Practical session dates

LCME practical session dates

Local support, global standards

With public exam centres across the United Kingdom, the Republic of Ireland and over 45 countries worldwide, there's an LCME centre ready to support your journey - wherever you are.

Our public centres offer professional examination facilities, experienced stewards, industry-standard equipment, accessible locations, and flexible scheduling with in-person sessions in spring, summer and winter.

Select your region below to view session dates and booking deadlines.

Spring 2026

  • Bookings open: 1 December 2025
  • Booking deadline: 8 February 2026*
  • Exams held: March and April

Summer 2026

  • Bookings open: 1 March 2026
  • Booking deadline: 8 May 2026*
  • Exams held: May, June and July

Winter 2026

  • Bookings open: 1 August 2026
  • Booking deadline: 8 October 2026*
  • Exams held: October, November and December

*Entries must be processed a minimum of 6 weeks before your exam date.

Book your exam

Spring 2026

  • Bookings open: 1 December 2025
  • Booking deadline: 8 February 2026*
  • Exams held: March and April

Summer 2026

  • Bookings open: 1 March 2026
  • Booking deadline: 30 April 2026*
  • Exams held: May, June and July

Winter 2026

  • Bookings open: 1 August 2026
  • Booking deadline: 8 October 2026*
  • Exams held: October, November and December

*Entries must be processed a minimum of 6 weeks before your exam date.

Book your exam

Spring 2026

  • Bookings open: 1 December 2025
  • Booking deadline: 30 January 2026*
  • Exams held: February, March and April

Summer 2026

  • Bookings open: 1 March 2026
  • Booking deadline: 30 April 2026*
  • Exams held: May, June, July and August

Winter 2026

  • Bookings open: 1 August 2026
  • Booking deadline: 30 September 2026*
  • Exams held: October, November and December

*Entries must be processed a minimum of 6 weeks before your exam date.

Find your centre

Missed the deadline?

We do accept late entries, subject to availability. Late fees apply. Alternatively, our Digital Recorded exams are available all year round - take yours whenever you're ready.

Bring the examiner to you (Private exam centre arrangements)

If your organisation has many candidates, you can arrange a private exam session at your own venue. As an LCME exam centre, you'll have control over scheduling, direct examiner visits, access to our online management system, fast results and certificate delivery, and dedicated support from our team.

Apply to become a private centre

Looking for theory exam dates?

Theory exams follow set dates that are the same worldwide, and can be taken digitally or in person. View theory exam dates here.

Ready to book?

Candidates in England, Wales, Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland and Scotland can book directly using the link below.

Book an In-Person exam

Candidates outside the UK and Ireland should book through their local LCME partner. We have exam centres in 45+ countries across Europe, North America, South America, the Caribbean, the Middle East, Africa, Asia and Australasia.

Find your nearest centre