IGCSE Recheck and Appeal Process

If your IGCSE result doesn’t match what you expected, you can request a recheck (clerical check or re-mark). Both Cambridge and Edexcel offer post-results services.

Types of Enquiry

• Clerical check: The board checks that all marks were added and transferred correctly. Usually lower cost, no re-marking.
• Re-mark (review of marking): A senior examiner looks at your script again. Higher fee, can result in a grade going up or down.

How to Request

• School candidates: Request through your school; the school submits to the board.
• Private candidates: Request through your exam centre (e.g. British Council).
• There is a short window after results (often a few weeks)—don’t miss the deadline.

Fees and Outcomes

• You pay a fee per component or paper. If the grade improves, the fee is often refunded.
• If the grade goes down after a re-mark, the lower grade usually stands.
• Your centre or school can give you the exact fees and deadline for your session.

Appeal

• If you’re still unhappy after a re-mark, both boards have an appeals process (e.g. procedural review). Details and deadlines are on the board websites and from your centre.

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