Latest updates
- Exam entry will open for student members on Monday 1 February and close on Friday 19 February (17.00 UK time)
- Exam entry will open for non-members for CS1 or CM1 on Monday 15 February and close on Friday 19 February (17.00 UK time)
| Frequently Asked Questions | You can find further information about the examinations on our Online Examinations FAQ page |
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Refund policy
Please see the Refund policy for information about refunds.
Access arrangements applications
The closing date for requesting access arrangements will be the same as the exam entry closing date.
Late applications will not be accepted unless due to circumstances for which a valid reason could not be divulged by the published closing date. Download the access arrangements application form, and return this to us once completed.
April 2021 examinations
Before booking your examination please ensure that you have read our Online Examinations FAQs.
The CS1, CS2, CM1 and CM2 examinations will be delivered online. Both elements, A and B, will need to be sat during the same examination sitting.
Exam timetable
All examinations are run in UK time with start times varying between 07.30 and 10.00. You will be advised of your personal start time by email two weeks before the examination date.
| Date | Monday 12 April |
Tuesday 13 April |
Wednesday 14 April |
Thursday 15 April |
Friday 16 April |
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| am |
CM1A CP2 paper 1 |
CM1B CP2 paper 2 |
CP3 CB2 |
CS1A CP1 paper 1 |
CS1B CP1 paper 2 |
| Date | Monday 19 April |
Tuesday 20 April |
Wednesday 21 April |
Thursday 22 April |
Friday 23 April |
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CS2A SP2, SP4, SP6 |
CS2B SA1-7 |
CB1 |
CM2A SP1, SP5, SP7 |
CM2B SP8, SP9 |
For further information on our examinations please visit our Online Examinations FAQ page.
Related documents
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Application form for access arrangements for the IFoA exams
8 January 2020 -
Fees for the 2020 exams and other education services
2 March 2020
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Events calendar
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Presidential Speaker Series - The New Long Life
Webinar26 January 2021Drawing from his most recent book “The New Long Life” and his longevity research Andrew J Scott will outline how longer lives and new technologies will fundamentally reshape how we structure our lives and transform the economy. As well as looking at the agenda this will set governments and corporates he will focus on the implications for you and how you prepare your future career.
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Pensions: Actuarial Factors used to Calculate Benefits in UK Pension Schemes
Webinar28 January 2021The IFoA’s Actuarial Review Team has published its first thematic review, which looked at the actuarial advice given by scheme actuaries to UK pension scheme trustees on setting transfer values and commutation rates.
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India Town Hall
Webinar28 January 2021
IFoA Immediate Past President John Taylor would like to invite you to the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries’ (IFoA) virtual India Town Hall 2021, hosted by John Taylor with IFoA Council Member Mahidhara Davangere and IFoA Chief Executive, Stephen Mann. -
Winter Thought Leadership Lecture with Vicky Pryce
Webinar3 February 2021What are the options for the world economy looking ahead?
In this Thought Leadership Lecture, Economist, Vicky Pryce, will be discussing world economic trends, including the differences in geographical performance and how output is recovering and where.
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Professional Skills Training Webinar - 9 February 2021
Webinar9 February 2021
Trust and Leadership for ActuariesLed by Dr. Jim Baxter, University of Leeds, this webinar introduces some key ideas in the ethics of trust, with a particular focus on those in, or on the path to, leadership roles. Dr Baxter is joined by a panel of experienced leaders who will give their personal perspectives on how they understand the value of trust and how they seek to promote and inspire trust, drawing on their experiences of leadership. The panel includes:
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Health and Care Hot Topics webinar
Online webinar10 February 2021In this webinar, we have two presentations showing the latest research on the implications for life and health insurers of two key issues: genomics and pandemic risk.
Dr Peter Joshi and Paul Timmers will share their research on how well-established underwriting processes can allow for genomics in predicting expected mortality and morbidity. They will then discuss the potential for stratified screening and personalised medicine to improve health and reduce claim costs.
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As the world’s attention begins to turn to COP26 later this year in Glasgow, Sarah Gordon (Chief Executive, Impact Investing Institute) will share her vision for how the financial services industry can deliver for people and the planet, as well as how to encourage more investment with the intention to generate positive, measurable social and environmental impact alongside a financial return.
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Sub-Saharan Africa Town Hall
26 February 2021IFoA Immediate Past President John Taylor would like to invite you to the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries’ (IFoA) virtual SSA Town Hall 2021, hosted by John Taylor with IFoA Council Members Mukami Njeru, Prosper Matiashe and IFoA Chief Executive, Stephen Mann. -
MENAP Town Hall
2 March 2021IFoA Immediate Past President John Taylor would like to invite you to the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries’ (IFoA) virtual MENAP Town Hall 2021, hosted by John Taylor and IFoA Chief Executive, Stephen Mann.
IFoA Immediate Past President John Taylor would like to invite you to the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries’ (IFoA) virtual India Town Hall 2021, hosted by John Taylor with IFoA Council Member Mahidhara Davangere and IFoA Chief Executive, Stephen Mann.