IGCSE Exams in Jordan 2026: Dates, Fees & How to Register (British Council Amman)
Whether you're a school student in Amman or a private candidate resitting one subject, sitting IGCSE and A-Level exams in Jordan comes down to three things: which session you enter, when you register, and how much it costs. Here's the practical 2026 guide — exam windows, the British Council in Amman, private-candidate registration, and how to plan your year — with the Jordan-specific details other guides skip.
- Cambridge runs May/June and Oct/Nov series; Edexcel also offers a January series.
- Register well before the deadline — late entries are accepted but carry penalty fees.
- Private candidates can sit exams through the British Council in Amman (Rainbow Street, Jabal Amman).
- Fees are per subject, in JOD, and vary by board and paper — budget early.
IGCSE & A-Level exam sessions in Jordan
| Series | Cambridge | Edexcel | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | — | ✓ (International) | ~March |
| May / June | ✓ | ✓ | ~August |
| October / November | ✓ | ✓ | ~January |
Your 2026 planning timeline
Where to sit your exams
The main route for IGCSE/A-Level exams in Jordan — especially for private candidates — is the British Council in Amman (Rainbow Street, Jabal Amman), which runs both Cambridge and Pearson Edexcel exams. Many British-curriculum schools in Amman are also registered exam centres for their own students. If you're at a British-system school, your exams officer handles entries; if you're independent, you register as a private candidate.
How private candidates register
- Choose your board, subjects & sessionConfirm the exact syllabus codes (e.g. Maths 0580, Physics 0625) and whether you're sitting Cambridge or Edexcel.
- Complete the application & payFill in the British Council application and pay the fees; payment can be made at the British Council office in Jabal Amman.
- Submit your documents by emailPrivate candidates send documents to the British Council's private-candidates email before the deadline.
- Get your timetable & statement of entryCheck exam dates, times and your candidate number carefully — then start your final revision.
How much do IGCSE exams cost in Jordan?
Fees are charged per subject, in Jordanian Dinar (JOD), and depend on the board and the specific qualification. Sciences with practical or extended papers usually cost more than a single-paper subject. Because fees change every series, get the current price list from the British Council before you budget — and remember late entries cost extra.
Choosing the right subjects (if you're aiming for a Jordanian university)
How to be ready on exam day
Registration gets you a seat — real past-paper practice gets you the grade. The most reliable way to walk in confident is to work through recent papers under timed conditions and mark them against the scheme.
FAQ
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Can I resit just one IGCSE subject to improve my grade?
Plan your session, register early, budget for the per-subject fees — and put the weeks you save into real past-paper practice. That's how you turn an exam entry into the grade you actually need.
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