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GCSEs in Northern Ireland (CCEA): Format Guide & Practice Tests

English language, maths, sciences, history and more. Exams May–June of Year 12.

At a glance

Who takes itYear 11, Year 12
SubjectsEnglish language, maths, sciences, history and more
WhenExams May–June of Year 12
Format
  • CCEA GCSEs graded A* to G, including a C* grade.
Does it count?Used for post-16 progression.
Official informationccea.org.uk

Practice tests in this format

🔢 GCSE Maths

Practice Test 125 questions · Algebra · Geometry & Measures · Statistics & Probability
Practice Test 225 questions · Algebra · Statistics & Probability · Number (Money)
Practice Test 325 questions · Algebra · Number (Money) · Statistics & Probability
Practice Test 425 questions · Algebra · Statistics & Probability · Number (Money)
Practice Test 525 questions · Algebra · Statistics & Probability · Number (Money)

📖 GCSE English Language

Practice Test 116 questions · Key details · Grammar · Writing
Practice Test 216 questions · Grammar · Writing · Key details
Practice Test 316 questions · Literary terms · Symbolism · Inference
Practice Test 416 questions · Rhetoric · Grammar · Key details
Practice Test 516 questions · Writing · Rhetoric · Usage

⚗️ GCSE Chemistry

Practice Test 120 questions · Quantities in Reactions · Solutions & Equilibrium · Chemical Reactions
Practice Test 220 questions · Matter & Bonding · Quantities in Reactions · Solutions
Practice Test 320 questions · Quantities in Reactions · Solutions & Equilibrium · Chemical Reactions
Practice Test 420 questions · Quantities in Reactions · Matter & Bonding · Solutions
Practice Test 520 questions · Gases · Solutions & Equilibrium · Chemical Reactions

All questions and passages are original and written for Pagine to match the published curriculum. Pagine is not affiliated with any government, ministry, department of education, exam board or assessment body. Not official tests.

Frequently asked questions

What is the GCSEs in Northern Ireland (CCEA)?

English language, maths, sciences, history and more. Exams May–June of Year 12. Used for post-16 progression.

What is the format?

CCEA GCSEs graded A* to G, including a C* grade.

How should students prepare?

Take one practice test to find strengths and gaps, review the skill breakdown, practise the weaker skills, then try another test a week later. Read every day and talk about what you read.

Are these the official exam papers?

All questions and passages are original and written for Pagine to match the published curriculum. Pagine is not affiliated with any government, ministry, department of education, exam board or assessment body. Not official tests. Official information is linked on this page.

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