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June CPD Update

2026-07-01T09:46:16Z

R06 Expected Solution

2026-06-19T14:24:09Z

R06 Expected Solution for the June 2026 Exam Now Available

Our expert-written Expected Solution is now available for immediate download.

✔️ Case Study 1: 18 pages of detailed analysis
✔️ Case Study 2: 20 pages of detailed analysis

Prepared by our panel of R06 specialists, this comprehensive package provides:

A breakdown of both CII case studies, issued two weeks before the exam
A list of likely exam questions
Full model answers to guide your preparation

Also included to support your exam prep:

Full access to our R01 to R05 online multimedia courses
Our Expected Solution for the last 7 R06 exams
An online advice skills course to boost your client interaction technique
Two R06-style online mock exams, crafted by our training team to sharpen your technical knowledge and exam technique

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2025 CII Exam Pass Rates: What Do They Tell Us?

2026-05-31T06:45:24Z

The latest published CII pass rates for 2025 show a mixed but encouraging picture for candidates preparing for exams across Financial Planning, Advanced Financial Planning, Mortgage Advice and related qualifications.

For the Diploma in Financial Planning, the core R0 exams remain broadly steady, with an average pass rate of 71%. The strongest results were seen in R05 at 81%, R01 at 73%, and R06 at 71%, while R03 remains one of the more challenging papers at 60%. This continues to highlight the importance of focused revision and plenty of question practice, especially for the more technical units.

At Advanced Diploma level, the average pass rate currently stands at 59%, reflecting the higher level of challenge. AF5 performed strongly at 76%, while AF1 at 46% remains a demanding exam for many candidates. Candidates preparing for Advanced Diploma papers should allow plenty of time for case study practice, exam technique and structured written answers.

Some specialist papers saw particularly high pass rates, including J05 at 93%, J10 at 91%, ER1 at 93%, and CF8 at 88%. These figures are encouraging, but candidates should still treat each exam with care, as pass rates can vary from year to year.

Compared with 2024, the overall message remains familiar: well-prepared candidates continue to perform strongly, but the more technical and advanced papers require disciplined study, regular practice, and a clear understanding of how marks are awarded.

You can also view previous CII pass rate results on our website here

Whether candidates are sitting an R0 paper, moving on to AF exams, or preparing for a specialist qualification, the 2025 pass rates are a useful reminder that success is very achievable with the right preparation plan

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May CPD Update

2026-05-31T06:40:26Z

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2026-05-30T13:49:02Z

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2026-05-28T09:02:02Z

April CPD Update

2026-05-01T14:22:27Z

R06 Expected Solution

2026-04-11T17:41:23Z

R06 Expected Solution for the April 2026 Exam Now Available

Our expert-written Expected Solution is now available for immediate download.

✔️ Case Study 1: 23 pages of detailed analysis
✔️ Case Study 2: 22 pages of detailed analysis

Prepared by our panel of R06 specialists, this comprehensive package provides:

A breakdown of both CII case studies, issued two weeks before the exam
A list of likely exam questions
Full model answers to guide your preparation

Also included to support your exam prep:

Full access to our R01 to R05 online multimedia courses
Our Expected Solution for the last 7 R06 exams
An online advice skills course to boost your client interaction technique
Two R06-style online mock exams, crafted by our training team to sharpen your technical knowledge and exam technique

Ready to get started?
👉 Click here and select R06 The Expected Solution Package

Give yourself the best chance of success—purchase today.

March CPD Update

2026-03-31T23:52:04Z

2026-01-30T13:52:51Z

AF5 Expected Solution – February 2026 now available

The AF5 Expected Solution for the February 2026 exam is ready to download. This 30-page document provides expert analysis of the fact-find issued by the CII two weeks before the exam.

Inside you’ll find

Detailed analysis of the client’s circumstances
Identification of all financial needs
Possible exam questions with model solutions

To support your preparation

R01–R05 online multimedia courses
Expected Solutions for the previous four AF5 exams
Online advice skills course
Two online mock exams to test technical knowledge and exam technique

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