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Exams
There are nine papers in total to complete including two out of three option papers at Advanced Level. You can choose to change your optional papers if you wish.
There is no restriction to the number of exams you may attempt, allowing you to choose to sit as many or as few papers as you like at each exam session. You are, however, recommended to attempt a maximum of four papers in each six-month period.
You can sit the papers in any order to suit your own career or study needs. You are advised, however, to attempt the papers in numerical order.
There is no time limit to completing the exams and individual subject passes are allowed for all papers. Exams can be attempted twice a year in June and December.