Cambridge International Education Cancels June 2026 Exams in UAE, Shifts to Portfolio Assessment
Cambridge cancels June 2026 exams in UAE for IGCSE, O Level, AS & A Level and IPQ students
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Cambridge International Education has announced that traditional exams for IGCSE, O Level, AS & A Level, and IPQ students in the UAE will be replaced by a portfolio assessment method in June 2026. This decision, made in coordination with the UAE Ministry of Education, aims to ensure the safety and progression of candidates.
- 01Cambridge International Education will not hold traditional exams in June 2026 for UAE students.
- 02Students will submit portfolios of their work for assessment instead.
- 03The decision was made in collaboration with the UAE Ministry of Education.
- 04Cambridge will provide guidance and updates to schools regarding the new assessment process.
- 05Certification for students' work will still be available.
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Cambridge International Education has announced a significant change for students in the UAE, stating that traditional exams for the June 2026 series will be replaced with a portfolio of evidence assessment method. This decision affects candidates enrolled in Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge O Level, Cambridge International AS & A Level, and the Cambridge International Project Qualification (IPQ). The move, made in coordination with the UAE Ministry of Education, is intended to ensure the safety and progression of students. Schools will now be responsible for preparing and submitting portfolios of evidence on behalf of their candidates. Cambridge has committed to providing ongoing support and guidance to schools throughout this transition, including weekly updates and resources available on their public website. The organization reassured that students will still receive certification for their work, allowing them to progress in their education despite the shift from traditional exam formats.
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This change will affect over 120 schools in the UAE that offer Cambridge programs, impacting thousands of students preparing for their exams.
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