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Cambridge Cancels AS Math Exam after Leak, Retake June

5/8/2026

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Cambridge Cancels Exam

Cambridge International Education cancelled the AS Level Mathematics (9709/12) exam after confirming a leak.
Candidates in zones 3 and 4—Africa, Europe, the Middle East, Pakistan and South Asia—will retake the exam on 9 June 2026 at no cost to students or schools.
Cambridge confirmed that the 11 August 2026 results release will remain unchanged.
Schools will receive detailed guidance by 15 May, while an investigation with law-enforcement agencies proceeds and sharing the paper could cause permanent disqualification.

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Cambridge Exam Leak

Cambridge International said exam papers, including the Business Studies paper (12:41 pm) and AS Level Mathematics Paper 12 (9709), leaked six hours before the exam.
The leaks have alarmed students and parents across Africa, Europe, the Middle East, Pakistan and South Asia, prompting accountability demands.
Cambridge International Education launched an investigation after reports that some papers were sold through an app before being shared online, with officials set to decide steps.

History

Historical Context

The College Board’s SAT, first administered in 1926, has faced criticism since at least 1922 and occasional security breaches. A 2005 redesign raised the maximum score to 2400, after which the board tightened paper-handling rules. In 2026, Cambridge International Education saw a cross-regional leak of its AS Level Mathematics exam, prompting further digital safeguards.

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Cambridge Cancels Exam

Cambridge International Education cancelled the AS Level Mathematics (9709/12) exam after confirming a leak.
Candidates in zones 3 and 4—Africa, Europe, the Middle East, Pakistan and South Asia—will retake the exam on 9 June 2026 at no cost to students or schools.
Cambridge confirmed that the 11 August 2026 results release will remain unchanged.
Schools will receive detailed guidance by 15 May, while an investigation with law-enforcement agencies proceeds and sharing the paper could cause permanent disqualification.

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