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GCSE Islamic Studies Exam
GCSE Islamic Studies Exam
GCSE Islamic Studies Exam bookings with Pass, including Edexcel IGCSE exam support, clear fees and summer exam sittings for resit learners.
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Fast-Track GCSE Islamic Studies Resit. Book your GCSE Islamic Studies exam without returning to school or college, with Pass helping you secure a suitable exam place.
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Internationally-Regulated GCSE Islamic Studies Exam. Sit the Pearson Edexcel International GCSE Islamic Studies qualification as a private candidate or adult learner.
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Low Cost Guaranteed, No Hidden Fees. Pass keeps GCSE Islamic Studies exam pricing clear and upfront, with the key exam arrangements included.
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How does the GCSE Islamic Studies exam process work?
Ready to book your GCSE Islamic Studies Exam, or planning a GCSE Islamic Studies resit? Pass makes the process clear from the start, helping you understand the Edexcel IGCSE option, choose the right sitting and secure a place at a suitable centre.
GCSE exams are taken in person, with summer sittings available through Edexcel International GCSE. The exam is open to external candidates aged 16 and over, and Pass will help arrange the exam booking for you.
Speak to one of our GCSE exam advisors today and we will help you move from choosing your exam option to feeling confident about the day itself.
Reserve your place
Choose your GCSE Islamic Studies exam options and Pass will follow up with the next steps for arranging your place.
Take your exam
We will confirm your exam time, location and key details before you attend your allocated Pass exam centre.
Receive your results
Your grade will be released through the exam centre on the relevant results day.
Take the next step in your career
Use your GCSE Islamic Studies qualification to progress into further study, training or work.
Fast-Track GCSE Islamic Studies Qualification
Book your GCSE Islamic Studies exam through a quicker route than returning to school or college, with Pass helping you secure an exam place that fits your plans.
Internationally-Regulated GCSE Islamic Studies Exam
This GCSE Islamic Studies exam follows the Pearson Edexcel International GCSE specification, giving you a recognised qualification accepted by employers, colleges and education providers.
Low Cost Guaranteed, No Hidden Fees
Pass offers clear GCSE exam pricing with the key exam arrangements included, so you know what you are paying before you book.
1Reserve your place
Choose your preferred exam date, exam board and exam option online, then proceed through the checkout to complete your booking.
GCSE Islamic Studies Details
Internationally-regulated GCSE Islamic Studies exam available through Edexcel International GCSE
Pearson Edexcel International GCSE Islamic Studies (9-1), specification 4IS1
Suitable for private candidates, external candidates and adult learners aged 16 and over
Pass will help arrange your place at a suitable Pass-approved exam centre
Flexible Exam booking
Flexible Exam Series, giving you the freedom to decide on your exam series when you feel ready
*Your booking will remain valid up to and including the equivalent exam series two years later. For example, any booking made before the end of the Summer 2026 exam series can be used to sit an exam in any available series up to and including Summer 2028.
Late fees may apply depending on when you confirm your chosen exam series. Please see our T&Cs for full details.
2Take your exam
Before your exam day, we will send you full confirmation of the time, location and relevant details for your exam centre, so there are no surprises on the day. We recommend checking the exam rules in advance so everything runs smoothly. On the day itself, make your way to your local Pass centre and sit your exam in person.
Exam Information
Exam taken in person at an exam centre local to you
GCSE Islamic Studies exam dates can be found below
3Receive your results
Summer GCSE results are released on a single national date each year, typically falling on the third Thursday in August, when grades are confirmed simultaneously across all subjects and exam boards.
Your GCSE Islamic Studies results will be issued through your allocated exam centre. It is worth confirming with them ahead of results day how they handle this, as methods differ: some centres require collection in person, while others will forward results by email or post.
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GCSE Islamic Studies Exam Information - Edexcel IGCSE (4IS1)
Paper 1 - Islamic Studies
Topics
The life, teachings and achievements of the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh), key beliefs, practices, features of the early Muslim community, and living the Muslim life today.
Format
A range of short-answer, explanation and extended-response questions based on key themes and passages from the Qur'an and Hadith. A calculator is allowed. No written controlled assessment or fieldwork is required.
GCSE Islamic Studies Exam Dates (Edexcel IGCSE)
Summer 2027
| DATE | TIME | DURATION | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | Thursday 27th May | Afternoon | 2h 30m |
Paper 1
FAQs
Can I retake GCSE Islamic Studies?
Yes. You can book a GCSE Islamic Studies resit with Pass if you need the qualification for further study, training or work. The page is set up for external candidates and adult learners who want a clear route to sitting the exam. You can book your GCSEs online and study a GCSE course with Pass.
Can I resit GCSE Islamic Studies as a private candidate?
Yes. This GCSE Islamic Studies Exam is available to private candidates through the Pearson Edexcel International GCSE route. Pass will help with the booking process and the arrangements for your allocated exam centre. You can also read more about GCSE exam booking if you want a wider overview of how private candidate exam arrangements work with Pass.
When can I sit a GCSE Islamic Studies exam?
The GCSE Islamic Studies exam is available in the summer examination series. Current date information includes Summer 2027 Edexcel IGCSE sittings, with the paper listed in the exam date tables on this page.
Can I take a GCSE Islamic Studies exam online?
No. The GCSE Islamic Studies exam must be sat in person at an approved exam centre. Pass will confirm your exam location, time and key details before the day of the exam. Any mocks, or practice questions completed as part of the online GCSE courses that pass offers can be done remotely.
Which exam board do you offer for GCSE Islamic Studies?
Pass offers the Edexcel International GCSE Islamic Studies qualification, specification 4IS1. The qualification is assessed through Paper 1, Islamic Studies, which is worth 100% of the qualification.
Does GCSE Islamic Studies include controlled assessment or fieldwork?
No. The Pearson Edexcel International GCSE Islamic Studies qualification is assessed by one written paper. There is no fieldwork or separate controlled assessment requirement for this exam route.
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