DURING THE EXAMINATIONS
EXAMINATION REGULATIONS
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A copy of the Notice to Candidates, which is issued jointly by all the awarding bodies, is printed
on page 4 of this booklet. All candidates must read this carefully and note that to break any of
the examination rules or regulations could lead to disqualification from all subjects. The school
must report any breach of regulations to the relevant awarding body.
ATTENDANCE AT EXAMINATIONS
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Candidates are responsible for checking their own timetable and arriving at school on the
correct day and time, properly dressed and equipped. Candidates must be in school a
minimum of 15 minutes prior to the start time of their examination. Please wait quietly
until you are invited to enter the examination room by the examination invigilators.
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Candidates who arrive late for an examination may still be admitted but may not receive any
additional time (this is at the discretion of the Examinations Officer). If special consideration
applies then you must speak to the Examinations Officer (see ABSENCE FROM
EXAMINATIONS).
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Full School Uniform must be worn by all candidates attending school for examinations.
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All items of equipment, pens, pencils, mathematical instruments, etc. should be visible to the
invigilators at all times. You must either use a transparent pencil case or clear plastic bag.
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Pens should be black ink. Use of correction pens, highlighters or pale-coloured gel pens is
not permitted in the answer booklet.
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For Mathematics and Science exams, candidates should make sure their calculators conform
to the examination regulations. If in doubt, check with your teacher. Any covers or instructions
must be removed and make sure batteries are new.
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Please make sure that any watch alarms are turned off.
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Do not attempt to communicate with or distract other candidates.
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Examination regulations are very strict regarding items that may be taken into the examination
room (see FAQs at the end of this booklet). If you break these rules you will be disqualified
from the examination.
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Mobile telephones MUST BE SWITCHED OFF (NOT PUT ON SILENT) AND HANDED IN TO
AN INVIGILATOR UPON ENTRANCE TO THE EXAMINATION ROOM. If a mobile phone (or
any other type of electronic communication or storage device) is found in your possession
during an examination (even if it is turned off) it will be taken from you and a report made to the
appropriate awarding body. No exceptions can be made.