Now available on the VLE
Past exam papers and examiners’ reports are now exclusively on our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE).
This change brings everything together in one place, making it easier to access these resources alongside all our other learning content.
If you have not already, please familiarise yourself with the VLE and find out how to access it by following these simple steps.
Why have the past exam papers and examiner reports moved to the VLE?
The IFoA has a growing set of interactive resources to support students with exam preparation including past papers and examiner reports. This keeps them all together in one place for ease of access and simultaneous use.
When did they move?
They have been available on the VLE since 15 October 2025.
How do I access past papers and examiner reports?
If you are member or student member simply log in to your VLE account.
I am not a member but am studying for the public exams CM1 and CS1 – can I still access past papers and examiner reports?
Yes, you can use guest access to the VLE for these subjects.
How do organisations and training providers access past exam papers and examiner reports?
Please contact memberservices@actuaries.org.uk
Can I still access older papers and examiner reports?
Yes, pre 2019 papers and reports will be available in the VLE archive. Please note that pre 2019 questions relate to the previous syllabus and these papers are therefore of limited use for revision.
Have papers and reports been amended to take account of the new Formulae and Tables?
No, it is important to note that from April 2026, all exam papers in which students are required to refer to Formulae and Tables will use the red book (2025 edition). Prior to this date, they will refer to the orange book (2002).
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