Cambridge offers free November resits after A-Level exam papers leak
The leaked papers include AS & A Level Mathematics Paper 12, AS & A Level Mathematics Paper 42 and AS & A Level Computer Science Paper 22.
CIE confirmed that students who took these papers will be eligible to resit them at no additional cost.
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While results for the affected subjects will still be released as scheduled, the examination board said it was offering resits to ensure fairness and equal opportunity for all candidates impacted by the breach.
Read: Cambridge confirms A-Level paper leak
In a statement, CIE noted that further details have been shared with affected students via their schools and families. Additional guidance will be provided after the release of June 2025 results.
'Candidates with questions are encouraged to reach out to their schools,' CIE added.
Earlier, CIE had confirmed that question papers of three AS and A Level June 2025 examinations were partially leaked across Pakistan and decided not to go for a retest.
In a statement, the CIE noted that one question from the AS & A Level Mathematics Paper 12 was leaked before the exam.
It added that parts of two questions from the AS & A Level Mathematics Paper 42 were shared publicly before the exam, while parts of one question from the AS & A Level Computer Science Paper 22 were leaked before the exam.
The examiner said they had concluded their investigations into the allegations of leaked questions, and were ensuring that all students receive fair results.
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