Summer examination bookings are now closed, we are working to create the examination timetables and dates will be communicated to all learners by 30 April.
ABDO Examinations Calendar
List of Important Dates
Please see below Important Exam Dates for both Dispensing and Contact Lens Qualifications covering:
Dispensing (2015 & 2023 Syllabus), unless specified.
CL (2019 & 2024 syllabus), unless specified.
| Date | Syllabus | Event |
| w/e 13/February 2026 | Dispensing & CL | Summer 2026 Exam Bookings Open |
| w/e 20 February 2026 | Dispensing & CL | Winter 2025 Results Released |
| 17 March 2026 | Dispensing & CL | Summer 2026 Exam Bookings Close |
| 31 March 2026 | Dispensing 2015 | Summer 2026 PQP Submission Deadline for Unit 12 |
| 12 May 2026 | ABDO Graduation Ceremony | |
| June 2026 | Dispensing | Summer 2026 Practical Exams |
| July 2026 | Dispensing/CL | Summer 2026 Practical Exams |
| August 2026 | Dispensing/CL | Summer 2026 Exam Results released |
For ABDO College learners, please refer to the document below for Dispensing and Contact Lens Theory Exam Dates for the Summer 2026 exams:
2026 Examinations Calendar – ABDO College Theory Exams only