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GCSE Computer Science Exam
GCSE Computer Science Exam
GCSE Computer Science exam booking for private candidates, resit learners and adults, sat under the Cambridge IGCSE specification with full support from Pass.
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Fast-Track GCSE Computer Science Resit. Book your GCSE Computer Science exam without returning to school or college, with Pass helping you secure a place at an exam centre.
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Internationally-Regulated GCSE Exam. Sit the Cambridge IGCSE (9-1) Computer Science exam, a recognised qualification available to private candidates, resit learners and adults.
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Expert-Built GCSE Computer Science Course. Enrol on our fully online IGCSE Computer Science Course, featuring exam-style questions and timed mock exams.
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Low Cost Guaranteed, No Hidden Fees. Pass offers clear GCSE Computer Science exam pricing, including the core exam arrangements and certification.
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What's involved in sitting a GCSE Computer Science exam?
Whether you're booking a first attempt at GCSE Computer Science or coming back for a resit, Pass takes care of the admin so you can focus on the exam itself. We'll talk you through your Cambridge IGCSE options, help you settle on a sitting, and get your place confirmed.
Our GCSE Computer Science exams run under the Cambridge IGCSE (9-1) Computer Science specification, with sittings held in the June and November series each year. Booking is open to private candidates, those retaking the qualification, and adult learners aged 16 and over.
Get in touch with our GCSE exam and resit team and we'll guide you from picking the right exam option through to walking into the exam room feeling ready.
Reserve your place
Pick your GCSE Computer Science exam option online and we'll be in touch to sort out the rest of your booking.
Prepare to Pass
Add the Pass Course to build your programming skills and computer systems knowledge ahead of exam day.
Take your exam
You'll get full details of your exam date, time and venue ahead of arriving at your assigned centre.
Receive your results
Your exam centre will release your grade on the official results day for that series.
Take the next step in your career
Put your GCSE Computer Science result to work, whether that's further study, an apprenticeship, or moving straight into employment.
Fast-Track GCSE Computer Science Resit
Skip the wait for a school or college place. Pass helps you find an exam slot that works around your deadlines.
Internationally-Regulated GCSE Exam
Sat under the Cambridge IGCSE (9-1) Computer Science specification, this is a fully regulated qualification held to the same standard as a GCSE taken in a UK school or college.
Expert-Built GCSE Computer Science Course
Add the GCSE Computer Science course alongside your exam booking for guided theory content, programming practice and full mock papers to help you walk into the exam prepared.
Low Cost Guaranteed, No Hidden Fees
Every exam arrangement is included in the price you see, with no hidden extras added at checkout.
1Reserve your place
Pick a date and exam option that suits you, then complete your booking through checkout in a few short steps.
GCSE Computer Science Details
Sat under the Cambridge IGCSE (9-1) Computer Science specification, an internationally regulated qualification
Specification code 0984 - open to private candidates, resit students and adult learners aged 16 and over
Treated as an official GCSE-equivalent throughout the UK
Combine your exam with the Pass Course at checkout to prepare for GCSE Computer Science alongside your booking
Flexible Exam booking
Book now and decide later which exam series to sit, once you feel ready
*Bookings stay valid for the equivalent exam series up to two years ahead. A booking made before the end of the November 2026 series, for instance, can still be used as late as the November 2028 series.
Confirming your series closer to the date may incur a late fee - see our T&Cs for the full breakdown.
2 The Number 1 GCSE Computer Science Course
Initial Assessment
Begin with a short diagnostic task that establishes where you're currently at with GCSE Computer Science, giving you a clear starting point before you dive into the full course.
Personal Learning Plan
Your results feed into a Personal Learning Plan that highlights which areas of the syllabus - from programming to computer systems - need the most attention as you progress.
Continue Learning
Work through slides, worked examples and practice questions covering the programming, computational thinking and theory knowledge needed across every topic in the syllabus.
Instantly Marked Mock Exams
Sit full mock papers marked instantly and accurately to examiner standard, with pinpointed feedback that shows exactly where to improve before your GCSE Computer Science exam.
3Take your exam
Ahead of your exam, we'll send over confirmation of the time, venue and everything else you need, so nothing catches you out on the day itself. It's worth reading through the exam rules beforehand too. When the day arrives, you'll travel to your assigned Pass centre and sit the exam in person.
Exam Information
Sat in person at a Pass centre near you
See the current GCSE Computer Science exam dates further down this page
4Receive your results
Cambridge International sets a fixed results date for each series - June results are usually issued over the summer, while November results follow in January.
Results for private candidates are passed on by the exam centre rather than sent directly to you, so it's worth checking with them beforehand about how they'll get your grade to you. Some centres ask you to collect in person, others will email or post it out.
5Take the next step. It all starts with a Pass.
Once you've got your GCSE Computer Science result, it can open doors into college, university, an apprenticeship, or straight into the workplace. Weighing up other subjects too? Pass's online GCSEs page covers the full range of flexible study and exam options on offer.
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How can the UK's best course help you pass?
Our GCSE Computer Science course is built to strengthen your programming skills and theory knowledge across the full syllabus. Here's what's included:
Find Your Starting Level
Personal Learning Plan
Revision, Questions and Tests
Realistic Mock Exams
Track Your Progress
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Find Your Starting Level
Initial Assessment
The Pass GCSE Computer Science course opens with a short Initial Assessment that checks your current grasp of key programming concepts and computer systems theory.
It draws on topics from across both papers, so the system can build an accurate picture of where you're strong and where extra revision time is best spent.
From there, your course is set up to prioritise the areas most likely to make the biggest difference to your final GCSE Computer Science grade.
Personal Learning Plan
Topic Area Knowledge Assessments
You'll then work through a series of Topic Area Knowledge Assessments covering computer systems, networks, algorithms, programming and data representation.
The results build your Personal Learning Plan, directing your attention towards the specific topics where your understanding needs the most work.
This keeps your Computer Science revision targeted rather than generic, adapting as your knowledge develops through the course.
Revision, Questions and Tests
All the Revision You Need
Clear explanations, annotated code examples and worked problems cover every topic on the specification, from binary and logic gates through to programming constructs and databases.
Practice, Practice, Practice
Work through topic-based questions that let you check your understanding as you go, building familiarity with how Computer Science questions are typically phrased.
Put Your Knowledge to the Test
Every topic finishes with an end-of-topic assessment marked against the same criteria as the real exam, complete with full solutions so you can see exactly where marks were gained or lost.
Realistic Mock Exams
Full Mock Papers
Work through complete mock papers styled on the real GCSE Computer Science exam, covering content from both Paper 1 and Paper 2.
Exam Mode
Switch on Exam Mode to sit a mock paper under timed conditions, helping you build the speed and accuracy you'll need for the real thing.
Track Your Progress
with ExamReady
ExamReady gives you an ongoing indication of how prepared you are for your GCSE Computer Science exam, based on your assessment scores and mock exam results. Once the system shows you've reached a strong standard, you'll know it's the right time to book your exam. Because every stage of the course is completed from home, you stay in control of when that moment comes.
24/7 Access, 100% Online
100% Online
The course is delivered fully online, so you can study wherever you have an internet connection.
Anytime Access
Materials are available at any time, letting you work through GCSE Computer Science content whenever fits around your schedule.
100 Recommended Hours
We suggest allowing around 100 hours in total for the course, though this is only a guide - spend more time on the programming topics you find trickier and move faster through the areas you're already confident with.
GCSE Computer Science Exam Information - Cambridge IGCSE (0984)
Paper 1 - Computer Systems
Topics
Data representation, data transmission, hardware, software, the internet and its uses, and automated and emerging technologies.
Format
Short-answer and structured questions covering the full grade range. No calculator is permitted in the examination.
Paper 2 - Algorithms, Programming and Logic
Topics
Algorithm design and problem-solving, programming, databases and Boolean logic, including a 15-mark scenario-based question written in pseudocode or a permitted programming language.
Format
Short-answer and structured questions plus a scenario question. No calculator is permitted in the examination.
GCSE Computer Science Exam Dates (Cambridge IGCSE)
November 2026
| DATE | TIME | DURATION | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | 9th October | Morning | 1h 45m |
| Paper 2 | 19th October | Afternoon | 1h 45m |
Can I sit the GCSE Computer Science exam as a private candidate?
Yes. The GCSE Computer Science exam is open to private candidates, resit students and adult learners aged 16 and over, sat under the Cambridge IGCSE (9-1) Computer Science route.
Which exam board is used for GCSE Computer Science?
The Pass GCSE Computer Science exam is offered via Cambridge International, under specification code 0984. You can review the official Cambridge IGCSE (9-1) Computer Science syllabus for full qualification details, subject content and assessment structure.
How many papers are in the GCSE Computer Science exam?
You’ll sit two written papers, both 1 hour 45 minutes long: Paper 1 covers Computer Systems, and Paper 2 covers Algorithms, Programming and Logic.
Is there a practical assessment for GCSE Computer Science?
No separate practical or coursework component is required. The whole qualification is assessed through the two written papers, although Paper 2 does include a scenario-based question where you’ll write out an algorithm.
Can I book a GCSE Computer Science resit?
Yes. You can book a resit for your GCSEs online through Pass and pick from the available exam dates listed on the product page.
Do I need programming experience before I sit the exam?
You should come in with some practical programming experience, as the syllabus expects it. For the scenario-based question in Paper 2, you can write your answer in pseudocode or in Python, Visual Basic or Java – your choice.
Where will I sit my GCSE Computer Science exam?
You’ll sit the exam in person at an allocated exam centre. Pass will confirm the time, location and other key details ahead of exam day.
When will I receive my GCSE Computer Science results?
This depends on which series you sit. Results for the June series are typically issued over the summer, while results for the November series follow in January the next year.
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