Cambridge International has cancelled the AS Level Mathematics question paper (9709/12) taken on April 29 in administrative zones 3 and 4 after the paper was leaked before the exam, according to an official statement issued by the organisation.
The affected regions include Africa, Europe, the Middle East, Pakistan, South Asia, Cambodia, parts of Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam.
Cambridge AS-Level Maths exam retake
The exam board has said in the statement that the paper was leaked against its strict exam rules. Adding that because of the large scale of the leak, the paper could not be used to score the final results.
The board further announced that the paper will not be included in students’ final grades through a calculated assessment.
Cambridge said that it understands the frustration and disappointment faced by students, parents, and schools. “We know how frustrating and disappointing this incident has been for affected students, their families and schools,” the statement read.
“Students work incredibly hard to prepare for and take exams, and we value the trust placed in us to deliver fair results at the end of the exam process,” it further added.
According to Cambridge, fake claims about leaked papers are common. Many scammers use social media to trick students by claiming they can sell exam papers.
The board said that it regularly monitors and investigates reports of leaks. All students in the affected regions will now take a replacement paper.
AS-Level Maths exam retake date, fee
The new Mathematics (9709/12) paper will be held on June 9 as part of the June exam series. Cambridge said that the students and schools will not have to pay any extra fee for the replacement exam.
The board also confirmed that the AS and A Level results will still be released on August 11.
Cambridge said schools will receive detailed instructions by May 15 regarding the details. The exam board further said the leak is under investigation.
According to the reports, previously, three exam papers were being circulated online after being leaked.
Serious concern 🚨
— ahmed dgn (@DgnAhmed) May 5, 2026
AS Level Business Paper 1 appears to have been leaked before the exam. This compromises fairness for all candidates.
Requesting an urgent investigation by @CambridgeInt #Cambridge #ALevels #ExamLeak #FairExams pic.twitter.com/KakyPC5qZj
