  \n \nJune 2026 Series Examination Despatches \nOur Despatch team began providing centres with question papers and answer books for the June 2026 series in April, and this continues in May and June.  \nPlease remember that confidential materials (including answer books) must be stored securely at all times, in accordance with JCQ requirements. \nIf you have any queries or requests relating to these deliveries, you can contact our Despatch team by emailing <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"mailto:despatchqueries@wjec.co.uk\" target=\"_blank\">despatchqueries@wjec.co.uk</a>. "},{"accordionTitle":"July 2026","accordionTitleSecondary":null,"accordionImage":"","accordionContent":"The information below notes some of the important dates, deadlines, and reminders for Exams Officers this month. Full Key Dates documents for various levels of qualification can be found within our <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"/home/administration/key-dates-and-timetables/#tab_2\" target=\"_blank\" data-anchor=\"#tab_2\">Key Dates & Timetables</a> page.  \n \nJune 2026 Series Results \nResults for the June 2026 Series will be issued on the following dates: \n \n2nd July 2026 – Entry Pathways \n13th August 2026 - AS/A Level; Level 3 Applied Certificates and Diplomas; Skills Challenge Certificate – WBQ Advanced; Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales; Extended Project; Foundation Diploma in Art and Design; Health and Social Care/ Children’s Care Play Learning and Development (Wales) \n20th August 2026 – GCSE; Level 1/2 Vocational Awards and Certificates; Entry Level; Level 1&2 Certificates (Latin and Additional Maths); Language Pathways; Skills Challenge Certificate – Welsh Baccalaureate Qualification National/Foundation; Cymraeg Gwaith \n \nResults will be made available from midnight of the day before these dates to Portal users with Examinations Officer and Admin accounts. All other Portal users with access to the Results area will only receive access to this information from 8am on the dates listed above. Further guidance on Portal accounts and account permissions can be found on our Portal page. \nResults guides, grade boundary information and guides to our Post-Results Services can be found on our <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"/home/administration/results-grade-boundaries-and-prs\" target=\"_blank\">Results, Grade Boundaries and PRS</a> pages. \nInformation regarding accessing results is also available on Portal under ‘Key Information’. \nModerator reports will be made available on Portal from 8am on the days listed above under ‘Examinations & Assessments’ and ‘Internal Assessment Marks/Outcomes’ (Entry Pathways reports can be found under ‘Results’ and ‘File Download – Print Results’).  \n \nJune 2026 Series Special Consideration Deadline \nThe deadline for submitting applications for Special Consideration for the June 2026 series is 1st July 2026. While applications made after this date may still be considered, processing late requests prior to the issuing of results cannot be guaranteed.  \nMore information regarding the Special Consideration process can be found on our <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"/home/administration/special-requirements/#tab_1\" target=\"_blank\" data-anchor=\"#tab_1\">Special Requirements</a> page.  \n \nNovember 2025 Series Access to Scripts \nPlease note that the final date on which electronic copies of scripts can be accessed via <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https://portal.wjec.co.uk/\" target=\"_blank\">Portal</a> from the November 2025 series is 9th July 2025. "},{"accordionTitle":"August 2026","accordionTitleSecondary":null,"accordionImage":"","accordionContent":"The information below notes some of the important dates, deadlines, and reminders for Exams Officers this month. Full Key Dates documents for various levels of qualification can be found within our Key Dates & Timetables page.  \n \nJune 2026 Series Results \nResults for the June 2026 Series will be issued on the following dates: \n \n13th August 2026 - AS/A Level; Level 3 Applied Certificates and Diplomas; Skills Challenge Certificate – WBQ Advanced; Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales; Extended Project; Foundation Diploma in Art and Design; Health and Social Care/ Children’s Care Play Learning and Development (Wales) \n20th August 2026 – GCSE; Level 1/2 Vocational Awards and Certificates; Entry Level; Level 1&2 Certificates (Latin and Additional Maths); Language Pathways; Skills Challenge Certificate – Welsh Baccalaureate Qualification National/Foundation; Cymraeg Gwaith \n \nResults will be made available from midnight of the day before these dates to Portal users with Examinations Officer and Admin accounts. All other Portal users with access to the Results area will only receive access to this information from 8am on the dates listed above. Further guidance on Portal accounts and account permissions can be found on our <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"/home/administration/portal/\" target=\"_blank\">Portal</a> page. \nResults guides, grade boundary information and guides to our Post-Results Services can be found on our <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"/home/administration/results-grade-boundaries-and-prs\" target=\"_blank\">Results, Grade Boundaries and PRS</a> pages. \nInformation regarding accessing results is also available on Portal under ‘Key Information’. \nModerator reports will be made available on Portal from 8am on the days listed above under ‘Examinations & Assessments’ and ‘Internal Assessment Marks/Outcomes’.  \n \nJanuary 2026 Series Access to Scripts  \nPlease note that the final date on which electronic copies of scripts can be accessed via <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https://portal.wjec.co.uk\" target=\"_blank\">Portal</a> from the January 2026 series is 5th September 2026.  "}]}