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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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R06 Expected Solution

2026-04-11T17:41:23Z

R06 Expected Solution for 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

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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

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Full access to our R01 to R05 online multimedia courses
Our Expected Solution for the last 7 R06 exams
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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.

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Detailed analysis of the client’s circumstances
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Expected Solutions for the previous four AF5 exams
Online advice skills course
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Plan Ahead for 2026

2026-01-09T13:53:58Z

We’ve got everything you need to start the year ahead of the curve — the January R06 Expected Solution is live, the CII exam dates for the first half of 2026 are published, and our CPD System continues to make monthly learning simple and effective. Scroll down to catch up on the key updates and tools available now.

R06 Expected Solution – January 2026 Exam Now Available

Our expert-written R06 Expected Solution is now available for immediate download.

This comprehensive package includes detailed analysis of both January 2026 case studies, model answers, likely exam questions, and access to supporting online resources to help you prepare with confidence.

✔️ In-depth analysis of both CII case studies
✔️ Full model answers and question predictions
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CII Exam Dates for the First Half of 2026 – Plan Ahead

The CII have confirmed the exam dates for the first half of 2026. You can view further details on the CII website here.

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Here are the confirmed CII exam dates for January to June 2026:

R06 – Tuesday 20 January
AF5 – Tuesday 10 February
AF1 – Tuesday 17 February
J07 – Thursday 19 February
J02 – Thursday 26 February
J05 – Tuesday 3 March
AF7 – Thursday 5 March
AF4 – Tuesday 10 March
R06 – Tuesday 21 April
R06 – Tuesday 30 June

Stay ahead by planning your study schedule now – make sure you have the right resources and revision support in place.

Wizard Learning provides everything you need to prepare effectively – online courses, gap analysis tools, practice assessments, and full study support for all R0, J0, and AF exams.

View the full list of courses and assessment tools here

Our Articles page includes exam tips, study advice, and guidance on improving your chances of success across all CII exams.

Review recent pass rates for these exams here

Remember – good preparation is the key to exam success.

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R06 Expected Solution

2026-01-09T11:43:13Z

R06 Expected Solution for January 2026 Exam Now Available

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

✔️ Case Study 1: 22 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

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