EXAM INFORMATION
Preparing for Exams and Assessments
Everything pupils need to understand the rules, expectations and practical arrangements for exams and assessed work.
The Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ) publishes important guidance for candidates completing coursework, non-examination assessments, on-screen tests and written examinations.
Pupils should read the guidance relevant to their qualifications carefully. Understanding these requirements helps ensure assessments are completed correctly and avoids problems that could affect marks or results.
Preparing to Sit Your Exams
This JCQ guide brings together the essential information pupils need before an examination, including arrival procedures, permitted equipment, phones, conduct and what happens at the end of an exam.
Written and On-Screen Examinations
These documents explain what candidates must do when sitting formal examinations.
Information for Candidates – Written Exams 2025–2026
Guidance covering arrival times, permitted equipment, completing answer books and the rules candidates must follow throughout a written examination.
Information for Candidates – On-Screen Tests 2025–2026
Rules and expectations for candidates sitting computer-based examinations, including permitted materials, software restrictions and conduct during the test.
Coursework and Non-Examination Assessments
These documents explain the rules pupils must follow when producing assessed work outside formal examinations.
Information for Candidates – Coursework 2025–2026
Guidance on authenticity, collaborative working, referencing, AI-generated material, deadlines and the submission of coursework.
Information for Candidates – NEA 2025–2026
Important rules covering independent work, referencing published and AI-generated material, collaboration, deadlines and malpractice.
Social Media and Examinations
Know the Rules Before Your Exam Begins.
Read the guidance relevant to your assessments, follow instructions from staff and ask if you are unsure about any examination requirement.
