A level exam clash 2026

Now that the 2026 A level exam timetables are out, I’ve just checked when my exams are, and I have both Latin Unseen Translation (1hr 45mins, 33% of the A level) and History Thematic Study (2hrs 30mins, 40% of A level) scheduled for the same PM slot on 19th May. This is making me really anxious because I’m not sure what the process will be, and these 2 papers are very significant because each paper is the biggest proportion of the overall qualification for it’s subject. I’m aiming for top grades A/A* and am worried that this clash will compromise my results.
Does anyone have experience with a similar clash and can give some advice on what will happen/ how to prepare?

Reply 1

DerDracologe

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There is protocol for when this kind of thing happens. This is taken from the website for the JCQ which is the body in charge of exams:
‘If a candidate is taking two or more exams timetabled in the same session and the combined time is more than three hours, you can move one of the exams to a different session within the same day.’
‘When it comes to exam time, the security of the exam must always be maintained. It’s vital that ‘clash candidates’ are supervised by a member of centre staff or an invigilator following the JCQ ICE regulations.

Where an exam has been moved to a different session within the same day, you need to supervise the candidate between the two sessions. Supervision can take place outside the exam room (e.g. in a classroom) and although formal exam conditions are not needed, candidates must be supervised at all times. Candidates may revise using their own resources but they must not:

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Be in possession of a mobile phone or any other electronic communication or storage device

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Have access to the internet

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Have contact with any candidate who has already sat the examination they are due to take

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Be coached by a member of centre staff.’

Reply 2

McGinger

As above, its do-able.
Talk to your Exams Office or to your Head of Sixth for reassurance.

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