Paper-based assessments take place on fixed dates set by AIM and cannot be moved. Each exam series has an associated scheduling window, which AIM will confirm in advance. Centres are responsible for scheduling learners onto their chosen exam session within this window. All entries must be made by the published deadline, as late schedules cannot be accepted.
The registration process for these learners is the same as other learners. However, once the learners have been registered, they must be scheduled for the examination. This must be done or learners will not have access to the exam.
To schedule an online exam;
Once scheduling is complete, AIM will confirm arrangements and provide details on the delivery of exam materials. Centres should ensure they have made the necessary preparations for secure storage, invigilation, and the timely return of completed papers.
Online on-demand assessments can be taken at any point throughout the year.
To book learners onto the assessment, centres must schedule the intended date and time of your online assessment through the AIM portal at least 48 hours before the intended date.
The registration process for these learners is the same as other learners. However, once the learners have been registered, they must be scheduled for the examination. This must be done or learners will not have access to the exam.
To schedule an online exam;
Your Customer Experience Adviser will provide you with credentials for the XAMS (external online examination) platform. Here you will be able to download your learner’s log in sheets, view the learner’s results once they have undertaken the examination and generate any reports.
Online on-demand assessments can be taken at any point throughout the year.
To book learners onto the assessment, centres must schedule the intended date and time of your online assessment through the AIM portal.
The specific registration template for these exams mandates the learners email address is included. Once the learners have been registered, they must be scheduled for the examination. This must be done or learners will not have access to the exam.
To schedule an online proctored exam;
Your Customer Experience Adviser will provide you with credentials for the XAMS (external online examination) platform. Here you will be able to view the learner’s results once the result is approved and generate any reports.
For step-by-step guidance please watch our video or download our AIM portal guidance document from our Policies and Procedures page.
Please watch our video which provides a step-by-step guide to scheduling.
Counselling examinations
Academic year 26-27
| Level 2 Certificate in Counselling | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January series | June series | |||||
| Qualification / Component | Schedule by | Assessment date | Results issued | Schedule by | Assessment date | Results issued |
| Introduction to Counselling Theory (Y/617/4264) | 6 November 2026 | Tuesday 12 January 2027 2pm 1 hour | 18 March 2027 | 23 April 2027 | Tuesday 8 June 2027 2pm 1 hour | 5 August 2027 |
| Level 3 Certificate in Counselling | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January series | June series | |||||
| Qualification / Component | Schedule by | Assessment date | Results issued | Schedule by | Assessment date | Results issued |
| Counselling Theory (K/617/4240) | 6 November 2026 | Wednesday 13 January 2026 2pm 2 hours | 18 March 2027 | 23 April 2027 | Wednesday 9 June 2027 2pm 2 hours | 5 August 2027 |
| Level 4 Diploma in Counselling Practice | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January series | June series | |||||
| Qualification / Component | Schedule by | Assessment date | Results issued | Schedule by | Assessment date | Results issued |
| A Chosen Approach (T/617/4242) | 6 November 2026 | Tuesday 12 January 2027 10am 2 hours | 18 March 2027 | 23 April 2027 | Tuesday 8 June 2027 10am 2 hours | 5 August 2027 |
| Counselling - externally marked coursework | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January series | June series | June series | June series | |||
| Assessment | Schedule by | Submission deadline | Results issued | Schedule by | Submission deadline | Results issued |
| Study of Supervised Practice | 6 November 2026 | 14 January 2027 | 18 March 2027 | 23 April 2027 | 14 June 2027 | 5 August 2027 |
| Research Proposal | 6 November 2026 | 14 January 2027 | 18 March 2027 | 23 April 2027 | 14 June 2027 | 5 August 2027 |
| Dissertation | 6 November 2026 | 14 January 2027 | 18 March 2027 | 23 April 2027 | 14 June 2027 | 5 August 2027 |
Games, Animation and VFX examinations
Academic year 26-27
| Level 3 Diploma in Games, Animation and VFX Skills | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 3 Extended Diploma in Games, Animation and VFX Skills | ||||||
| Main | Resit | |||||
| Assessment | Schedule by | Assessment date | Results issued | Schedule by | Assessment date | Results issued |
| Core Principles | 5 February 2027 | Monday 15 March 2027 1:30pm 3 hours | 6 May 2027 | 20 May 2027 | Tuesday 15 June 2027 1:30pm 3 hours | 5 August 2027 |
| Case Study | 5 February 2027 | Tuesday 16 March 2027 1:30pm 3 hours | 6 May 2027 | 20 May 2027 | Wednesday 16 June 2027 1:30pm 3 hours | 5 August 2027 |
