Preparing for the September 2025 exam session

September 2025 exam format

• Exams will be delivered online in exam centres under closed book conditions.
• In-person invigilation will be the primary method of delivery.
• We are committed to stability, continuity, and security following the April session challenges.

Exam booking and centre allocation

Update your address: Ensure your preferred address for communications is updated on the member portal before or immediately after booking.

Important dates:

• 4 August 2025: Confirmation of exam centre allocation begins
• 12 August 2025: Deadline to request alternative location / remote invigilation / full refund by 09:00 (UK time)
• 29 August 2025: Last date to request refund (conditions apply)

Refund policy:

• Before 29 August: Full refund if location is not suitable. Should you subsequently choose not to progress with your exam booking this will be subject to a 10% administration charge.
• After 29 August: Refunds only under exceptional circumstances, with 25% admin fee.

For further information on September 2025 key dates, please see: key dates

In-person invigilation

All exam centres will have trained invigilators monitoring candidates to maintain integrity.

Equipment, including laptops, will be provided at the centre.

You will use the same online exam system used in past sessions, accessible via a browser on the provided laptop.

Key reminders:

• Check your centre address.
• Bring valid photo ID to every exam.
• Use only one monitor.
• Exams have a single start time globally.

Candidates with access arrangements

If you have applied and been approved access arrangements, please be assured that your exam centre can accommodate your arrangements. If you have any questions about your arrangements please contact exams@actuaries.org.uk. 

Remote invigilation

Remote invigilation requires you to download essential software and connect to the invigilation system before sitting your exam.

Remote setup requirements:

• Install the Guardian Secure Browser
• Use photo ID for verification
• Your screen, audio and camera will be recorded for the entire exam duration.

Support: Use Guardian browser’s chat function (Proctor U) for tech help – not for exam queries.

Download Guardian Browser

Exam integrity guidelines

• Closed book/closed web: no internet or notes (except CP3).
• Scrap paper allowed for note taking.
• One screen only policy enforced.

Essential documentation

All candidates must review the following before sitting exams:

• Assessment regulations and exam rules
• Examination Handbook
• Qualification Handbook
• Remote invigilation FAQs
• In-person invigilation FAQs

(Documents will be updated on this page once available)

Future exam format: OBA readiness

All September exams will follow the current format.

We continue to develop objective based assessments (OBA) and will notify candidates when they’re introduced.

View OBA study tips

Need help?

For support with booking, refunds, or technical requirements, please contact memberservices@actuaries.org.uk